The IETF Nominations Committee (NomCom) is currently working to select a new Operations Area Director who will replace Ron Bonica (who is stepping down next March). Ideally, the Operations area within the IETF serves as a focal point for communication and collaboration with the network operations community. I understand that over the years the Operations area has had varying degrees of success at fostering productive discussion with the networks operations community. The IETF NomCom would greatly appreciate input from network operators to ensure that we select an Operations Area Director who best serves the needs of the community. The NomCom welcomes general feedback on issues that the NomCom should take into account in selecting an Operations Area Director, including things that the IETF Operations area could/should be doing to better interface with the network operations community. Please do not hesitate to send input/feedback by email to the NomCom at nomcom12@ietf.org Additionally, the specific individuals that the NomCom is currently considering for the position of Operations Area Director are: -- Linda Dunbar -- Joel Jaeggli -- Melinda Shore -- Tina Tsou The NomCom welcomes any feedback specifically related to any of these individuals, and whether they are particularly well suited for the position of Operations Area Director. The IETF NomCom takes very seriously the confidentiality of any input provided to the committee (as per RFC 3777). Thank you for any help that you can provide to the IETF NomCom, - Matt Lepinski nomcom-chair@ietf.org