APS Director-at-Large Candidate Statement
Today I am announcing my run for the American Philatelic Society (APS) Board of Directors as a Director at Large. While there are many challenges that face the APS, there are also many opportunities to first and foremost serve the current membership and to also bring new members to the hobby. My decision to run is driven by a strong belief that the role of the board is not the day-to-day management of the APS but rather to provide oversight and strong governance. We have a great team at the APS; the board must give them support and the oversight they need to be successful. The board members must also be strong external advocates for the APS.
My professional background includes nine years as a commissioned naval officer serving on nuclear submarines during the Cold War. Following that I spent 25 years helping to build successful technology businesses. This included 16 years as CEO of Symantec Corporation, and on the board of directors of both public and private companies. Today I am retired, spending time helping small technology companies and serving on a few boards.
As a philatelist I have been a member of the APS for more than two decades. I am an active exhibitor winning two Champion of Champions awards and two large gold medals in international competition. I am a member of many philatelic organizations including serving on the board of the U. S. Philatelic Classics Society, as the section editor for the 1847 Section of the Chronicle, as a member of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum Council of Philatelists, and a member of the Leadership Circle for the upcoming New York 2016 International Show.
I look forward to the opportunity to apply both my business experience and passion for philately as a board member of the APS. If you have questions or comments, please drop me a note. I look forward to hearing from you.
Gordon Eubanks
gordoneubanks@gmail.com
