The International Regional Media Association (IRMA) is seeking nominations to fill volunteer board positions.

IRMA is a volunteer-driven organization, and service at the board level ensures the continued success of our association.

Why Join?
IRMA exists to strengthen the industry by connecting members through their passion for publishing and their communities. Members of the board benefit from introductions to other highly-placed magazine professionals across North America. It is an opportunity to hear what others are doing, build relationships and contribute in a positive way to the health of our industry.

In addition to oversight of the association (financial controls, governance), directors of IRMA contribute to the ongoing conversation about member benefits, activities of the organization, and other ways to help members meet their publishing goals. They assist in recruitment and retention of IRMA Members, selection of conference location, and setting strategic priorities that grow and sustain IRMA and its members. Read more about IRMA’s Mission, Vision and Values on the IRMA website.

– The board is comprised of directors representing between our 21 member magazines, as well as at-large members (such as committee chairs) and the Presidents Council (past Presidents of the Board).
– The board meets regularly by Zoom, as well as in person at the annual IRMA Conference. Board members are expected to attend the annual conference and Annual General Meeting.
– Elections by voting members take place annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of members, on the final day of the IRMA conference.
– Each member magazine has one vote.
– Each director’s term of office is up to four (4) years.
– There are four officer positions, President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, which are voted on at the annual meeting.

To nominate someone for a director’s position or an officer position, or for more information, please email the Nominating Committee in care of the Executive Director, info@irmamagazines.com

Committees
Other activities of IRMA are managed and advised on by committees. We welcome interest from members in being part of the Awards, Conference, Membership and Communications Committees. Please message us to learn more, info@irmamagazines.com

Notice of Annual General meeting of IRMA, September 18, 2026

Please join us for the Annual General Meeting of the International Regional Magazine Association on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 1:00 pm in Calgary, Alberta at the annual conference of IRMA members.

All IRMA members are encouraged to attend, and each member magazine title can vote once. Voting members, if you are unable to attend, please assign your proxy to a delegate at your magazine, to a board member, or any other voting member by assigning your proxy by Monday, September 14. You may assign your proxy using an email. An agenda will follow.

See you in Calgary in September,

Joyce Byrne

IRMA Executive Director

IRMA Board and Staff, 2025-2026
Executive Officers
President: Kathe Lemon
Vice President: Edward Graves, CEO, New Mexico Magazine
Secretary: Annie Stoltie, Editor, Adirondack Life
Treasurer: Andrea Lin, Publisher, Texas Highways

Directors
Michelle Kelly, Editor and VP Content, Cottage Life
Kelly Mero, Publisher, Arizona Highways, Past President
Manu Keggenhoff, Publisher and Creative Director, The Yukon Magazine
Errol Laborde, Editor, Louisiana Life

Ken Smith, SFG Sponsor Board Member

Joyce Byrne, Executive Director

Presidents Council
2020/2022 President: Mark Mahorsky, Creative Director, Texas Highways
2019/2020 President: Shawn Dalton, Creative Director, Saltscapes
2018/2019 President: Errol Laborde, Editor-in-Chief, Louisiana Life/Acadiana Profile
2017 President: Penny Caldwell, Publisher, Cottage Life
2015-16 President: Chris Amundson, Publisher, Colorado Life and Nebraska Life
2012-2014 President: Win Holden, Publisher, Arizona Highways (Retired)
2010 President: Danita Allen Wood, Publisher, Missouri Life
2008 President: Jim Gourlay, Publisher, Saltscapes
2007 President: Joan Henderson, Publisher, Oklahoma Today
2001 President: Al Zikovitz, President/Publisher, Cottage Life Magazine