Convention Planning Committee Chairman: Bruce Abels, CLP, Saddle Creek Corporation Co-Chairman: N/A Develops the program for the annual convention and assists with promotional activities. Subcommittees provide input regarding exhibits, golf, social events and recreational activities. Education Advisory Committee Chairman: Jack Lipin, CLP, Madison Warehouse Company Co-Chairman: N/A Identifies educational needs of the membership and assists in the development of course curriculum. Procurement Advisory Committee Chairman: Larry Kelley, Jr., CLP, Wilson Warehouse Company Co-Chairman: N/A Assists staff with identifying and developing Purchasing Services Partners. In addition, the committee assists with the selection of vendors that offer superior products/services for IWLA members at discounted rates. Marketing Committee Chairman: Robert Moran, CLP, Alliance Warehousing & Distribution Co-Chairman: N/A Assists staff with marketing initiatives to best position IWLA and our members before customer groups such as manufacturers, distributors, retailers, government officials, etc. The committee also assists with the development of an annual marketing plan. Membership Committee Chairman: Jeff Pennington, LeSaint Logistics Co-Chairman: N/A Works on membership growth and retention. Advises staff regarding member services for all member types. Government Affairs Committee Chairman: Jere Van Puffelen, PRISM Team Services Co-Chairman: N/A Addresses public policy issues of importance to IWLA members and works to create positive outcomes for our industry at the legislative and regulatory levels of government. Assists staff with the development of an annual government affairs agenda. Political Action Committee Chairman: Doug Sibila, Peoples Services Co-Chairman: N/A Raises funds to support and ensure the election of pro-business candidates to the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.