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

Jeremiah Essmyer, (314) 800-2159 (or 636.697.4700 - mobile number), Jeremaih_Essmyer@ajg.com; Nazgul Green, (314) 543.2361, nazgul.green@charter.com; Lana Vakula (314) 543.2364, Svetlana.Vakula@charter.com; and Gen Pascoe, (314) 543.2253, Genevieve.Pascoe@charter.com; Andrea Hunt, (314) 288-3033, Andrea.Hunt@charter.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

Amanda Baker, (314) 694.4763 amanda.baker@bayer.com; Patty Schuettenberg (314) 694.2721 patricia.j.schuettenberg@bayer.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

Kathy Eller (314) 615.5430 keller@stlouisco.com

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

Communications Committee

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

Amanda Baker, (314) 694.4763 amanda.baker@bayer.com

Liaison to local Universities and Colleges

Ad Hoc Committee

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