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.

    2026-2027 Committee:

    • Vicki VanNest, Chair (Texas)

    • Jeffrey Beirigner (Wisconsin)

    • Susan Klaren (Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino)

    • Crystal Carter (Louisiana) (Ex-Officio)

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

    2026-2027 Committee:

    • Bev Potts, Chair (Illinois)

    • Crystal Carter (Louisiana) (Ex-Officio)

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

    2026-2027 Committee:

    • Mike McGraw (Pennsylvania), Chair

    • Kristie Brunick (South Dakota)

    • Darrell Fuller (Oregon)

    • Beth Killen (Tennessee)

    • Gina Scumaci (Connecticut)

    • Crystal Carter (Louisiana) (Ex-Officio)

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

    2026-2027 Committee:

    • Susan Milhoan (Virginia), Co-Chair

    • Vicki VanNest (Texas), Co-Chair

    • Jeff Beiriger (Wisconsin)

    • Susan Klaren (Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino)

    • SJ Peters (Chicago)

    • Jeana Shultz (Iowa)

    • Chris West (Arkansas)

    • Crystal Carter (Louisiana) (Ex-Officio)

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

    2026-2027 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.

    2026-2027 Committee:

    • Taylor Bray, Chair (San Diego)

    • Todd Allred (Washington)

    • Alicia Baron, Chair (North Texas)

    • Jeana Schultz (Iowa)

    • Crystal Carter (Louisiana) (Ex-Officio)

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

    2026-2027 Committee:

    • Wayne Thomas, Chair (Massachusetts)

    • Todd Allred (Washington)

    • Rocco Fana (Ohio)

    • Darrell Fuller (Oregon)

    • Susan Milhoan (Virginia)

    • Crystal Carter (Louisiana) (Ex-Officio)

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

    2026-2027 Committee:

    • Gina Scumaci (Connecticut), Chair

    • Stephanie Blazek (North Carolina)

    • Rocco Fana (Ohio)

    • Mike McGraw (Pennsylvania)

    • Susan Milhoan (Virginia)

    • Crystal Carter (Louisiana) (Ex-Officio)

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

    2026-2027 Committees:

    • Susan Klaren (Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino), Chair

    • Taylor Bray (San Diego)

    • Susan Milhoan (Virginia)

    • Vicki VanNest (Texas)

    • Crystal Carter (Louisiana) (Ex-Officio)

  • To plan and implement leadership sessions for chapter executives and officers. Programming to focus on advocacy best practices and preparation for the day on the hill. Summit to serve as the kick-off for the Legislative Conference.

    2026-2027 Committee:

    • Chuck Gillespie (Inidiana), Co-Chair

    • Susan Milhoan (Virginia), Co-Chair

    • Stephanie Blazek (North Carolina)

    • Rocco Fana (Ohio)

    • April McIver (New York)

    • Crystal Carter (Louisiana) (Ex-Officio)