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.

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

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