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The future of CHEST will be shaped by members who are willing to step forward and get involved. The Board of Regents plays a key role in guiding the organization’s direction, and it is strengthened by members with a wide range of experiences, insights, and ideas. We are currently accepting applications for Regent-at-Large and President.

APPLY NOW Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026

CHEST is committed to building a Board that reflects the diverse makeup of its community and the evolving needs of the fields. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about advancing CHEST’s mission, including those from historically underrepresented communities.

CHEST follows a self-nomination process. Please review the position descriptions in depth before applying.

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Board overview and strategic alignment

The Board of Regents is the governing body of CHEST and is responsible for its strategic direction. The Board of Regents is the highest leadership position in which one can serve at CHEST.

Board members are expected to:

Uphold their fiduciary duty to act in CHEST’s best interest
Prioritize the organization above individual or external interests
Partner with the CEO to establish CHEST’s future direction

CHEST’s values—community, inclusivity, innovation, advocacy, integrity, and science-based—drive our mission and support our long-term vision.

Strategic focus

Board candidates should have a strong understanding of CHEST’s current organizational strategy and goals. CHEST is focused on innovation and education that improve clinical practice and patient outcomes in critical care and respiratory medicine by expanding our community and growing revenue annually.

CHEST will achieve its goals through investment in the following pillars:

People and Culture: Attract, retain, and develop individuals who embody CHEST values and advance the mission.
Education and Engagement: Deliver innovative and accessible educational experiences that support and expand CHEST’s community.
Social Impact: Exercise CHEST’s values, voice, and capabilities to promote equitable, sustainable impact.
Research and Knowledge: Identify challenges affecting clinicians, and provide timely, practice-driven evidence that advances care.
Financial Health: Achieve strong financial results while investing in innovation and diverse mission-driven growth.

Candidates are expected to review the CHEST Annual Report 2025 for a complete overview of highlights and areas of focus from the last year.

Open Board positions

Regent-at-Large, Board of Regents

Core Responsibilities

Define and support CHEST’s mission and purpose
Select and evaluate CEO
Support CEO performance and leadership

Organizational and Resource Effectiveness

Understand and uphold fiduciary duties: care, loyalty, and obedience
Ensure financial accountability
Oversee financial planning and organizational health
Monitor adequate resources to support operations

Strategy and Organizational Impact

Enhance CHEST’s public standing and visibility
Safeguard legal and ethical integrity to maintain accountability
Provide oversight and support of advocacy and philanthropic efforts

Commitment to Service

Build and maintain a high-performing Board
Dedicate sufficient time, preparation, and engagement (see below)

Candidates are expected to review the detailed Regent-at-Large position description prior to applying. The FCCP designation is required to serve on the Board of Regents.

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President

The President serves as Chair of the Board of Regents and plays a critical leadership role in facilitating the actions of the Board and acting as a bridge between the Board and the CEO. While the CEO reports to the Board, the President is the CEO’s primary contact.

The President bears the legal responsibility of ensuring the organization complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and adheres to its mission. The President has responsibilities related to strategy and leadership, fiscal oversight, advocacy and development, meeting administration, communications, and Board development.

The President should demonstrate strengths in:

Strategic planning and facilitation
Financial and fiscal oversight
Meeting leadership and agenda development
Communication skills and styles
Understanding of organizational operations

Candidates are expected to review the detailed President position description prior to applying.

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”The most profound aspect of my time on the Board of Regents has been the intellectual and professional synergy that defines every meeting. You are rarely in a room with such a diverse array of experts—spanning from private practice to top-tier academia—all pulling in the same direction. There is a deep sense of purpose that comes from realizing we aren’t just managing an organization; we are protecting the standards of care for pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.”

Lisa Moores, MD, FCCP
2026 President-Elect and Board of Regents Member since 2019

”While the work is a significant time commitment, it has been incredibly fun. I have loved engaging with colleagues who are witty, wonderful, and immensely talented. We come from diverse backgrounds, but we share a passionate and unwavering dedication to the CHEST family and its mission.”

William Kelly, MD, FCCP
Regent-at-Large since 2025

”My background is a bit different than many on the Board of Regents in that my career has spanned private practice, education, employed physician in a large health care system, and now an expanded and evolving leadership role within our health system. I believe my experiences have helped the executive leadership team and other Board of Regents members better understand the interactions of clinical medicine, education, and the ever-changing health care economic environment.”

Neil Freedman, MD, FCCP
2026 President and Member of the Board of Regents since 2018

”One of the amazing aspects of our board is that it emphasizes not the priorities of the board, but those that augment the value of membership in CHEST. All decisions center around the premise that advancing the quality of education and the pursuit of advancing patient care through our programs will elevate the membership experience. Our membership and their needs always come first.”

Robert De Marco, MD, FCCP
Member of the Board of Regents since 2020

”The Board creates opportunities by fostering a confidential, psychologically safe environment where members can share their opinions openly without fear of judgment or repercussions. This encourages a wide diversity of perspectives and thorough discussion of all options, which directly informs and shapes the Board’s priorities and decisions.”

Kevin Chan, MD, FCCP
Regent-at-Large since 2023

”I have been proud to help advance important conversations around health equity, innovation, and strategic growth while witnessing the Board’s thoughtful commitment to positioning CHEST for long-term success.”

Nneka Sederstrom, PhD, MPH, FCCP
Regent-at-Large since 2020