Our Committees
GNEMA thrives thanks to the dedication and hard work of many Members who generously volunteer their time to contribute to our six active GNEMA Committees. These committees play a vital role in shaping the direction and initiatives of our organization.
We encourage all GNEMA members to consider getting more involved in our community. If you're interested in participating, you're in luck! Any GNEMA member is welcome to join our committee meetings, which are held virtually throughout the year. This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with fellow members, share your ideas, and help drive the mission of GNEMA forward.
For more information on how to join or to express your interest, please reach out to Pattie Cowley, GNEMA Executive Director. Your involvement can make a significant impact, and we look forward to having you!
Finance Committee
The role of the Finance committee is primarily to provide financial oversight for the organization. Typical task areas include budgeting and financial planning, financial reporting, and the creation and monitoring of internal controls and accountability policies.
Pete Borowsky, Chair
- David Benedict
- Tom JeBran
- Heath Ochroch
- Michelle Petelicki
Legislative Committee
The role of the Legislative committee is primarily to review, monitor and address legislative issues and proposals. The issues are related to both State and Federal legislation and mostly include regulatory concerns that have an impact for the Association members.
Michelle Petelicki, Chair
- Pete Borowsky
- Chris Crean
- Glenn Every
- Tom JeBran
- Dennis Lyons
- Heath Ochroch
- Jason Sharenow
- Courtney Villani
Meetings and Marketing Committee
The role of the Meetings and Marketing committee is primarily to engage and plan the Membership meetings, Marketplace, educational, recognition and social events. The committee takes an active role in supporting an organization's fundraising efforts and marketing as well. Their purpose lies in deciding how to get the word out and how to combine a cause with a marketing message that resonates with the Association members.
Tom Taylor, Chair
- David Benedict
- Heather Colache
- Susan Heffelfinger
- John Henry
- Adam Jacobson
- Meg Lewis
- Steven O’Shea
- Shannon Rinker
- Donna Scaglione
- Alison Sherman
- HJ Stout
- Steve Weiss
Membership and Bylaws Committee
The role of the Membership and Bylaws committee is primarily to engage Association members in support of the Association's overall mission values and goals. Activities are focused on recruitment, & retention of members including consideration of new programs or services that will support these efforts and are a value to Association members. Periodically there will arise a need to propose changes to the Membership bylaws.
Meg Lewis, Chair
- Ryan Bane
- Lisa Butler
- Sharon Franz
- Elvis Guillermo
- John Henry
- Sandie Marquis
- Pam Martinez
- Rick McCarrick
- Alison Sherman
- Frank Smith
- HJ Stout
- Mike Turner
Safety and Risk Committee
The role of the Safety and Risk committee is to identify key and emerging risk management issues that affect the members of the Association. The committee will work to ensure safety and risk management best practices are in line with the Association's mission and relate to our commitment to safety.
Salvatore Caccavale, Chair
Pam Martinez, Board Liaison and Co-chair
- Chris Crean
- Jeffrey Dupoux
- Anthony Griffith
- Dennis King
- Larry Kreiser
- Jimmie Lytle
- Mike McDonal
- Michelle Petelicki
- Mark Renne
- Newel Scoon
- Steven O’Shea
- Chad Sleeper
- Buddy Sload
- Tom Taylor
- Rich Tisone
Scholarship Committee
The role of the Scholarship Committee is to review blind applications received for the Scholarship Program annually and to provide recommendations to the Board for the two recipients.
- Brad Decker
- Roy Furo
- Dennis King
- Meg Lewis
- Jonathan Robbins
- Steve Weiss