NACD Three Rivers Chapter

AI is already showing up in board materials, analysis, and decision-making. The question is..are you using it yet?

Join us for Generative AI Tools for Directors on July 8 for a live hands-on session where you’ll:
-Work directly in ChatGPT and Gemini.
-Test use cases relevant to your board role.
-Learn from Ryan McManus, industry expert.

This program is built for directors who want to us AI, not just hear about it. Register today: https://www.nacdonline.org/nacd-events/national-events/virtual-instructor-led/gen-ai-tools-for-directors-july-2026/

The deadline to nominate for the 2026 National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directorship 100 is June 30.

If you’ve been thinking about nominating a director or governance professional who has made a meaningful impact, now is the time. Our governance community is stronger when we recognize those raising the standard for all.

Start your nomination: https://direc.to/fWhq

A memorable evening celebrating leadership, impact, and excellence at the 2026 Director of the Year Awards Gala. We're grateful for the incredible turnout, and a special thank you to our sponsors for helping make the night possible.

Congratulations again to our 2026 honorees: Marie Jones, Marc Pelaez, Laurel Highlands Council, Scouting America, MSA - The Safety Company, Gecko Robotics, and John Surma. Together, they represent the very best of boardroom leadership across our region.

Relive the evening and view the full event photo gallery here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUV7

You are invited to an NACD Three Rivers Chapter Tariffs & Tensions Part II virtual event on July 22 to discuss significant recent geopolitical and regulatory developments. The program will examine the strategies companies are deploying to execute their business plans and manage risks and related developments, including tariffs, in an uncertain, rapidly evolving environment.

Reserve your spot: https://www.nacdonline.org/three-rivers/three-rivers-chapter-events/three-rivers-2026-july-virtual-program/

For nearly two decades, the NACD Directorship 100™ has recognized the directors and governance professionals setting the standard for board leadership. Nominations for 2026 are now open.

Think of a peer whose judgement, integrity, and impact have elevated the boards they serve, and nominate them by June 30: https://www.nacdonline.org/about/d100/d100-nominations

- with National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)

There is still time to register for our 2026 Director of the Year Awards. Register to join us on May 14 to help celebrate the outstanding leadership contributions of our deserving honorees: https://www.nacdonline.org/three-rivers/three-rivers-chapter-events/three-rivers-2026-director-of-the-year-awards/

The William Hernandez Lifetime Achievement in Governance Award
John Surma

Leadership in Public Company Governance Award
Rear Admiral Marc Pelaez, USN (Retired)

Leadership in Non-Profit Company Governance Award
Marie Milie Jones

Public Company Board of the Year
MSA, The Safety Company

Private Company Board of the Year
Gecko Robotics

Non-Profit Company Board of the Year
Scouting America - Laurel Highlands Council

You won’t want to miss the 2026 Director of the Year Awards. Register to join us on May 14 to help celebrate the outstanding leadership contributions of our deserving honorees: https://www.nacdonline.org/three-rivers/three-rivers-chapter-events/three-rivers-2026-director-of-the-year-awards/

The William Hernandez Lifetime Achievement in Governance Award
John Surma

Leadership in Public Company Governance Award
Rear Admiral Marc Pelaez, USN (Retired)

Leadership in Non-Profit Company Governance Award
Marie Milie Jones

Public Company Board of the Year
MSA, The Safety Company

Private Company Board of the Year
Gecko Robotics

Non-Profit Company Board of the Year
Scouting America - Laurel Highlands Council

We’re starting to see 2026 come together and we can’t wait to show you.

The agenda is building, new mainstage speakers are still being announced, and the networking alone makes it worth showing up. This is where directors from across the country come to compare how they’re thinking and operating now.

If you’re planning to attend, now is the time to lock it in and save $1,500 before April 30. Register today: https://www.nacdonline.org/nacd-events/national-events/nacd-directors-summit-2026/