2025-26 Committees for FSAE and the Foundation

Volunteers are vital to the success of FSAE and the FSAE Foundation. The association better serves all members because of those that contribute their skills and expertise to lead our Committees and Task Forces. Committee terms are September - June leading up to the Annual Conference. The Call for Volunteers opens July 1 to sign up for these. Check out our ongoing micro-volunteer opportunities to get started now.

A special thank you to all of the committee members for their sustained energy and enthusiastic involvement in ensuring the success of FSAE!

Annual Conference Committee works closely with FSAE staff to plan each year’s Annual Conference

Shelly Joines and Mary BalesCo-Chairs: Shelly Joines, CMP and Mary Bales
Committee Members:
Education Committee Chair: Anne Nevel, CAE
Marketing Committee Chair: Krystal Humphrey
Auction Committee Co-Chairs: Kathy Masterson and Michelle Waddell
Sponsorship Sub-Committee Chair: Janet Roach
At-Large Members: Tara Liaschenko, CMM; 
Ex-Officio: Stephanie Thomas, CAE, CMP
Staff Liaison:  Trevor Maddox, CMP

Associate Advisory Committee (AAC) maintains a dialogue between the FSAE Board of Directors and the Associate Members to address the needs of Associate Members and ways to support Executive Member initiatives. This committee is for Associate Members Only

Jessica WaltersChair: Jessica Walters
Committee Members: Erin Ballas, QAS, AE-MBA; Marty Bear; Lisa B. Chamberlain, CMP; Sue Ebbers, PhD; Carolyn R. Fazio, ECAM; Mary M. Gupta, CMP; Brandon Hall, CMP; Darin G. Henry; Sheri LeaJean; Tara Liaschenko, CMM; Lance Lozano, CAE; Kristin Marshall, CMP; Kathy Masterson; Richard Miseyko, CMP, CMM; Marina Mitusova, CMP; Elizabeth Pardillo, CMP; Janet Roach; Melissa Rudd; Lesa Tollinchi; Michelle Waddell; Kim Wetzel
Ex-Officio: Stephanie Thomas, CAE, CMP
Staff Liaison: Pamela Cabrera

Auction Committee handles all fundraising and donation solicitation for FSAE Foundation Auction held online prior to the Annual Conference and then a Silent Auction in conjunction with the FSAE Annual Conference.

Kathy and MichelleCo-Chairs: Kathy Masterson and Michelle Waddell
Committee Members: Mary Bales; Maria Crume; Angela Emerson, MBA, RCE; Christy Gandy; Tracy Johns; Erin Lester, CMP; Betty Ann Lewis; Charla Lucas; Marina Mitusova, CMP; Annette Montanez, CMP, QAS; Elizabeth Pate, MBA, QAS; Monica Ramsey; Tony Rissley; John Sibayan; Jesse Sunday; Stefanie Svisco; Amanda White, CAE; Mitzi Woods
Ex-Officio: Stephanie Thomas, CAE, CMP
Staff Liaisons: Julia Rooney, CAE

Awards Committee develops and implements the annual awards program

Russ WebbChair: Russ Webb, CAE
Committee Members: Natasha Alexis Kenol; Brandon Hall, CMP; Jeremy Mercado; Suzanne Neve; Monica Ramsey; Crissy Tallman, CMP, CAE, CEM; Michelle Waddell; Amanda White, CAE; Michele L. White, CAE
Ex-Officio: Stephanie Thomas, CAE, CMP
Staff Liaison: Sandy Merrill

 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is tasked with creating an action plan for the newly-adopted Diversity & Inclusion Statement to encourage and increase diverse and inclusive membership and member engagement in FSAE.

CB and JeremyCo-Chairs: Calbrail “CB” Banner, MBA and Jeremy Mercado
Committee Members: Valeria Anderson, IOM; Gregory Brooks; Dr. Gabrielle K. Gabrielli, CGMP; Bonnie Gibson; Ashley Hayes; Willa Fuller, BSN, RN; Jeff Nall; Anne M. Nevel, CAE; Quan Remmer; Chris Rollins; Bettie Swilley
Ex-Officio: Stephanie Thomas, CAE, CMP
Staff Liaison: Adrian Amos Honderick, CAE 


Education Committee develops educational programs for the Annual Conference and FSAE events.

