The NEBB Professional 2026 - Quarter 3

EVP Update

By Tiffany J. Meyers, NEBB Executive Vice President

Working Together to Support NEBB Certification NEBB Headquarters and our Chapters share a commitment to consistent certification administration and strong local connections.

to a local Chapter or to NEBB HQ in accordance with NEBB’s governing documents. Our Chapters provide the relationships, knowledge, and support that help connect those Firms to the broader NEBB community. Today, NEBB HQ manages Firm Certification applica tions, individual certification and recertification appli cations, and coordinates administration of the Quality Assurance Program (QAP). Bringing these functions together supports a consistent review process and gives applicants, Certified Individuals, and Certified Firms a clear place to submit documentation and re ceive guidance. The transition of all Firm Certification applications to NEBB HQ has been an important part of this effort. As NEBB has grown nationally and internationally, we have recognized the need for a consistent process for both initial certification and certification-relat ed changes involving existing Certified Firms. Firms should understand what is required, where to submit their information, and how their applications will move through review.

As NEBB continues to grow and evolve, we share a common priority: ensuring that our certification pro grams are administered consistently, fairly, and in ac cordance with the same requirements for everyone we serve. Meeting that responsibility takes coordination between NEBB Headquarters (NEBB HQ), our Chap ters, and the volunteers and staff who support our pro grams every day. Over the past several years, we have continued to eval uate how responsibilities are shared between NEBB HQ and our Chapters. In 2026, we took another step in that process by bringing key certification adminis tration functions together at NEBB HQ and clarifying how HQ and the Chapters work together throughout the process. NEBB is an international certification association that certifies Firms, Professionals, and Technicians. Certi fied Professionals and Certified Technicians are certi fied by and affiliated directly with NEBB. NEBB Certi fied Firms are also certified by NEBB and are assigned

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The NEBB Professional | Quarter 3 | 2026