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property, and affairs of the Corporation; the Board of Trustees may exercise all such powers of he Corporation as shall not be prohibited by the Act, the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws. The Board of Trustees shall manage the Corporation under provisions of a Fiscal Policy as established and modified by the Board from time to time. </P> <P><A href="https://aimehq.org/about-us/governance" target=_BLANK>Learn more here</A>.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Jim Robinson</td> <td>Trustee</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/31/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ron Ashburn</td> <td>Trustee</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/31/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mark Rubin</td> <td>Trustee</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/31/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David L. Kanagy</td> <td>Trustee</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/31/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Elizabeth A. Holm</td> <td>President-Elect Designate</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/07/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/01/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="APCOMCouncil-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="APCOMCouncil" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#aimeCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#APCOMCouncil">APCOM Council</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="APCOMCouncil-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#aimeCommitteeAccordion" id="APCOMCouncil" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p class="m-0">Description TBD</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Sukumar Bandopadhyay</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Roussos Dimitrakopoulos</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Sean D. Dessureault</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Kadri Dagdelen</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Julian Ortiz</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2050</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Andrea J. Brickey, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2050</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ernest Y. Baafi</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Winfred Assibey-Bonsu</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Andrej Subelj</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tara K. Davis</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2012</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane fade overflow-hidden" id="award-committees" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="award-committees-tab"> <div aria-multiselectable="true" class="accordion" id="awardsCommitteeAccordion" role="tablist"> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="AFrankAlsobrookDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="AFrankAlsobrookDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#AFrankAlsobrookDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee">A. Frank Alsobrook Distinguished Service Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="AFrankAlsobrookDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="AFrankAlsobrookDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee shall review the nominations for the IM&AD Frank A. Alsobrook Distinguished Service Award and select the recipient. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Gaurav Soni</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nathan Manser, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Raghav M. Dube</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Clayton McMillan</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rudrajit Mitra, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="CindyMooreCourageousImpactAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="CindyMooreCourageousImpactAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#CindyMooreCourageousImpactAwardCommittee">Cindy Moore Courageous Impact Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="CindyMooreCourageousImpactAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="CindyMooreCourageousImpactAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The Cindy Moore Courageous Impact Award was established to recognize the outstanding achievements and lasting impact of women in mining or the mine service industry. The award is sponsored by Hecla Mining. The annual award will be given to a woman in the mining or the mine service industry that: (1) has shown leadership, mentorship, and enthusiasm for the industry and (2) is making or has made a lasting impact on the industry. </P> <P>Members of this committee are nominated from within the Inclusion and Diversity Committee.</P> <P>SME members: to self-nominate for a position on the I&D committee, please email your resume and statement of interest to <A href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</A>.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Kevin Toe</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Matt Blattman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Casey Stazick</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/19/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Elisa Comis</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/19/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Line-Audrey Nkule</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/19/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gustavo Marquez, Jr.</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">05/17/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kody-Lee M. Musick</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">05/17/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Laura A. Nelson</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2050</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Karin Harrington</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2050</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="CoalEnergyandMiningExplorationHowardLHartmanAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="CoalEnergyandMiningExplorationHowardLHartmanAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#CoalEnergyandMiningExplorationHowardLHartmanAwardCommittee">Coal & Energy and Mining & Exploration Howard L. Hartman Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="CoalEnergyandMiningExplorationHowardLHartmanAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="CoalEnergyandMiningExplorationHowardLHartmanAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Howard L. Hartman Award, established in 1989, recognizes distinguished contributions in practice, teaching or research in the field of underground ventilation engineering. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Arunkumar Rai, MS MBA</td> <td>Co-Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Arash Habibi</td> <td>Co-Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Craig Stewart, B.S.M.E</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr J. Daniel Stinnette, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Karoly C. Kocsis, Ph.D.