Anne NevelChair: Anne Nevel, CAE
Committee Members: Natasha Alexis Kenol; Cristina Almeida; Erin Ballas, QAS, AE-MBA; Tamekia F. Bennett, BS, QAS; Amy Coleman, CMP; Angela Emerson, BA, RCE; Dr. Gabrielle K. Gabrielli, CGMP; Mary M. Gupta, CMP; Meighan A. Harris, IOM, RCE; Amy Hines; Danielle Jessup, CMP; Suzanne Litherland, MBA; Kristyn McCauley, CAE, CMP; Christina Michael, CMP; Elizabeth Pate, MBA, QAS; Amanda Starling; Megan Stewart; David Stollman; Jessica Walters; Ashley Wheeler, RCE; Leah E. Wiley
Ex-Officio: Stephanie Thomas, CAE, CMP
Staff Liaisons: Trevor Maddox, CMP and Pamela Cabrera

Finance Committee reviews the annual budget and makes recommendations to keep the organization profitable

Kevin MayeuxChair: Kevin M. Mayeux, CAE
Committee Members: Erin Ballas, QAS, AE-MBA; Tamekia F. Bennett, BS, QAS; Joshua Doyle, CAE; Frances M. Gilbert, CAE; Lesley Jordan, IOM, CAE; Russ Webb, CAE
Ex-Officio: Stephanie Thomas, CAE, CMP
Staff Liaisons: Sandy Merrill and Hester Ndoja, CAE 

 

Governance Committee ensures that the operational foundation of the Society is sound and functioning effectively

Toby CummingsChair: Toby Cummings, CAE
Committee Members: Jason Carroll, CMP; Joe Grimes, CAE; Rachel Luoma, MS, CAE; Lisette Mariner, CAE; Jessica Walters
Ex-Officio: Stephanie Thomas, CAE, CMP
Staff Liaisons: Hester Ndoja, CAE and Sandy Merrill

 

Government Affairs Committee identifies the legislative and regulatory issues that affect the association management profession and informs FSAE members.

Amanda White and Robert ArgusaCo-Chairs: Amanda White, CAE and Robert Agrusa
Committee Members: Jennifer K. Abdelnour, CAE; Natasha Alexis Kenol; Bill Anderson, CAE, LEED AP; Erin Ballas, QAS, AE-MBA; Paul Bebee; Keyna Cory; Rebecca DeLorenzo, MBA, CAE; Johnmichael Fernandez; Anne Kelly, CAE, CMP; Marsha Kiner, MS, CAE; Nathan Lax; Paul A. Ledford, CAE, DPL; Melissa Loner; H. Dean Ridings; Melanie Taylor, CAE; Russ Webb, CAE; Michele L. White, CAE; Geoff Willoughby
Ex-Officio: Stephanie Thomas, CAE, CMP
Staff Liaison: Hester Ndoja, CAE

Grants Task Force develops criteria, reviews grants/scholarship requests and determines recipients for FSAE Foundation Grants.

Adrienne BryantChair: Adrienne Bryant, CAE
Committee Members: Bill Anderson, CAE, LEED AP; Rebecca DeLorenzo, MBA, CAE; Cassandra Eraso, CMP, QAS; Carolyn R. Fazio, ECAM; Liane M. Giroux, CAE; Meighan A. Harris, IOM, RCE; Samantha Hobbs; P. Christine Poole, CMP; Nicole Rechner; Tina Ward, CAE; Pete Zimek, CAE
Ex-Officio: Stephanie Thomas, CAE, CMP
Staff Liaison: Julia Rooney, CAE

Marketing Committee works under the direction of the Annual Conference Committee and in conjunction with FSAE staff in member and prospect outreach to create the buzz about Conference.

