Standing Committees
If you would like to serve on a committee, please reach out to that committee's chair.
Audit: The Audit Committee monitors and audits the financial performance of the Association.
- Peter McCann, Chair
- Katherine Henderson
- Meili Niu
- Christopher Patterson
- Stephen Willoughby
- Jessica Winter
Awards & Citations: Recommends to the Board of Directors appropriate recognition to individuals, agencies and organizations for outstanding or significant contributions in the area of Emergency Management based on the criteria established by the Board of Directors. Upon approval of the board, makes known the promotion of achievements, accomplishments, purposes and goals of the Association to the public, the media, and other organizations.
- Tanya Hockett, Chair
- Joanna Hoskins
- Andy John
- Bill Lawson (ex officio)
- John Northon
- Michelle Oblinsky
- Doretha Pair
- Amber Peavey
- Teresa Scott Hoggard
- Trevor Shannon
- Jonathan Simmons
- Christopher Wolkowich
Certification (Professional Development): Oversees the implementation of the VEMA certification program, including: maintaining a set of requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, that warrants certification and reviewing applications for emergency management certification levels and selecting those that meet the certification requirements.
- Rich Mortimer, Chair
- Randy T. Ashmore
- Elizabeth Bartol
- Michael Brinkley
- Candice Brown
- Amy Cornell-Titcomb
- Robert Foresman
- Tracie Giles (ex officio)
- Joanna Hoskins
- Osjane' Mayfield
- Anna McRay
- Amber Peavey
- Ian Pleet
- Teresa Scott Hoggard
- Tammy Sommer
- Jessica Winter
Constitution & By-Laws: The Constitution & By-Laws Committee ensures the Association Constitution and By-Laws are maintained, current and accurately reflect the vision, structure, purpose and policies of the Association.
- Paul Helmuth, Vice Chair
- Sam Burnette
- Doug Crowson
- Crystal Harbour
- Danielle Holmstrom (ex officio)
- Bill Lawson
- Wyatt Little
- Jessica Martin
Legislative: Recommends to the Board of Directors appropriate and legislative needs, issues, and activities for the Association to be involved in. Recommendations must be within the realm of Emergency Management and consistent with the goals and philosophy of the Association.
- Jared Hoernig, Co-Chair
- Brian Misner, Co-Chair
- Renee Allen-Stallings
- James Ariail
- Ryan Campbell
- Amy Cornell-Titcomb
- Matthew Cronin
- Doug Crowson
- Leigh Deskins
- Leigh Ann Erdman
- Jason Fawcett
- William Flagler, Jr.
- Robert Foresman
- Steven Herring
- Tanya Hockett
- Matthew Majid
- Jessica Martin
- Karyn Mauch
- Peter McCann (ex officio)
- Anna McRay
- Christopher Patterson
- Eric Petroski
- John Sadler
- Maribel Street
- Leanne VanDerveer
- Hui-Shan Walker
- Alex Weston
- Jessica Winter
Non-VEMA Advisors: George Anas, Robb Bohannon, Cathie Hutchins
VEMA Lobby Day Platform 2024.pdf
Membership & Marketing: The Membership and Marketing Committee provides and oversees marketing strategies for the Association in order to increase membership and to provide knowledge of the Association to other agencies, associations, businesses, and individuals.
Professional Development Sub Committee:
- Maribel Street, Chair
- Candice Brown
- Sherilyn Burris
- Kevin Coleman
- Tamara DelRosario
- Amie Fuller (ex officio)
- Steven Herring
- Joanna Hoskins
- Robert Lee
- Ian Pleet
- Victor Podbielski
Social Media Sub-Committee:
Nominations Committee: Responsible for soliciting nominees from the membership, confirming interest and qualifications of candidates, and making recommendations to the membership for nominees to serve as officers of the Association.
Scholarship: The Scholarship Committee administers the Slayton E. Addison Jr. College Scholarship, the Grace Tressler Symposium Scholarship, and the Gordon Barwell PEM Certification Scholarship Programs.
Symposium: Responsible for the planning, development, coordination, promotion, administration and oversight of the Annual Conference / Symposium.
- Bill Lawson, Co-Chair (VEMA)
- Stephanie Harris, Co-Chair (VDEM)
- Renee Allen-Stallings
- Michael Brinkley
- Craig Bryant
- Samuel Burnette, Jr.
- Ryan Campbell
- Leigh Deskins
- William Drewery
- Jason Fawcett
- Matt Good
- Tanya Hockett
- Jacob Hughes
- Patrick Lam
- Ethan Longenecker
- Lawrence Mason
- Osjane' Mayfield
- Katie Moody
- Taran Nicholas
- Michelle Oblinsky
- Christopher Patterson
- Amber Peavey
- Ian Pleet
- Vincent Poto
- Amy Rodgers
- Teresa Scott Hoggard
- Sydney Smiley
- Maribel Street
- Johnny Switzer
- Alex Weston
- Stephen Willoughby
- Taylor Zava
Program Subcommittee (VEMS26)
- Claire Doyle, Co-Chair
- Darshan Parikh, Co-Chair
- Elizabeth Bartol
- Dave Coffey
- Leigh Deskins
- Stephanie Duffy
- David Eagle
- Tracie Giles
- Carrie Gonzalez
- Stephanie Harris
- Rebecca Heins
- Kristen Henley
- Tanya Hockett
- Robb Hoffhower
- Peter Homan
- Osjane Mayfield
- Riley McConnell
- David Morales
- William Robinson
- Teresa Scott Hoggard
- Jonathan Simmons
- Lucy Carter Smith
- Alex Tran
- Amanda Weaver
Ad Hoc, Appointments, and Caucuses
Certification Policy Review (Ad Hoc Committee):
- Robert Foresman
- Richard Mortimer
- Michelle Oblinsky
- Shannon Sullivan
VEMA Rep. Appointment for National Weather Service’s StormReady Board:
- Robert Foresman, Roanoke Alleghany Health District
Faith Based Caucus
- Courtney Arroyo, Chair
- vacant, Vice Chair
- Moriah Kitaeff, Secretary
- Trevor Shannon
- Shannon Walters
Healthcare Caucus
Institutions of Higher Education Caucus
- Matt Majid, Chair
- Jared Hoernig, Vice-Chair
- Alaina Neal, Secretary
- Peter McCann, Immediate Past Chair
NextGen Leaders Caucus
- Riley McConnell, Co-Chair
- Alex Tran, Co-Chair
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