Montana High Tech Business Alliance & Montana Jobs Network Board & Committee Nominations
Help shape Montana’s tech future. The Montana High Tech Business Alliance (MHTBA) and the Montana Jobs Network (MJN) are accepting nominations for boards, working groups, local chapter organizers, and the MJN Fundraising Committee.
Deadline: October 3, 2025, 11:59 p.m. MDT
Opportunities to Serve:
Montana High Tech Business Alliance Board of Directors – Guide strategy and represent Montana’s tech community. Meets quarterly; Governance & Finance committee monthly. Seats: 2 open. View current Alliance board
Montana Jobs Network Board of Directors – Support workforce development and Montana’s tech talent. Meets quarterly; Executive Committee monthly. Seats: 2 open. View current MJN board
AI Working Group – Explore opportunities, risks, and strategy related to AI. Meets every two weeks.
Ecosystem Working Group – Strengthen Montana’s tech and innovation infrastructure. Meets every two weeks.
Local Chapter Organizers – Convene networking events and build community in your region. Statewide planning quarterly; local events typically quarterly. Communities of focus: Billings, Bozeman, Flathead Valley, Great Falls, Helena, Lewistown, Missoula. Other communities may be added as there is interest.
Montana Jobs Network Fundraising Committee – Engage partners and donors to sustain and expand MJN. Meets every two weeks.
Note: Board service is not required to participate in a working group, local chapter, or committee.
Guidelines:
Eligibility:
MHTBA board nominees must be founders, CEOs, senior executives, or key employees of current Alliance member organizations in good standing. Individual members at the Industry Professional level are also eligible.
MJN board, working group, local chapter, and committee nominees must be either Alliance members (any level) or active MJN donors.
Board Terms - Two-year terms, with no limit on the number of terms.
Representation - We strive for our boards and committees to reflect the diversity of our membership across geography, industry sectors, company stages, and backgrounds.
Nominations - Must be submitted by a current MHTBA member or MJN donor. Self-nominations are welcome, and candidates may be nominated for multiple roles.
Meetings - Most are held via Zoom, with occasional optional in-person sessions. Serving on the board does not automatically place you on a board committee. Committee participation is by appointment or volunteer and the committee cadence applies only to committee members.
What You Will Submit:
Use the nomination form to provide:
Nominee name, organization, job title, and contact information
Short professional bio or LinkedIn profile
Optional materials: resume, references, or statement of interest
Timeline and Process:
Oct 3, 2025 — Nominations due. Nominees have 7 days to accept their nomination.
Oct 6 - 17, 2025 — Nominating Committee conducts interviews as needed and finalizes recommended slate of candidates for approval by the Board.
Oct 20 - Nov. 3, 2025 — Digital vote of the membership.
Nov 6, 2025 — Results announced at the Annual Membership Meeting
FAQ
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Yes. To be nominated or serve on the Montana High Tech Business Alliance board, you must be a current Alliance member. To be nominated or serve on the Montana Jobs Network board, you must be either an Alliance member or an MJN donor.
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No. Participation in working groups, local chapters, and the MJN Fundraising Committee does not require board service.
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No. Serving on the board does not automatically require committee participation. Board members may be appointed or may volunteer to serve on committees or working groups, but it is not mandatory.
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Yes. Self-nominations are welcome.
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Yes. Candidates may be nominated for multiple roles.
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Select “Other” on the form and tell us your preferred community. We will consider new locations as interest grows.
