News release For Immediate Release

Carolina Commuter Solutions, Inc. expanding executive board

Charleston, SC, November 30, 2009 --- Carolina Commuter Solutions Inc, a South Carolina 501(c)(3) non-profit initiative to promote green transportation in South Carolina is expanding its Board of Directors.  According to the Bylaws nominees serve a two-year term in office.  Information about Carolina Commuter Solutions executive board positions may be found on the organization’s website www.CarolinaCommuter.com by selecting "Positions" and then "Executive Board" from the menu. 

The Executive Board serves as the policy making body of Carolina Commuter Solutions, Inc.  Each Member on the Board serves as a leader in motivating support for established policy, serves to develop new policy and serves to obtain support for the Organization's programs and services. Each member of the Board is charged to serve in the best interests of the Organization. They are committed to the development and implementation of the Organization's strategic plan.

A Member should provide an objective point of view in open discussion on issues affecting the organization. He or she would thoroughly analyze each problem considered, vote responsibly, and then support those actions adopted by majority vote.  Individually, each member of the Board is considered a representative for Carolina Commuter Solutions Inc. and represents the integrity, dedication, and loyalty to established policy. Service on the executive board is voluntary, and as such without compensation of any type or kind, nor is there reimbursement for expenses.

Open Positions

- Treasurer - Secretary
- VP of Marketing and Communications
- VP of Grants Management
- VP of Fundraising 
- VP of Information Technology

If you are interested in serving on the Board, please send Nelson Ohl, Executive Director, an email expressing which position(s) you are interested in filling at nohl@carolinacommuter.com.

The newly elected board will take office on January 1, 2010.  If you are not interested in serving as a board member, but would like to volunteer to work with the board on committees and special projects, please also contact Nelson and indicate your interests and how you would like to assist.

Estimated Time Required

Function/Activity - Typical Time Required
Board Meetings - 6 to 8 meetings per year (Meetings typically last two to three hours).

Annual Off-site - 1 Day

Preparation for Board meetings - 2 hours.

Other related activities - Time will vary depending upon position

Qualifications

- Previous leadership experience, either appointed or elected, in a non-profit, College or University, or business

- A college degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

- Strong analytical aptitude

- Ability to develop, design, and implement strategies and programs

- Ability to facilitate a bold creative vision and brand development  

- Demonstrated commitment to promoting and working within a diverse environment

- A strong record demonstrating a high degree of judgment, integrity, diplomacy, and confidentiality

- Demonstrated exemplary verbal and written communication skills

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Contact: Nelson Ohl, Executive Director

Mobile: 843-870-0821

E-mail: nohl@carolinacommuter.com