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4 | APRIL 2026 ASSOCIATION NEWS IEA Board of Directors Convenes for 2026 Annual Retreat Strategic Planning, Standards Progress, and Unified Commitment Shape Three Days in Maryland Fresh off the Association’s annual Capitol Hill Fly ‑ In, the Indoor Environments Association (IEA) Board of Directors gathered February 25–27, 2026, at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, for its annual Board Retreat, three days of focused discussion, strategic planning, and collaborative problemsolving. With a full agenda and strong participation from officers, directors, committee and council leaders, and staff, the retreat underscored the Association’s momentum and the shared commitment to advancing indoor environmental quality nationwide. The retreat openedwith a reviewof 2025 accomplishments, including progress across NRPP, the Standards Consortium, chapter development, and advocacy initiatives. Updates from the Certification Council, Chapter Council, Government Affairs, and the Audit and Financial teams provided a clear picture of organizational health and the work ahead. The Board also received a detailed update on standards activity, including the Standards Consortium’s ongoing support for ANSI audits and progress towards aligning of standards development with NRPP’s Job Task Analysis (JTA) calendar, an important step toward strengthening consistency across certification and standards programs. A significant portion of the retreat was dedicated to the SWOT analysis, which served as the foundation for refining the 2026 Strategic Plan. Directors spent several sessions reviewing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, building on preretreat homework by Board members, committees and councils. These discussions were candid and constructive, reflecting the Board’s deep investment in the Association’s mission and the importance of setting clear, actionable goals for the year ahead. The resulting priorities will guide IEA’s work across chapters and membership growth, advocacy, standards, proficiency, policy and stakeholder engagement. The Board also examined the evolving Vapor Intrusion proficiency program, discussed committee training needs, reviewed the status of state and federal policy efforts, and explored opportunities to strengthen partnerships with organizations. Updates on branding, membership strategies, and future Symposium planning rounded out the agenda, ensuring alignment across all major operational areas. Throughout the retreat, one theme was unmistakable: every participant leaned in. Whether addressing resource constraints, industry uncertainty, or the need for stronger chapter engagement, Board members approached each topic with honesty, collaboration, and a shared belief in the value of the Association’s work. The retreat concluded with finalization of the 2026 Strategic Plan and a reaffirmed commitment to the mission of improving indoor environments through standards, education, certifi- cation, and advocacy. The 2026 Board Retreat demonstrated not only the complexity of the work ahead, but also the strength of the leadership guiding it. With clear priorities and a unifiedBoard, IEAenters the year positioned for meaningful progress and continued impact.