AEC Committees

AEC members work together on the following committees to bring services to our members and to the industry. Interested in participating? Contact us at associationexecutivescouncil@gmail.com.

  • Plans and implements programs which recognize the achievements of members of AEC, including but not limited to the Communications Awards.

    2026 Committee:

    • Ellen Whitaker, Chair (Georgia)

    • Alice Aimes (Maine)

    • Jeffrey Beirigner (Wisconsin)

  • Solicits and selects winners of the prestigious award given annually at PHCC-NA CONNECT. (Committee comprised of 3-5 previous winners.)

    2026 Committee:

    • Bev Potts, Chair (Illinois)

    • Beth Killen (Tennessee)

    • Ellen Whitaker (Georgia)

  • Reviews association bylaws on a regular basis and recommends amendments to membership as appropriate.

    2026 Committee:

    • Mike McGraw (Pennsylvania), Chair

    • Kristie Brunick (South Dakota)

    • Crystal Carter (Louisiana)

    • Darrell Fuller (Oregon)

    • Beth Killen (Tennessee)

  • Researches programs, solicits articles, and is a resource for the members of the AEC. Contributes to educational conferences and events.

    2026 Committee:

    • Rocco Fana, Chair (Ohio)

    • Kristie Brunick (South Dakota)

    • Susan Milhoan (Virginia)

    • SJ Peters (Chicago)

    • Vicki Van Nest (Texas)

  • Oversees the business of the association and makes recommendations to the board and membership as appropriate.

    2026 Committee:

    • Crystal Carter (Louisiana), President

    • Vicki VanNest (Texas), Vice President

    • Kristie Brunick (South Dakota), Secretary

    • Mike McGraw (Pennsylvania), Treasurer

    • Gina Scumaci (Connecticut), Chairman of the Board

  • Implements surveys which will determine member needs and provide tabulation with recommendations to the Board, plan and implement programs to turn prospects into new members.

    2026 Committee:

    • Taylor Bray, Chair (San Diego)

    • Alicia Baron, Chair (North Texas)

  • Solicits volunteers, seeks prospects, qualifies and prepares a slate of nominees for the coming years’ board of directors ballot.

    2026 Committees:

    • Wayne Thomas, Chair (Massachusetts)

    • Joleen Lord (Kansas)

    • Todd Allred (Washington)

    • Rocco Fana (Ohio)

    • Darrell Fuller (Oregon)

  • Develops scholarships and qualifying criteria. Reviews applicants and makes recommendation to board.

    2026 Committee:

    • Stephanie Blazek (North Carolina), Chair

    • Rocco Fana (Ohio)

    • Mike McGraw (Pennsylvania)

    • Wayne Thomas (Massachusetts)

    • Nicole Urizzo (New Jersey)

  • Plans and implements a focused educational program for all AEC members.

    2026 Committees:

    • Susan Milhoan, Chair (Virginia)

    • David Radziej (Minnesota)

    • Vicki Van Nest (Texas(