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Executive Committee

The Executive Committee provides overall direction for the Board and its Committees. It is comprised of the Officers and two other members of the Board of Directors appointed by the President. In addition, the immediate past president serves as an ex officio member of the Executive Committee. It advises the board and makes interim policy interpretations between board meetings. The committee is empowered to act on behalf of the Board of Directors when necessary, subject to the subsequent ratification of the board. In such instances, the Executive Committee shall have all the powers of the Board of Directors, except the powers to make or amend bylaws. It is also responsible for the development of a long-range plan, updated yearly, that will outline the general scope and breadth of organized alumni activities the Association desires.

  • Officers
    • Russ Ballagh (President)
    • Alan Prestwood (Vice President)
    • John Valente (Secretary)
    • Mike Gordon(Treasurer)
    • Kathy LaMartina (Ex-Officio)
    • Jim Downey (IPP)

Alumni Board Advisory Council (ABAC)

In order to coordinate and provide liaison between standing committees, the Executive Committee has assigned Executive Committee Members to serve as liaison members of standing committees as follows:

  • Members
    • Bob Arnold
    • Paul Cecala
    • Dale Dettmer
    • Jim Downey
    • Jim Irvin
    • Charlie McShane
    • Rob Phebus
    • George Poidomani
    • Ken Revay

Alumni Relations Committee

This committee is responsible for building good relationships between the Alumni Association and the alumni. It develops networks among our alumni to facilitate professional interaction and career opportunities for alumni and current students. This committee also works to establish, expand and promote chapters and other alumni organizations. It advises staff and chapter leaders in the areas of planning, chapter development and program promotions.

This committee also ensures that the Alumni Association utilizes the most effective communication and marketing techniques and vehicles to reach our alumni. It is concerned with improving communication with alumni in order to facilitate greater involvement of alumni in Association programs and services. It reviews and recommends new programs and services for alumni.

  • Committee Liaison
    • Alan Prestwood
  • Chair
    • Weyni Clacken
  • Members
    • Gene Buzzi
    • Chris Campbell
    • Jack Kelly
    • Carolyn Kinebrew-Bosa
    • Herb Raybourn
    • Rocky Rockmaker
    • Allyn Saunders
    • Jason Terrei
    • Jerome Thomas
    • Milo Zonka

Finance Committee

This committee reviews and oversees the financial affairs of the Association and recommends an annual Association budget to the Board of Directors. This committee is also responsible for implementing Association programs and activities designed to benefit the members and/or promote revenue sources for Association programs. Activities such as group insurance, credit cards, travel and similar programs are in this committee's purview.

  • Committee Liaison
    • Mike Gordon
  • Chair
    • Mike Gordon
  • Vice Chair
    • John Valente
  • Members
    • Marjorie Becket
    • John Courtney
    • Jim Herdt
    • Don Hooper
    • Mukesh Khattar
    • Garry Miller
    • Penny Vassar

Nominations Committee

This committee is responsible for searching out and evaluating prospective members of the Board. In preparing recommendations for board membership, the committee ensures appropriate alumni representation from the various geographical areas, organizational units and demographic characteristics of the alumni. The committee evaluates current members of the Board for possible re-election and considers nominations from the general membership to the Board. The committee also evaluates current board members in order to provide a selection of candidates for officer positions. The committee also nominates an individual for any vacancy of an office or Board position.

This committee is also responsible for reviewing criteria for honors and awards established by the Board. It receives nominations and makes recommendations of recipients of annual honors and awards. This committee also assists in developing award presentation ceremonies.

  • Committee Liaison
    • Russ Ballagh
  • Chair
    • Joan Bixby
  • Vice Chair
    • Rosann Kryczkowski
  • Members
    • Paul Cecala
    • Alexis "Sandy" Loo
    • Dean Smehil
    • Mike Ussak
    • Ray Wilkins

Student Relations Committee

This committee is responsible for developing good relationships between alumni and current students. A primary responsibility is to support and encourage the student-alumni program that is building closer links between alumni and students through service projects that support the mission of Florida Tech. This committee is also responsible for coordinating alumni-related homecoming activities and for promoting alumni participation.

  • Committee Liaison
    • John Valente
  • Chair
    • Sarah Dunsford
  • Members
    • Rodney Bowers
    • Diane Deaton
    • Elizabeth Haupin
    • Dave Kaczmarczyk
    • Sara Fieberg

University Relations Committee

This committee is responsible for improving relations between the Alumni Association and the university by developing programs which support the university in achieving its goals. It assists the Office of Development in generating funds for the enhancement of the university.

  • Committee Liaison
    • Kathy LaMartina
  • Chair
    • Kathy LaMartina
  • Members
    • Bob Ball
    • Ken Calcatera
    • Dick Enstice
    • Dirk Fieberg
    • Rick Horner
    • Francisco "Kiko" Picornell