One six-year plan that protects LX's integrity for the next 30 to 50 years by moving two things together: Brian's retirement, six years out, and a board governance reset now.
One six-year plan that moves two initiatives together:
The central change: President and Board Chair become one seat, held by the founders as Co-Chairs. Brendon Maxwell moves from Chair to Vice Chair.
Bryce and Brian serve as Co-Chairs, carrying the President role. Brendon Maxwell becomes Vice Chair.
| Timeline | Bryce Butler | Brian MacKay | Brendon Maxwell | Executive Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | Co-Chair / President · operational strategy | Co-Chair / President · relational engine | Vice Chair | — |
| 2028 | Co-Chair / President | Co-Chair / President | Vice Chair | Hired · immersion |
| 2029 | Co-Chair / President | Stepping back · legacy cohorts | Vice Chair | Primary lead, new cohorts |
| 2030–31 | Operational duties largely transferred | Relationally present with legacy cohorts | Vice Chair | Full operational leader |
| 2032 ★ | Board Chair | Emeritus | Vice Chair | Full operational lead · reports to board |
★ 2032 marks the six-year transition point and the sunset of the founder title.
Governance, vision stewardship, and strategic and systems direction.
Full operational and programmatic leadership; primary relational lead for all cohorts from 2029.
Cultural continuity, legacy cohort presence, and a governance voice.
Future transition: when Bryce chooses to step down, on no set date, he transitions to emeritus and the board elects the next Chair into the same seat. The continuity comes from the structure itself.
The Governance Working Group codified LX's governance with a 30-to-50-year horizon, so the mission stays protected when current members transition.
As LX enters the six-year transition, the Chair seat becomes the anchor for mission and strategy. Making President and Board Chair the same seat, held by the founders as Co-Chairs, puts the people who carry LX's vision in the seat that protects it. Brendon moves to Vice Chair to partner with the Chair.
Protect the foundational documents with a two-vote, 3/4 supermajority amendment process, a 90-day cooling-off period, and member input through a new Member Advisory Council.
One board of two tiers: at-large directors on 3-year terms and a small executive committee (max 5) on 6-year terms. Governed by reaffirmation rather than fixed term limits, with an annual evaluation for accountability.
A defined, criteria-based pathway gated by demonstrated contribution, replacing the informal process and the 12-month observer period.
A board-curated advisory council (max 15, 3-year terms) that formalizes cohort vetting and gives the membership a structured voice.
Three pieces of the framework make the handoff safe:
The full recommendations, job descriptions, MAC charter, evaluation, and COI forms live in the packet.
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