</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Heather N. Dougherty, PE, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="CoalEnergyDivisionandMEDivRockMechanicsAward-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="CoalEnergyDivisionandMEDivRockMechanicsAward" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#CoalEnergyDivisionandMEDivRockMechanicsAward">Coal & Energy Division and M&E Div Rock Mechanics Award</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="CoalEnergyDivisionandMEDivRockMechanicsAward-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="CoalEnergyDivisionandMEDivRockMechanicsAward" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee shall review the nominations for the Rock Mechanics Award and select the recipient. The Rock Mechanics Award is awarded to recognize distinguished contributions toward the advancement of rock mechanics. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Brijes Mishra, PHD</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David Cheung</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zoheir Khademian</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Deniz Tuncay</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily Rose</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Laura Claire O'Connor</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jim Haughey</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Anna P. Perry</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="CoalEnergyDivisionandMPDFrankFAplanAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="CoalEnergyDivisionandMPDFrankFAplanAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#CoalEnergyDivisionandMPDFrankFAplanAwardCommittee">Coal & Energy Division and MPD Frank F. Aplan Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="CoalEnergyDivisionandMPDFrankFAplanAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="CoalEnergyDivisionandMPDFrankFAplanAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee shall review the nominations for the Aplan Award and select the recipient. The Frank F. Aplan Award (Aplan Award) recognizes engineering or scientific contributions that further the understanding of the technology of coal and/or mineral engineering. Eligible areas of recognition include agglomeration, classification, comminution, electrical and magnetic separation, flocculation and sedimentation, froth flotation, and other related processing operations. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Barbara J. Arnold</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James E. Gebhardt, PE, PHD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Susan B. Bealko, MS, MPH</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert V. Washnock, QP</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Tathagata Ghosh, PhD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. D. Erik Spiller</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="CoalEnergyDivisionDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="CoalEnergyDivisionDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#CoalEnergyDivisionDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee">Coal & Energy Division Distinguished Service Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="CoalEnergyDivisionDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="CoalEnergyDivisionDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Award is administered by SME鈥檚 Coal & Energy Division. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Steven J. Schafrik</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Susan B. Bealko, MS, MPH</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Edward F. Zeglen, Jr, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Tathagata Ghosh, PhD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Samuel C. Baker</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="CoalEnergyDivisionErskineRamsayMedalAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="CoalEnergyDivisionErskineRamsayMedalAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#CoalEnergyDivisionErskineRamsayMedalAwardCommittee">Coal & Energy Division Erskine Ramsay Medal Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="CoalEnergyDivisionErskineRamsayMedalAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="CoalEnergyDivisionErskineRamsayMedalAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Erskine Ramsay Award Committee is responsible for reviewing the nominations for the Erskine Ramsay Award and selecting the recipient. The Ramsay Award recognizes distinguished achievement in coal mining to include both bituminous coal and anthracite. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Brian N. Shaffer, P.G.</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert A. Kimutis</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thomas A. Gray</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Baojie Zhang</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Abhishek Choudhury</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J. Eric Shereda, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sampurna Arya</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael A. Trevits, MBA, PG</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="CoalEnergyDivisionHowardNEavensonAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="CoalEnergyDivisionHowardNEavensonAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#CoalEnergyDivisionHowardNEavensonAwardCommittee">Coal & Energy Division Howard N. Eavenson Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="CoalEnergyDivisionHowardNEavensonAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="CoalEnergyDivisionHowardNEavensonAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Howard N. Eavenson Award Committee is responsible for reviewing the nominations for the Howard N. Eavenson Award and selecting the recipient. The Eavenson Award recognizes distinguished contributions to the advancement of coal mining. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Michael Karmis</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Amy L. McBrayer</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Edward F. Zeglen, Jr, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Ryan M. Murray</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Vladislav Kecojevic</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael A. Trevits, MBA, PG</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="CoalEnergyDivisionJWWoomerAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="CoalEnergyDivisionJWWoomerAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#CoalEnergyDivisionJWWoomerAwardCommittee">Coal & Energy Division J. W. Woomer Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="CoalEnergyDivisionJWWoomerAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="CoalEnergyDivisionJWWoomerAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee selects the recipient(s) of the J.W. Woomer Award. This award brings recognition of engineering professionalism to young people working in the coal industry. