The Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association (WMCA) is seeking candidates for President of our Association.  We intend to fill this position as soon as practical.

The WMCA, founded in 1941, is a non-profit trade association representing the interests of truck, towing, milk haulers and motor coach owners within the State of Wisconsin.  The association has over 1,000 members, ranging from independent contractors with one truck to companies with thousands of trucks.  The WMCA is affiliated with the American Trucking Association (ATA) in Washington D.C. and works directly with them on federal issues.  Additionally, the WMCA addresses legislative issues directly within the State of Wisconsin.

The President of the WMCA serves under the direction of the Board of Directors.  Has full authority and responsibility for managing the staff, its headquarters and all programming and functions of the association as outlined below, as well as other duties as required.

Primary duties include:

• Oversight of daily operations of the WMCA
  • Staff
    • Onsite supervision/management of staff
    • Oversee employee evaluations
    • Oversee compensation/benefits of staff
    • Oversee/enforce employee policy manual
    • Oversee customer service activities of staff
  • Financials
    • Prepare and monitor annual budget
    • Review/prepare monthly financials for Board review
    • Assist auditor as needed
    • Assist Treasurer as needed
  • Membership
    • Engagement with new and existing members
    • Engagement with Membership committee and their goals
  • Planning and Marketing
    • Direct consult on projects
    • Engagement with Board of Directors
  • Legislative (Federal and State)
    • Serve as spokesperson for association
    • Advise Board of Directors on pertinent legislation
    • Responsible for state and federal lobby activities

• Serves as direct liaison to
  • Board of Directors
  • Executive committee
  • Membership committee
  • Nominating committee
  • Legislative committee
  • Foundation committee
  • All others as necessary

• Assist Board of Directors and staff in carrying out WMCA’s mission
• • Oversee strategic planning facilitation and implementation
  • Committee/Board structure and operations
  • Prepare management reports for the Board of Directors
  • Oversee Association and industry legislative activities
  • Leadership training programs and opportunities

• Previous management experience with fiscal accountability required
• Demonstrates effective leadership and business skills
• Demonstrates effective collaboration and negotiation skills
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of the trucking industry
• Experience with legislative activities including lobbying
• Maintains professional and positive demeanor

About Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association

The WMCA, founded in 1941, is a non-profit trade association representing the interests of truck, towing, milk haulers and motor coach owners within the State of Wisconsin. The association has over 1,000 members, ranging from independent contractors with one truck to companies with thousands of trucks. The WMCA is affiliated with the American Trucking Association (ATA) in Washington D.C. and works directly with them on federal issues. Additionally, the WMCA addresses legislative issues directly within the State of Wisconsin.

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