Annual Convention Planning Committee Chairman: Arthur Barrett, Barrett Distribution Centers 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. Associate Member/Member Advantage Committee Chairman: Chris Oechsel, Zethcon Co-Chairman: n/a This committee is responsible for the development of the associate member value proposition and maintains a strong line of communication with the associate members to insure the organization is aware of and responds to their needs. This committee also reviews and recommends to the Board of Directors those programs to become Member Advantage partners. Member Advantage partners are screened by this committee as to proposals and annual performance. Canadian Council Committee Chairman: Brenda Lemeiux, Kuehne + Nagel Co-Chairman: n/a Education Advisory Committee Chairman: Chip Scholz, Scholz and Associates Co-Chairman: n/a Identifies educational needs of the membership and assists in the development of course curriculum. Executive Committee Chairman: Linda Hothem, CLP, Matson Global Distribution Co-Chairman: n/a This committee is composed of the Chairman of the Board, Chairman Elect, Immediate Past Chairman, President, Treasurer and Secretary. This committee is empowered by the Board to make decisions on behalf of the Board, with only a few exceptions. The Executive Committee meets four times or more annually to provide guidance, oversight and governance to the association. Finance/Audit Committee Chairman: Paul Verst, Verst Group Logistics Co-Chairman: n/a This committee is responsible for the receipt of the audit report from our outside CPA firm. This committee is chaired by the Treasurer of the Association. The committee reviews the financial performance of the organization, oversees the preparation of the annual budget, and recommends such changes as are required to insure proper oversight of the membership investment. Government Affairs Committee Chairman: Bob Bianco, Menlo Worldwide Co-Chairman: Doug Sibila, Peoples Services 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. Insurance and Legal Affairs Committee Chairman: Ann Christopher, Kenco Logistic Services Co-Chairman: Eric Little, Corporate Risk Management This committee is responsible for the review and recommendation of the association’s endorsed insurance program, for the review and recommendation of the association’s legal advice services, and for the review of the legal documents provided by the association to its membership. Marketing Committee Chairman: Chris Kane, CLP, Kane is Able Co-Chairman: n/a Recommends and undertakes action to create effective and continuing outreach, both internal to our existing membership and external to prospects and the shipper community a public awareness program on behalf of the Association. Membership and Retention Committee Chairman: Rich Hamilton, Prologis Co-Chairman: Mich Bayley, SPExpress Works on membership growth and retention. Advises staff regarding member services for all member types. Nominating Committee Chairman: Gary Mayfield Co-Chairman: n/a This committee is responsible for preparing the annual slate for nomination of the Board members and general officers of the association. The committee is chaired by the Immediate Past Chairman of the Board. Rail Council Committee Chairman: Ken Johnson, Shippers Warehouse Co-Chairman: John Tighe, Tighe Logistics Group Supply Chain Council Chairman: Cliff Otto, Saddle Creek Co-Chairman: n/a