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Susan B. Bealko, MS, MPH</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gregory S. Barclay</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael Keener</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thomas C. Rauch</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Matthew R. Gray</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Brett A. Ashley, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="CoalEnergyDivisionPercyNichollsAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="CoalEnergyDivisionPercyNichollsAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#CoalEnergyDivisionPercyNichollsAwardCommittee">Coal & Energy Division Percy Nicholls Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="CoalEnergyDivisionPercyNichollsAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="CoalEnergyDivisionPercyNichollsAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee selects the recipient of the annual Percy W. Nicholls Award. Established in 1942, funded by AIME and ASME in alternating years, the Percy W. Nicholls Award is given for notable scientific or industrial achievement in the field of solid fuels. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Brijes Mishra, PHD</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Deniz Tuncay</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Thomas A. Toney</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="CoalEnergyDivisionScholarshipCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="CoalEnergyDivisionScholarshipCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#CoalEnergyDivisionScholarshipCommittee">Coal & Energy Division Scholarship Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="CoalEnergyDivisionScholarshipCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="CoalEnergyDivisionScholarshipCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee shall review all applications for the Coal & Energy Division Scholarship and the John Sidney Marshall Scholarship and select the recipient(s). </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Jon M. Bobbera</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Brett A. Ashley, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael Keener</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rohit Pandey</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Brian Welsh</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="CoalEnergyDivisionStefankoBestPaperAward-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="CoalEnergyDivisionStefankoBestPaperAward" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#CoalEnergyDivisionStefankoBestPaperAward">Coal & Energy Division Stefanko Best Paper Award</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="CoalEnergyDivisionStefankoBestPaperAward-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="CoalEnergyDivisionStefankoBestPaperAward" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee selects the recipient(s) of the Stefanko Best Paper Award. The Coal & Energy Division Stefanko Best Paper Award is awarded to recognize authors presenting papers in the Coal & Energy Division technical sessions for their contributions to the body of knowledge. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Samuel C. Baker</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Rachel Gibson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jim Haughey</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Deniz Tuncay</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ashish R. Kumar, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jason N. Todd</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="EnvironmentalDivisionBenefactorAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="EnvironmentalDivisionBenefactorAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#EnvironmentalDivisionBenefactorAwardCommittee">Environmental Division Benefactor Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="EnvironmentalDivisionBenefactorAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="EnvironmentalDivisionBenefactorAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Environmental Division Benefactor Award is administered by the SME Environmental Division Executive Committee. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Annelia Tinklenberg</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Omar A. Smith</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Amar Patel</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Heather Halderman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Genevieve M. Sutton</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="EnvironmentalDivisionDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="EnvironmentalDivisionDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#EnvironmentalDivisionDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee">Environmental Division Distinguished Service Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="EnvironmentalDivisionDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="EnvironmentalDivisionDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee shall review the nominations for the Environmental Division Distinguished Service Award recipient. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Annelia Tinklenberg</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jen Pepe</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Omar A. Smith</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Genevieve M. Sutton</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2029</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Heather Halderman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Amar Patel</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="EnvironmentalDivisionScholarshipCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="EnvironmentalDivisionScholarshipCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#EnvironmentalDivisionScholarshipCommittee">Environmental Division Scholarship Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="EnvironmentalDivisionScholarshipCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="EnvironmentalDivisionScholarshipCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee shall review all applications for the EVD Scholarship and select the recipient(s). </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily Schlenker</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Beatriz Zataray</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Irene Montero</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James Mullen</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Julia Schmidt</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="EnvironmentalStewardshipDistinguishedServiceAward-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="EnvironmentalStewardshipDistinguishedServiceAward" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#EnvironmentalStewardshipDistinguishedServiceAward">Environmental Stewardship Distinguished Service Award</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="EnvironmentalStewardshipDistinguishedServiceAward-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="EnvironmentalStewardshipDistinguishedServiceAward" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee shall review the nominations for the SME/AIME Environmental Stewardship Distinguished Service Award and select the recipient. