2025 BEMA President & CEO Performance Review BOD Survey

Thank you for taking time to complete the following survey. The goal of the survey is to compile feedback on Kerwin Brown, President, and CEO of BEMA. Any feedback added to the document will be anonymous. Responses will be sent directly to Clay Miller, Immediate Past Chairman.

1. Job Knowledge

Please select the most appropriate choice.

Assumes initiative in developing awareness of changes in association management.

Is usually aware of development and changes in association management.

Maintains awareness of changes in field only when job situation may require.

Does not keep abreast of changes in field.

Insufficient information to have an opinion.

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2. Planning And Organization

Please select the most appropriate choice.

Develops action plans, timetables, and evaluation procedures to meet responsibilities independently.

Develops action plans, timetables, and evaluation procedures to meet responsibilities at the direction of the board of directors.

Requires constant supervision and assistance in developing action plans, time tables and evaluation.

Insufficient information to have an opinion.

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3. Communication Skills

Please select the most appropriate choice.

Communications consistently conform to acceptable standards of speech and written skills.

Communications seldom require review and correction.

Communications require review, editing and correction.

Does not demonstrate effective communication skills.

Insufficient information to have an opinion.

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4. Staff Management

Please select the most appropriate choice.

Demonstrates superior ability to relate well with others in a fair and cooperative manner.

Is able to relate well with others in a fair and cooperative manner.

Tends to have difficulty relating to others in a fair and cooperative manner.

Does not relate well with others.

Insufficient information to have an opinion.

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5. Resourcefulness

Please select the most appropriate choice.

Thoroughly examines and utilizes resources in problem solving.

Seeks out sufficient resources in solving a problem.

Relies on a limited set of resources in solving a problem.

Tends to disregard resources in solving a problem

Insufficient information to have an opinion.

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6. Decision Making

Please select the most appropriate choice.

Decisions within scope of authority are made on a sound basis.

Decisions within scope of authority are usually made on a sound basis.

Reasons for decisions need clarification and review and require constant supervision.

Does not assume any decision-making responsibilities.

Insufficient information to have an opinion.

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7. Stability Under Stress

Please select the most appropriate choice.

Reacts professionally to difficult situations. Analyzes and recommends constructive actions regardless of situation.

Reacts professionally in most situations.

Reacts professional to situations, but stress is sometimes evident and causes irrational reactions.

Easily and visibly upset in stressful situations.

Insufficient information to have an opinion.

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8. Dependability

Please select the most appropriate choice.

Is reliable in meeting deadlines and performing tasks.

Usually can be counted on to meet deadlines and perform tasks.

Requires maximum supervision; cannot be relied upon to meet deadlines.

Insufficient information to have an opinion.

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9. Written Response

Please describe how you have observed Kerwin advancing the mission and/or vision of the organization. How has the organization progressed under his leadership?

MISSION: BEMA connects, educates, and provides resources for its members and the industries they serve.
VISION: BEMA creates an overwhelming competitive advantage for our members.

What obstacles does Kerwin need to overcome to accomplish the association’s strategic goals?

Please describe any strengths of leadership you have observed by Kerwin in 2025.

Please describe any weaknesses of leadership observed in 2025, and provide an alternative that could have resulted in a more positive outcome.

Please Provide Your 2025 Feedback

1. Job Knowledge

2. Planning And Organization

3. Communication Skills

4. Staff Management

5. Resourcefulness

6. Decision Making

7. Stability Under Stress

8. Dependability

9. Written Response