There are eight committees that conduct the work of the association. These committees are composed of members and associate members of the TEMIA and are chartered by the Executive Board. Most committees meet by phone using web conferencing once a month to advance the goals of the association through collaboration and dialog. Only employees of TEMIA member companies can serve on committees. Learn about membership.

Sign up to become a committee member, by clicking on this link. Please note you must be a member of TEMIA as listed below.

To become a member or associate member of TEMIA, review the requirements and responsibilities in the Join NOW section. Begin the process of membership by completing the online Membership Application form.

The TEMIA committees are as follows. All meeting times are Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5) or Eastern Daylight Time.

The Future of TEM

GOAL: monitor the market and future health. Another focus will be to work with TEMIA members, analysts and enterprises to broaden the definition for TEM.

MEETINGS: To be determined

Membership

GOAL: to build membership in the association and increase awareness of TEMIA and its mission.

MEETINGS: To be determined.

TEM Mergers, Valuations, IPO Readiness, Acquisitions & Funding

GOAL: track announcements of TEM/WEM/MDM funding, mergers and acquisitions listing the companies involved, estimates for acquisition price and other information (based on what is publicly available.) In addition, this committee will develop best practices and standards relating to IPO readiness and contracts.

MEETINGS: To be determined.

Ethics

GOAL: establish TEMIA as the accepted ethical industry authority for the TEM industry. Enhance the image of TEM through an Ethics Code. Present the Ethics Code as a differentiator for members of the association.

MEETINGS: First Friday of each month, 8:30 am ET.

Standards/KPIs/Metrics/Benchmarks

GOAL: to develop definitive information for Key Performance Indicators, Benchmarks and Universal Standards supported by the best practice principles that are endorsed by TEMIA members. Publish KPIs, Benchmarks and Universal Standards that reduce operational expenses, improve customer revenue opportunities, drive operational performance, help organizations make cost effective and timely decisions and capture the attention of the C-level executives.

MEETINGS: First Monday of each month, noon ET.

Public Relations

GOAL: to actively promote the value of telecom expense management to organizations of all sizes and enhance the category image for industry members.

MEETINGS: second Thursday of the month at 11 am ET.

International Affairs

GOAL: Establish TEMIA as an international body with skills and resources to address global issues in expense management. Identify specific international challenges and needs of Enterprise and TEM vendor members. Publish relevant benchmarks and best practices for domestic and international and provide a forum for exchange of international experiences and best practices.

MEETINGS: Second Wednesday each month, 10 am ET.

Executive Board

PURPOSE: To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of TEMIA so as to support the organization’s mission and needs.

MISSION: To raise awareness and knowledge of the values and benefits of TEM solutions, to improve the quality and value of TEM solutions through the development and promotion of industry standards, and to share resources among TEM providers and their business partners.

Members of the board share the following responsibilities while acting in the interest of TEMIA. Each member is expected to make recommendations based on his or her experience and vantage point in the TEM industry. Board members should be principals, senior members, owners, or in the case of large organizations with many business interests, the practice leaders. All board members must work for or be formally associated with TEMIA members in good standing who are current with their dues, fees, or assessments in accordance with the rules of the association. Membership on the board is tied to the member company.

Each Board Member serves a two year term. Elections are staggered to allow for annual elections with a portion of new board members that are elected each year.

MEETINGS The second Thursday of the month at 9 am ET.