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2014 NSCA ELECTION
NOMINATION COMMITTEE
CHAT WILLIAMS, MS, CSCS,*D, CSPS, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
EDUCATION
• 2001 — Master of Science
in Health and Sport Sciences
and Health Promotion
University of Oklahoma
• 1997 — Bachelor of Science
in Recreation and Health Promotion
with an Emphasis in Health Promotion
Emporia State University
• 1994 — Associate of Arts
in General Education
Hutchinson Community College
NSCA INVOLVEMENT
• Columnist for Personal Training
Quarterly (PTQ) (2014 – present)
• Conference Committee (2013 – present)
• Columnist for NSCA’s Performance
Training Journal (PTJ) (2011 – 2013)
• Certified Special Population Specialist™
(CSPS™) Exam Development Committee
member (2010 – present)
• Board of Directors (2009 – 2012)
• State Director Committee, Chair
(2007 – 2009)
• State Director of Oklahoma
(2007 – 2008)
• NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer®
(NSCA-CPT®) Exam Development
Committee member (2007 – 2009)
• Personal Trainer Special Interest Group
Executive Council member
(2004 – 2009)
WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE ON
THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE?
I have been a member of the NSCA since
1999 and actively involved for the last
11 years, gradually accepting positions
that require more responsibility and
accountability. I served the majority of
my time on the State/Provincial Director
Committee as a State Director, Regional
Director, and Chair. I have also served
on the NSCA-CPT Exam Development
Committee (EDC), Personal Trainer Special
Interest Group (SIG) Executive Council,
NSCA Board of Directors, and currently
serve on the Conference Committee
and the Certified Special Populations
Specialist™ (CSPS™) EDC. During this time
I have realized the importance of having
qualified, experienced, and motivated
individuals serving the NSCA. The Board of
Directors (BOD) position should be held in
high regard and only have well-deserving
individuals that have the NSCA’s best
interest in mind. I would still like to provide
my experience and knowledge by aiding
in the selection of the individuals that will
represent the NSCA at the highest level.
WHAT IS YOUR UNDERSTANDING
OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE OF THE NSCA?
The NSCA Executive Director oversees the
directors and maintains the day-to-day
operations of the NSCA. The managers,
supervisors, and support staff report to
the directors to ensure they are providing
the best customer service, products, and
education to the members. Departments
are categorized by education, certification,
membership, conferences, marketing,
and human performance center. The
Executive Director reports directly to the
BOD and is the only position at the NSCA
Headquarters that is determined by the
BOD. All directors, managers, supervisors,
and support staff are hired internally. The
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BOD also oversees the committees, SIGs,
and other volunteer positions associated
with the NSCA. The BOD meets twice
annually and has several conference calls
throughout the year to determine by-laws,
guidelines, and procedures to ensure the
NSCA is headed in a positive direction.
ONE OF THE ROLES OF THE
NOMINATION COMMITTEE IS TO
FIND QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR
POSITIONS. HOW WOULD YOU GO
ABOUT SEEKING OR IDENTIFYING
CANDIDATES WHO WOULD
BE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
DIVERSE POPULATION OF OUR
MEMBERSHIP, AND CONSISTENT
WITH THE NSCA MISSION
STATEMENT?
Over the past 14 years I have had the
opportunity to meet a lot of qualified and
well respected individuals in the strength
and conditioning industry. I feel the
networking opportunities and connections
I have made will only help in providing the
NSCA with strong qualified candidates to
potentially serve on the BOD. I have had
the opportunity to surround myself with
a diverse group of individuals including
personal trainers, strength coaches,
rehab specialist, and researchers. These
experiences will aid the Nomination
Committee in selecting individuals ready to
serve on the BOD.
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