Steering Committee

President

Darla Dickinson, (314) 994.2926, ddickinson@archcoal.com

• Provides direction and leadership for the Steering Committee and oversees the achievement of the strategic plan
• Presides at CBN meetings and special events
• Oversees CBN operations, administrative support activities and monitors expenditures of the organization

Past President

Scott Verbest, (314) 206-0642, sverbest@ameren.com

• Provides guidance and support for the new President
• Supports other Committees as needed, and assists the Steering Committee with new initiatives

Treasurer

Rupinder (Rup) S. Budhan, (314) 342.0857, Rupinder.Budhan@spireenergy.com

• Maintains necessary tax related documentation, files and reconciles checkbook
• Creates and monitors monthly income/expense reports
• Reviews invested funds reports

Program Committee

Co-Chairs: Patrick Cole, (630) 586.5194, patrick.cole@crowehorwath.com, Jeremiah Essmyer, (314) 800-2159, Jeremaih_Essmyer@ajg.com, and Amber Pate, (314) 342.3342, amber.pate@spireenergy.com

• Plans and develops programs for meetings conducted during the year
• Coordinates A/V and food at meeting site
• Introduces speaker/facilitates meetings

Professional Development Committee

Chair: Patty Schuettenberg (314) 694.2721 patricia.j.schuettenberg@monsanto.com

• Acts a liaison between WorldatWork and CBN
• Coordinates CBN-sponsored WorldatWork events (including venue, registration, volunteers, etc.)
• Communicates with WorldatWork
• Addresses education/certification questions

Membership Committee

Chair: Kathy Eller (314) 615.5430 keller@stlouisco.com

• Identifies potential members/recruiting
• Conducts member renewal process
• Welcomes new members

Communications Committee

Co-Chairs: Rica Buckels, 314.747.1974, rxh6409@bjc.org, and Melanie A. Hebda, 314.692.5775, Melanie.Hebda@safetynational.com

• Coordinates development of all communications including announcements,
  newsletter, etc.
• Oversees web page design and enhancements
• Leads marketing and public relations efforts

University Relations

Chair: Amanda Baker, (314) 694.4763 amanda.baker@monsanto.com

• Liaison to Webster University

Community Outreach

Chair: Kimberly Powell, (314) 444.7423  kim.powell@stls.frb.org

• Oversees CBN's outreach and community relations efforts

Ad Hoc Committee

Co-Chairs: Rick Wessel: 314.378.3750, rick.wessel@mercer.com, and Alicia Jett: 636.891.5710, Ajett@gclsolarmaterials.com

• Assists with special projects for CBN (such as planning special events, etc.)
• Provides support to other members of the steering committee on an as needed
  basis