Why So Many Open Positions?
Like many volunteer-led organizations, DAMA-MN is going through a period of exciting transformation. Several long-serving leaders recently completed their terms, and we’re actively recruiting passionate professionals to help shape the future of our community.
As part of this transition, we’ve introduced new & refreshed leadership roles & titles, clarified our voting structure, and modernized our membership model to better align with how people engage today. These changes are designed to improve transparency, encourage broader participation, and ensure continuity of leadership.
If you’ve ever wanted to make a difference in the world of data - or help evolve a thriving professional community - now is the perfect time to get involved - Check out the open positions below - we’d love to hear from you!
DAMA-MN Leadership Team
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President - Terry Baresh
- Provide leadership and direction for DAMA Chapter and serve as Chapter representative to DAMA International and other groups or functions.
- Preside at Board and Chapter meetings.
- Appoint committee or Special Interest Group (SIG) chairpersons.
- Assist and coordinate the efforts of all officers.
- Appoint auditor and nomination committees.
Vice President
- Assist the President in leading the organization and act as a strategic partner.
- Step in during the President’s absence.
- Develop long-term strategies and ensure continuity in leadership.
- Lead documentation and strategic progress tracking.
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Treasurer - Erik Erenz
- Maintain financial accounts and quarterly financial reports.
- Oversee membership fee collection via platform.
- Submit annual financial reports.
- Ensure legal compliance for non-profit status.
- Recommend budgets and manage expenses.
Secretary
- Record and publish minutes of meetings.
- Manage Chapter documentation and bylaws.
- Coordinate internal communications.
- Prepare and manage election processes.
- Support virtual meetings logistics.
Director of Communications
- Lead communications committee.
- Publish monthly newsletter and marketing plans.
- Define and manage social media strategy.
- Promote chapter meetings and events.
Director of Strategic Relations
- Develop partnerships with corporations, vendors, and universities.
- Lead growth and retention initiatives.
- Act as liaison with sponsors and stakeholders.
- Coordinate venue logistics and support.
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Director Member Services - Michelle McGovern
- Manage membership drives and communications.
- Maintain membership records and engagement efforts.
- Encourage rejoining of lapsed members.
- Provide reports and registration support.
Director of Professional Development
- Coordinate speaker engagement and topic alignment with DMBOK.
- Conduct interest surveys and schedule programming.
- Manage speaker logistics and payments.
- Collaborate on venues and events.
Director of Information Technology
- Manage and support the DAMA-MN website and licenses.
- Support virtual meetings and web conferencing.
- Maintain digital archives and collaboration tools.
- Establish technical infrastructure and email systems.
- Coordinate with Communications for online content.
DAMA International (DAMA-I) is a not-for-profit, vendor independent association of technical and business professionals dedicated to advancing the concepts and practices for data resource management and enterprise information. DAMA-I is the parent organization of the DAMA-MN, and has chapters and members throughout the world.