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VPPPA National Board of Directors' Committees
The VPPPA is an organization driven by the objectives, goals and priorities set by its members, the national board of directors and committees. National board of directors' committees consist of appointed VPPPA members who provide direction to both the board and the national office.Committee members must be members in good-standing, as described in the national VPPPA bylaws, and must participate on scheduled conference calls. Members are encouraged to log in to the Members Only section of the Web site to learn how to get involved on a national VPPPA committee.
VPPPA Committees:
2008 Nominating Committee: To promote membership activity in VPPPA Board elections, encourage voter turnout, candidate participation, and facilitate the election process. The committee will accomplish these tasks by educating members about the election process. The committee will communicate the functions and responsibilities the open positions may encompass on the national VPPPA board of directors to ensure qualified candidates are identified. The committee will also coordinate and conduct the election process in accordance with the national VPPPA bylaws.
| Committee Chair: | Robert Bellerive Solutia, Inc. Springfield, MA |
| Staff Liaison: | Bryant Walker |
Achievement Committee: To develop and implement methods to identify and acknowledge the achievements of VPPPA members' experience in, and contributions to, the field of safety, health and environmental management systems.
| Committee Chair: | Stacy Thursby Washington Closure Hanford Richland, WA |
| Staff Liaison: | Tammy Thomas |
Awards Committee: To identify and acknowledge the achievements of VPPPA members relating to the pursuit of VPPPA's mission.
| Committee Chair: | Robert Hamilton Rohm and Haas Bristol, PA |
| Staff Liaison: | Tammy Thomas |
Bylaws Committee: To provide support and guidance to the VPPPA board of directors, national committees, regional chapters and membership as it relates to the consistent and judicious maintenance of the bylaws, including revisions when appropriate.
| Committee Chair: | Kelli Heflin Scott's Liquid Gold, Inc. Denver, CO |
| Staff Liaison: | Carla Esteva |
Chapter Chair Committee: To assure clear communication among VPPPA chapters and VPPPA national in order that VPPPA policies and programs are consistently presented and implemented across the country.
| Committee Chair: | Kelli Heflin Scott's Liquid Gold, Inc. Denver, CO |
| Board Liaison: | Cynthia Mahoney, CHST General Electric Branchburg, NJ |
| Staff Liaison: | Adam K. Pawlus |
Conference Planning Committee: To provide guidance and direction on future annual conference locations and serve as a source of information for annual conference workshop topics and speakers.
| Committee Chair: | Rob Henson LyondellBasell Channelview, TX |
| Staff Liaison: | Sara Taylor |
Construction Committee: To promote and encourage the expansion of VPP in the construction industry through education and assistance.
| Committee Chair: | Richard McConnell Austin Industrial Houston, TX |
| Staff Liaison: | Joseph Cephas |
Education Committee: To provide guidance, strategy and direction on educational opportunities for our members and non-members with respect to VPP and the OSHA challenge.
| Committee Chair: | Jerry E. Ferris General Electric Salem, VA |
| Staff Liaison: | Katie Aceto |
Labor and Management Committee: To coordinate and communicate the benefits for Labor (Union and Non-Union), Management and their represented workforce in venturing into VPP and why it's important to stay in the VPP process. When requested, the committee will identify and reconcile issues that could result in Labor and Management disputes. Intending to be pro-active rather than reactive, the committee will endeavor to resolve misunderstandings or disagreements between labor and management before the situation becomes a road block to the VPP process.
| Committee Chair: | Kent D. Lang Potlatch Corporation Lewiston, ID |
| Staff Liaison: | Korey Belanger |
Legislative and Regulatory Committee: To provide leadership, guidance and support to government agencies and Congress at the federal, state and local levels in a proactive and cooperative spirit in the areas of safety, health and environment.
| Committee Chair: | David L. Jackson, CIH, CSP Fluor Hanford, Inc. Richland, WA |
| Staff Liaison: | Korey Belanger |
Member Services Committee: To communicate the benefits of VPPPA membership, develops and refines new and existing benefits, while ensuring adherence to the VPPPA mission.
| Committee Chair: | William Harkins Valero Energy Corporation, Houston Refinery Houston, TX |
| Staff Liaison: | Richelle Kelly |
Mentoring Committee: To streamline and facilitate improvement and growth of the mentoring program for the federal OSHA, state-plan-state OSHA and DOE VPP programs and the OSHA Challenge Program in order to allow for consistent administration of the mentoring process at national and regional levels.
| Committee Chair: | Mike Guillory Monsanto Luling, LA |
| Staff Liaison: | Tammy Thomas |
