HOBOKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) Virtual Chapter today announced the members of its Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 program year, effective June 16, 2018. Rebecca Updegraph has been elected president. A complete list of the new Virtual Chapter board members is listed below.

Sheryl Joyce and Bernadette McCormick, who most recently served as Virtual Chapter co-presidents, stated, “The Virtual Chapter finished the year strong as a result of its stellar programming, which drew record participation of approximately 500 attendees. This is a testament to the many wonderful volunteers in our various committees who worked tirelessly to plan and execute nine educational programs during the 2017-2018 year. We thank everyone who served on our Board and contributed to another successful year.”

“We look forward to another successful year of educational programming and networking opportunities that advance the investor relations profession and offer professional development opportunities for our members,” said newly elected NIRI Virtual Chapter Board President, Rebecca Updegraph. “We thank our board members who are not returning this year, including Ted Heimler, Jenny Knudsen and Frank Milano, for their years of service to the chapter, as well as Sheryl Joyce, Tripp Sullivan and Mark Warren, who also served as past presidents, for their significant contributions, dedication and leadership. We wish Ted, Jenny, Frank, Sheryl, Tripp and Mark, all of the best in the future.

“We are also grateful for the support of our many sponsors who contribute to our success and look forward to another year of strong partnerships,” added Updegraph. The NIRI Virtual Chapter Gold Level sponsors are Broadridge®, S&P Global Market Intelligence and TalkPoint; Silver Level sponsors are Ipreo and Q4; and Bronze Level sponsors are Business Wire®, Corbin Advisors, Craib Design & Communications and Pressley Johnson Design. The NIRI Virtual Chapter relies on the support of financial and in-kind sponsors to connect its members through virtual webinars, website and local gatherings. The chapter’s sponsors also provide thought leadership that fosters the exchange of ideas through programming and member interaction.

About the NIRI Virtual Chapter

Founded in 2002, the NIRI Virtual Chapter is an innovative, award-winning chapter that strives to advance the practice of investor relations for geographically remote practitioners by providing a virtual community in which they can easily connect and interact with peers and exchange ideas. The Virtual Chapter is the second largest chapter in the NIRI organization, serving close to 250 U.S. and international members. Chapter membership is geographically diverse, representing more than 35 industries and 10 countries. Follow the NIRI Virtual Chapter on LinkedIn or visit our website www.nirivirtual.org to learn more.