But perhaps new chairman Shane Robinson is a little more responsible than most.
He made his first-class debut for the province in February 1985. But with Warren Lees blocking his path in to the side, the former wicketkeeper had to wait until the 1988-89 season to get regular game time.
That was the year after Otago last won the Plunket Shield.
"I came into the team the next year, so it was that far back," the 52-year-old joked when asked if he would be the first chairman to deliver a first-class title in more than 30 years.
That is not his role, of course. His big challenge will be to lead a board with three newly appointed members and to oversee the continued development of the association.
At the OCA annual general meeting earlier this week, Liane Topham-Kindley, Rachel Pullar and Nathan Pitcher were appointed to the board.
The appointment of Topham-Kindley and Rachel Pullar means the board now has an equal split of men and women.
Robinson represents a safe pair of hands. He has been on the board for six years and filled in for the previous chairman, James Lovelock, when he was unavailable.
"We've lost a fair bit of experience around the table, but we've gained a heck of a lot of enthusiasm," Robinson said.
"So it is going to be interesting as we move forward."
Robinson played 45 first-class games for Otago between 1985 and 1997. He also played 39 one day games.
He was a useful contributor with the bat, but his value was behind the sticks. He claimed 123 first-class dismissals - the fifth highest total by a keeper for Otago.
A real estate agent, Robinson believes the biggest challenge ahead will be for the association to keep evolving.
Being competitive on the field will always be a challenge given the limited population. And attracting top international matches to the region is getting harder with so many wonderful grounds around the country.
But Robinson is keen to chip in and give back to the game which has given him so much.
"I love the game ... and I've loved the friendships that you create in cricket. I've got life-long friends through cricket and I guess I'm a cricket tragic, really."
