Three Key Criteria for the Almost Perfect Board Member
21 Jun

Three Key Criteria for the Almost Perfect Board Member

Having served on and worked with boards for over two and a half decades, I’ve gleaned significant insights, but I decided to cast the net wider. I sought the assistance of AI, specifically, ChatGPT.

Real-Life Succession: Beyond the HBO Hit
23 May

Real-Life Succession: Beyond the HBO Hit

Succession planning is often overlooked, misunderstood, or even neglected, primarily due to its uncomfortable nature.

The Inexact Science of Board Compensation
02 May

The Inexact Science of Board Compensation

Throughout my experience working with various company Boards of Directors, I have yet to encounter a director who believes they are overpaid. If director compensation is too low, qualified candidates may decline the opportunity to serve on a specific board…

Cardinal Board Services announces the recruitment of Paula Phillippe
01 Feb

Cardinal Board Services announces the recruitment of Paula Phillippe

Cardinal Board Services would like to announce the recruitment of Paula Phillippe to the Board of Directors for VAA, LLC in Plymouth, MN.  “Paula’s strong corporate board governance experience combined with her executive track record driving growth in organizations like…

Cardinal Board Services announces the recruitment of Jim Glomstead
14 Dec

Cardinal Board Services announces the recruitment of Jim Glomstead

Cardinal Board Services would like to announce the recruitment of Jim Glomstead, CEO of Sportech, to the Board of Directors for Dalsin Industries, Bloomington MN. “Jim has deep manufacturing industry experience as well as a track record of successfully leading…

Confusion around Board Compensation for Private Companies
26 Apr

Confusion around Board Compensation for Private Companies

As a provider of Corporate Board Governance & Recruitment Services, the issue of director compensation comes up in every client engagement.

Cardinal Board Services and JSJ Corporation announce  Board of Directors Partnership
30 Oct

Cardinal Board Services and JSJ Corporation announce Board of Directors Partnership

The completion of a yearlong partnership with JSJ Corporation and its subsidiary GHSP is something Cardinal Board Services feels is worth celebrating. The partnership included recruitment of three board members to the GHSP’s Innovation Advisory Board and a refresh of…

Cardinal Board Services Announces New Placements
29 Oct

Cardinal Board Services Announces New Placements

Recent Director Placements Include Ryan Companies, Marvin Windows and Doors, and More.

The Truth About Gender Equality and Board Member Search
25 Sep

The Truth About Gender Equality and Board Member Search

Board member gender equality is something that is always on our minds at Cardinal Board Services. Being in the industry for 25 years has given us the opportunity to hear many facts and fictions about why so few women are…

How to Know When a Small Company Should Build a Board
06 Mar

How to Know When a Small Company Should Build a Board

During his time as CEO of Hollywood Fashion Secret, Matthew Goldberg tripled his company’s revenue in five years, “The reason I wanted a board for our company is it gave me an instant access to 80-100 years of experience around…