Alec Poitevint first joined IRI’s Board of Directors in 1992 and served until 1997; he rejoined the board in 2001. A successful businessman and long-time Republican Party official, Poitevint served as chair of the 2012 Republican National Convention, treasurer of the Republican National Committee from 1997 to 2001 and member of the National Committee from 1989 to 2012.