Associates

ISD's elected Associate Board member provides an important linkage between ISD's Associate members and the Board of Directors and focuses on establishing open communication lines between members, and coordinates the assignments of exhibit booths at the annual ISD Supplier Showcase exhibit program.

LORI CLIFTON

Teadit

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee works to identify preferred communication vehicles for members, identify technological options and communications capabilities available to the Association, and oversees messaging for consistency and appropriateness.

DON GRAWE

Committee Chair
ESP International

Committee members: Randy Smith, Bridget Hanson, Scott Walrath, Mechell Pruitte, Clyde Sharpe, and Josh Hale 

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee, chaired by association president and including the officers and staff director, acts on behalf of the full Board of Directors between normally scheduled Board meetings. Under the leadership of the immediate past president, the committee oversees the annual nomination and election process, guided by Board approved procedures, to recruit eligible members to serve on the Board of Directors. The committee also manages the annual operating budget and the association’s investment portfolio and produces monthly and quarterly finance reports and the annual audit.

DON GRAWE

Committee Chair
ESP International

Committee members: Don Grawe, Clyde Sharpe, Vince Underwood, and John Kates.

Membership Committee

The Membership Development Committee reviews all applications for membership, assisted by a two-person review panel and region captains covering the entire US and Canada. The committee conducts an annual recruitment campaign and advises the Board on matters of membership policy and procedure.

In addition, the Membership Committee oversees the development and delivery of a variety of member resources, including the Certified Fluid Sealing Professional (CFSP) Program, the CEO Forum program, the Emerging Leader's Initiative (ELI), and a variety of educational member services provided through the association's InfoCenter, on display at the Annual Meeting.  With the support of its vendor partners, ISD provides members with a competitive edge.

Through its support of collaborative efforts, including the Association Education Alliance and the University of Innovative Distribution, ISD is able to offer valuable training opportunities and access to important information and services.

VINCE UNDERWOOD

Committee Chair
RT/ Dygert

 Committee members: Mike Drotos, Bob Pater, Mechell Pruitte, Von Hufnagle, Dave Antoline, John Moncrieff, John Kates and Alonzo Rhenals. 

Technical Committee

 ISD's Technical Committee oversees and supports key association programs that leverage Distributor-Associate teaming to enable technical education for the membership, identifying  areas where technical education, insights, etc. from our Associates would have the most impact and value for the membership. Deliverables include the Sealing Your Success e-Seminar series, technical sessions for the Spring Technical Event, any technical content at the Summit, and the CFSP program.

CHRISTY JAYCOX

Committee Chair
Pioneer Industrial 

Committee members: Steve Daniele, Don Bybee, Clyde Sharpe, Derek Boone, Von Huffnagle, Brian DeSpain, Lori Clifton, and Terry Roberts.