Tiffany Pace
President
The President is the authorized volunteer leader of the network and thus serves as the team's primary liaison, responsible for facilitating communication between National and to the members of her network. Prepares agendas for and presides at all monthly network and Executive Board meetings. Assigns members of the Executive Board to serve as project leaders for committees and appoints members to serve as committee chairs (except for nominating committee).
Tamara Granger
President Elect
Supports the president in striving for Best Practices and assumes all duties and responsibilities of the president due to resignation, absence or when called upon to do so. Assists the President to maintain compliance with ABWA's Proud Code of Conduct, the National and Express Network By-laws, rules, policies, procedures, and ABWA brand. Assists the V P of Finance.
Karen Blakeman
Vice President of Finance
The VP of Finance is responsible for managing all aspects of the network's finances. The member serving in this position is the custodian of the network's financial records. She is responsible for monitoring cash flow, A/R, A/P, issuing receipts, reconciling the chapter’s bank account and for producing a monthly financial report.
Candy Smits
Vice President of Communications
Handles Express Network communication.
Christina Hawkins
Vice President of Internet Marketing/Public Relations
Develops a marketing and promotions plan (PRSA, press releases, FB and other social media sites) that will increase the visibility of the network among businesses, community leaders and non-members by highlighting network events, initiatives (new member recruitment campaign, speakers, ABW Day, etc.). Establish and keep a web presence. Provide accurate information for members and guests through coordination with all V P Communications, V P Programming, V P Membership and V P Arrangements.
Patricia Navarro
Vice President of Membership
Serves as project manager for the membership recruitment campaigns / committee. Responsible for greeting and introducing prospective members, sponsors and guests. Schedules, plans and facilitates orientation sessions for new members throughout the year. Coordinates 'Member Spotlight" program.
Callie Shields
Vice President of Programming
Negotiates and secures subject matter experts (speakers, business women, community leaders) for network meetings within the budgetary guidelines. Collaborates with speaker, VP Arrangements, VP Communications and V P Marketing / Public Relations. Introduces speaker and follows up after the event.
Sophia Bekiaris
Vice President of Arrangements
Coordinate with venue in reserving meeting space including reservations, AV, room set-up, F&B (food and beverage). Collaborates with V P Programming to determine room set-up, AV requirements, materials needed, etc. and in-forms Executive Board. Responsible for 'Vendor Table' program
Wanda Glez-Kras
Current Past President
Supports the president in striving for Best Practices and assists the Board to maintain compliance with ABWA‘s Proud Code of Conduct, the National and Express Network By-laws, rules, policies, procedures, and ABWA brand. Parliamentarian and Historian.