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!

Committee Meeting Schedule:

Finance Committee - Second Tuesday of every 3 month(s) 10:00 AM
Legislative Committee - First Friday of every 3 month(s) 9:15 AM
Meetings and Marketing Committee - Second Wednesday of every 3 month(s) 11:00AM
Membership & Bylaws Committee - First Wednesday of every 3 month(s) 2:00 PM
Safety & Risk Management Committee - Fourth Friday of every 3 month(s) 10:00AM

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.

Jon DeCamp, 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
Jon DeCamp
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
Rich Eckelson
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

Lisa Butler
Sharon Franz
Elvis Guillermo
John Henry
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. .

Erwin Pantel, Chair

Salvatore Caccavale
Chris Crean
Jeffrey Dupoux
Anthony Griffith
Dennis King
Larry Kreiser
Jimmie Lytle
Pam Martinez
Mike McDonal
Michelle Petelicki
Mark Renne
Newel Scoon
Steven O’Shea
Buddy Sload
Tom Taylor
Rich Tisone
Dan Tomlinson

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
Rich Eckelson
Roy Furo
Dennis King
Meg Lewis
Jonathan Robbins
Steve Weiss