OpenInfra Foundation Minutes of a Meeting of the Governing Board July 8, 2025
A meeting of the Governing Board of the OpenInfra Foundation ("OIF"), which is part of The Linux Foundation, was held on July 8, 2025, from 8:00 AM - 9:35 AM PT via Zoom.
Board Voting Members Present (constituting a quorum under the OIF Charter):
ChangBo Guo
Julia Kreger
Ghanshyam Maan
Amy Marrich
Allison Randal
Paul Miller
Josh Villareal
Xu Wang
Steve Westmoreland
Johan Christenson
Eoghan Glynn
Tytus Kurek
OpenInfra Staff / Executive Leadership Present:
Jonathan Bryce
Mark Collier
Thierry Carrez
Allison Price
Wes Wilson
Mr. Bryce as Executive Director called the meeting to order at 8:00 AM PT. Mr. Bryce reviewed the Linux Foundation Antitrust Policy Notice, confirmed that a quorum was present, and reviewed the meeting agenda.
As this was the inaugural meeting of the Governing Board, Mr. Bryce addressed the composition and seating of the board.
Motion 1 - Diversity Exception Affirmation Motion by Mr. Glynn, seconded by Ms. Marrich.
RESOLVED, that the diversity exception previously granted to Mr. Maan by the OpenInfra Foundation Board of Directors in May 2025 is affirmed. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion 2 - Board Chair Election Motion by Ms. Marrich, seconded by Mr. Christenson.
RESOLVED, that Ms. Kreger is elected as Board Chair. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion 3 - Vice Chair Elections Motion by Mr. Maan, seconded by Ms. Kreger.
RESOLVED, that Ms. Marrich and Ms. Randal are elected as Vice Chairs. Motion carried unanimously.
Secretary Appointment Mr. Wilson was appointed as Secretary.
Motion 4 - Finance Committee Formation Motion by Ms. Marrich, seconded by Mr. Glynn.
RESOLVED, that the Finance Committee is formed with the following members: Mr. Robb (Chair), Ms. Randal, Ms. Marrich, Mr. Maan, Ms. Kreger, and Mr. Kurek. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion 5 - Treasurer Appointment Motion by Ms. Marrich, seconded by Mr. Westmoreland.
RESOLVED, that Mr. Robb is appointed as Treasurer. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion 6 - Goals Committee Formation Motion by Ms. Kreger, seconded by Mr. Westmoreland.
RESOLVED, that the Goals Committee is formed with the following members: Ms. Marrich (Chair), Ms. Randal, Ms. Kreger, Mr. Glynn, and Mr. Westmoreland. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion 7 - Inclusion Working Group Formation Motion by Ms. Marrich, seconded by Mr. Westmoreland.
RESOLVED, that an Inclusion Working Group is formed as a self-forming group that reports to the board. Mr. Miller abstained. Motion carried.
OpenInfra staff provided updates to the board.
Mr. Carrez reported on the transition to The Linux Foundation, which was officially completed on June 1, 2025. He also gave financial updates, including the news that Vexxhost renewed their $100k credit commitment toward OpenInfra Foundation websites for 2026.
Ms. Price provided updates on the upcoming OpenInfra Summit Europe, scheduled for October 17-19, 2025, in Paris-Saclay. She also reported on activities of the VMware Migration Working Group and the OpenStack for AI Working Group.
Mr. Wilson concluded the staff update with technical project updates and information about upcoming events where OpenInfra staff will be present.
During the staff update, the board discussed the possibility of holding an in-person meeting during the Summit. The board agreed to poll governing board members to gauge interest and participation.
Ms. Kreger presented an update on the AI Contribution Policy, followed by board discussion regarding proposed revisions to the policy. The board agreed to conduct a digital vote by email on the proposed revisions.
There being no further business before the Board, upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 AM PT.
Respectfully submitted,
Wes Wilson
Secretary