Standing Committees
Audit: The Audit Committee monitors and audits the financial performance of the Association.
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
- Chris Bolling
- Heather Brown
- Stephen Davis (ex officio)
- Tamara DelRosario
- Chris Eudailey
- William Flagler
- Robert Gelormine
- James Keck
- Melissa Meador
- Katie Moody
- Jessica Robison
- Trevor Shannon
- Matt Tatum
- Neal Turner
- Tammy Waldroup Sommer
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.
- Carrie Gonzalez, Chair
- Leslie Comer (ex officio)
- Walter English
- Kristen Fagan
- Robert Foresman
- Todd Hubbard
- Bill Lawson
- Daniel Murray
- Kelly Myers
- Lauren Opett
- Michael Pruitt
- Tammy Waldroup Sommer
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.
- Jeff Fletcher, Chair
- William Drewery (ex officio)
- Bobby Gelormine
- Paul Helmuth
- Jonathan Henschel
- Ruth Reich
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.
- Bill Lawson, Co-Chair
- Brian Misner, Co-Chair
- Caitlin Barbieri
- Craig Camidge
- Amy Cornell-Titcomb
- Timothy Duffer
- Jenna Dunn
- Walter English
- Leigh Ann Erdman
- Robert Foresman
- Bobby Gelormine
- Kathleen Hale
- Jonathan Henschel
- Jared Hoernig
- Amy Hoffman
- Danielle Holmstrom (ex officio)
- David Long
- Matthew Majid
- Melissa Meador
- Brian Mensing
- Michael Potter
- Jessica Robison
- Rob Rowley
- Sara Snowden
- Maribel Street
- Dillon Taylor
- Hui-Shan Walker
- Shannon Walters
- Michael Whiteaker
- Gregory Zebrowski
VEMA Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes August 29, 2016
VEMA Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes September 19, 2016
VEMA/VDEM Fall Forum and Legislative Committee Discussion
Navigating the General Assembly
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.
- Danielle Spach, Chair
- Chris Bolling
- Heather Brown
- Candice Crockett
- Stephen Davis (ex officio)
- Tamara DelRosario
- Tanya Hockett
- Paul Lupe
- Melissa Meador
- Kelly Myers
- Katie Moody
- Daniel Murray
- Jessica Robison
- Trevor Shannon
- Maribel Street
- Matt Tatum
- David Topczynski
- Tammy Waldroup Sommer
Social Media Sub-Committee:
- Curtis Crawford, Chair
- Tamara DelRosario
- Kelly Myers
- Danielle Holmstrom
- Jessica Robison
- Maribel Street
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.
- Bobby Gelormine, Chair
- Walter English
- Chris Eudailey
- Melissa Meador
- Michelle Oblinsky
- Matt Tatum
- Tammy Waldroup Sommer
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.
- Katie Moody, Chair
- William Drewery (ex officio)
- Bobby Gelormine
- James Ninnis
- John Northon
- Stephen Owen
- Benjamin Ruppert
- Trevor Shannon
- Matt Tatum
- Tammy Waldroup Sommer
Symposium: Responsible for the planning, development, coordination, promotion, administration and oversight of the Annual Conference / Symposium.
- Danielle Holmstrom, Co-Chair (VEMA)
- Stephanie Harris, Co-Chair (VDEM)
- Amy Cornell-Titcomb
- Curtis Crawford
- Robert Crumley
- Danita Darnell
- Tamara DelRosario
- Sarah Dickey
- Nicholas Drauschak
- William Drewery
- Bobby Gelormine
- Tracie Giles
- Danielle Guichard
- Wade Haubert
- Paul Helmuth
- Tanya Hockett
- Cara Howard
- Paul Hoyle
- Daniel Hudson
- Jack King
- Sherri Laffoon
- Patrick Lam
- Matt Leicester
- Gary Lupton
- Katie Moody
- Lauren Opett
- Darshan Parikh
- Danielle Holmstrom
- Ruth Reich
- Benjamin Ruppert
- Joe Scott
- Jonathan Simmons
- Gene Stewart
- Courtney Shay
- Travis Smith
- Maribel Street
- Michael Teener
- Alex Tran
- Shandi Treloar
- Michael Whiteaker
- Mark Young
Program Sub Committee:
- Stephanie Duffy, Co-Chair (VEMA)
- Lucy Carter Smith, Co-Chair (VDEM)
- Courtney Arroyo
- Heather Brown
- Stephen Davis
- Nicholas Drauschak
- Robert Gelormine
- Tracie Giles
- Carrie Gonzalez
- Peter Homan
- Sherri Laffoon
- Matt Leicester
- Renee McKinnon
- Michael Teener
- Shandi Treloar
- Neal Turner
- Michael Whiteaker
Ad Hoc, Appointments, and Caucuses
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Ad Hoc Committee):
Professional Development (Ad Hoc Committee):
- Maribel Street, Chair
- Joe Dame
- Nicholas Drauschak
- Melanie Fleenor
- Steven Herring
- Alexa Hussar
- Michael Teener
VEMA Rep. Appointment for National Weather Service’s StormReady board:
- Robert Foresman, Henrico County
Faith Based Caucus
Healthcare Caucus
Institutes of Higher Education Caucus
- Peter McCann, Chair
- Tracie Giles
- Jared Hoernig
- Andrew Marinik
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