The Communications & Technology Committee consists of up to eight (8) active FIRMA members. All members must be in good standing. One member will be the current Executive Director of FIRMA, as a non-voting member, and at least one member will be a current member of the Board of Directors of FIRMA. The Board member will chair (or may co-chair) the committee. New committee members will be invited by soliciting the Board and the membership for possible candidates to serve. Although there is no term limit, committee members are required to serve the committee for an initial term of 3 years.
Recognizing that the website is the one constant presence in the marketplace that represents FIRMA, it is critical that the website represents and supports the association’s overall goals and objectives.
In line with FIRMA’s objective to develop and maintain programs, benefits and services that enhance FIRMA membership, the website is considered a key technological tool to help achieve this objective. Specific objectives of the website committee are to:
The Communications & Technology Committee will undertake various initiatives to achieve the objectives identified below. Specific activities of the committee will include but not be limited to:
The Communications & Technology Committee will meet at least quarterly to review website statistics and continually focus on updating and upgrading the functionality and content of the website. Meetings may occur by conference call or face-to-face.
Danielle Albrecht, CFIRS, CAMS
The Glenmede Trust Company
Philadelphia, PA
Niru Pande, Esq., CFIRS
Mechanics Bank
Walnut Creek, CA
Sacha Waldeck, CFIRS, CTFA
Raymond James
St. Petersburg, FL
Members:
Deborah A. Austin, CTCP, CFSA
PNC Wealth Management
Philadelphia, PA
John L. Clark, CTA
Truist Bank
Raleigh, NC
Christine Hartley
Fifth Third Bank
Kalamazoo, MI
Julia L. Kirby, CTFA, CFAP
JKirby, LLC
Gambrills, MD
Bryan Simmons, AIFA
Newport Trust Company
Minneapolis, MN
Marilyn Smith, CTCP
Wells Fargo
Chicago, IL
Jeffrey S. Kropschot, CTCP, IACCP
Kropschot Consulting Partners
Springville, UT
Jeannie Woods
Raymond James
St. Petersburg, FL