Krystal HumphreyChair: Krystal Humphrey
Committee Members: Mary Bales; Tamekia F. Bennett, BS, QAS; Laura R. Caputo, J.D.; Kayley Cox, QAS; Larry Darnell, MBA, CAE; Leah DeCesare, CMP; Christy Gandy; Chesley Grove, CAE, CMP; Brandon Hall, CMP; Brittyn Heisler; Ariel Ifill; Danielle Jessup, CMP; Shelly Joines, CMP; Sheri LeaJean; Charla Lucas; Kristyn McCauley, CAE, CMP; Linsay Meaney; Jeremy Mercado; Christina Michael, CMP; Annette Montanez, CMP, QAS; Jenn Norman, CAE; Leigh Stehlik; Jesse Sunday; Stefanie Svisco; Melanie Taylor, CAE; Michelle Waddell; Torquiose Ware; Kim Wetzel; Geoff Willoughby
Ex-Officio: Stephanie Thomas, CAE, CMP
Staff Liaisons: Adrian Amos Honderick, CAE and Pamela Cabrera

 Membership Committee develops on-going recruitment and retention initiatives

Abi and KristynCo-Chairs: Abi Bayer, CAE and Kristyn McCauley, CAE, CMP
Committee Members: Terri Sue Aldridge; Gregory Brooks; Bonnie Gibson; Gaby LaJeunesse; Jessica Montague; Brandi Morris; Jenn Norman, CAE; Elizabeth Pardillo, CMP; Wendy Scott, CAE; Janet Stevens; Susan Stowell Corder, CAE; Tina Ward, CAE; Catherine Wasner; Ashley Wheeler, RCE; Gregory Williams
Ex-Officio: Stephanie Thomas, CAE, CMP
Staff Liaisons: Adrian Honderick, CAE and Julia Rooney, CAE

Nominating Committee develops a strategy for identifying members for leadership positions with the Society and preparing them to assume those roles

Crissy TallmanChair: Crissy Tallman, CMP, CAE, CMM
Committee Members: Heather Armstrong, MBA, CMP; Gregory Brooks; Keyna Cory; Joshua Doyle, CAE; Christy Gandy; Elizabeth Pate, MBA, QAS; Jessica Walters

Ex-Officio: Stephanie Thomas, CAE, CMP
Staff Liaisons: Hester Ndoja, CAE and Sandy Merrill

Sponsorship Sub-Committee identifies and secures sponsors for the annual conference

Janet RoachChair: Janet Roach
Committee Members: Valeria Anderson, IOM; Mary Bales; Erin Ballas, QAS, AE-MBA; Tamekia F. Bennett, BS, QAS; Joshua Doyle, CAE; Cassandra Eraso, CMP, QAS; Frances M. Gilbert, CAE; Ricky Gould; Taylor Hendrickson; Lesley Jordan, IOM, CAE; Al Kushner; Kevin M. Mayeux, CAE; Carina Rawley; Eric Reedy; Quan Remmer; Michael Ross; Lesa Tollinchi; Michelle Waddell; Russ Webb, CAE; Royalle Wright, MBA
Ex-Officio: Stephanie Thomas, CAE, CMP
Staff Liaison: Hester Ndoja, CAE  

Young & Emerging Professionals Committee creates programs that encourages engagement of young/emerging professionals within FSAE and generates opportunities for networking, education and professional growth.

Co-Chairs: Taylor Hendrickson and Karina Fernandez
Committee Members:  Cristina Almeida; Paul Bebee; Liliana Caldero; Jillian Catapano; Hailey Collins; Maria Crume; Michele L Feder, CAE; Johnmichael Fernandez; Ricky Gould; Brandon Hall, CMP; Brittyn Heisler; Jack Henry Hoza; Ariel Ifill; Anne Kelly, CAE, CMP; Nathan Lax; Jamila Montalvo; Carina Rawley; Charles Stanisce; Megan Stewart; Dominique Sweeney; Torquiose Ware
Ex-Officio: Stephanie Thomas, CAE, CMP
Staff Liaisons: Julia Rooney, CAE and Pamela Cabrera

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