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Omar A. Smith</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Annelia Tinklenberg</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Genevieve M. Sutton</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2029</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Heather Halderman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jen Pepe</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Amar Patel</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="HealthSafetyDivisionNominatingandAwardsCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="HealthSafetyDivisionNominatingandAwardsCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#HealthSafetyDivisionNominatingandAwardsCommittee">Health & Safety Division Nominating and Awards Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="HealthSafetyDivisionNominatingandAwardsCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="HealthSafetyDivisionNominatingandAwardsCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>This committee will develop nominations for Division committees and the Division鈥檚 awards including, but not limited to: ensuring a representative slate of nominees (from the committee and the public), promoting and recruiting nominations for each award, providing a slate of nominees for each award to the S&H Division executive committee for their adjudication, maintaining confidentiality regarding all aspects of the nomination and award selection process, working with SME staff to ensure physical awards are prepared for presentation at H&S Division award breakfast at the annual SME conference and exposition. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily J. Haas</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Juan J. Monsalve, M.Sc</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Elham Rahimi, PHD</td> <td>Co-Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lara Sims, CMSP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Andrea J. Brickey, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="HealthSafetyDivisionScholarshipCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="HealthSafetyDivisionScholarshipCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#HealthSafetyDivisionScholarshipCommittee">Health & Safety Division Scholarship Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="HealthSafetyDivisionScholarshipCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="HealthSafetyDivisionScholarshipCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p class="m-0">Description TBD</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily J. Haas</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Amy J Richins</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joseph Bucci</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monique Parker</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Darin R. Klewsaat, CMSP, CPG, PG</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Michael G. Nelson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="IMADGeraldVHendersonMemorialScholarshipCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="IMADGeraldVHendersonMemorialScholarshipCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#IMADGeraldVHendersonMemorialScholarshipCommittee">IM&AD Gerald V. Henderson Memorial Scholarship Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="IMADGeraldVHendersonMemorialScholarshipCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="IMADGeraldVHendersonMemorialScholarshipCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee shall review all applications for the IM&AD Scholarship and select the recipient(s). </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Raghav M. Dube</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nathan Manser, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Tushar Gupta</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John Sackrider</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Himesh Patel</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="IndustrialMineralsAggMEDivStewartRWallaceMemorialScholarship-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="IndustrialMineralsAggMEDivStewartRWallaceMemorialScholarship" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#IndustrialMineralsAggMEDivStewartRWallaceMemorialScholarship">Industrial Minerals & Agg & M&E Div Stewart R. Wallace Memorial Scholarship</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="IndustrialMineralsAggMEDivStewartRWallaceMemorialScholarship-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="IndustrialMineralsAggMEDivStewartRWallaceMemorialScholarship" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Wallace Scholarship is awarded annually to a master鈥檚 degree candidate in geology or geological science who plans to pursue a career in the field of exploration geology. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>James E. Tabinski</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Tushar Gupta</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bradley M. Dunn</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mustafa Igdelioglu</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="IndustrialMineralsAggregatesDivHalWilliamsHardingeAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="IndustrialMineralsAggregatesDivHalWilliamsHardingeAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#IndustrialMineralsAggregatesDivHalWilliamsHardingeAwardCommittee">Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Div Hal Williams Hardinge Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="IndustrialMineralsAggregatesDivHalWilliamsHardingeAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="IndustrialMineralsAggregatesDivHalWilliamsHardingeAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Hal Williams Hardinge Award Committee is responsible for reviewing the nominations for the Hal Williams Hardinge Award and selecting the recipient. The Hardinge Award recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of industrial minerals. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Edgar Blanco</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Marc A. Herpfer</td> <td>President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. J. Richard Kyle</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Raghav M. Dube</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Bowen Li</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thomas E. Newman, PG</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Riddhika Jain</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gaurav Soni</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="IndustrialMineralsAggregatesDivYoungScientistAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="IndustrialMineralsAggregatesDivYoungScientistAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#IndustrialMineralsAggregatesDivYoungScientistAwardCommittee">Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Div Young Scientist Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="IndustrialMineralsAggregatesDivYoungScientistAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="IndustrialMineralsAggregatesDivYoungScientistAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Young Scientist Award is administered by SME鈥檚 Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Division (IM&AD) Executive Committee. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Gaurav Soni</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nathan Manser, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Riddhika Jain</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rudrajit Mitra, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John Sackrider</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="IvanBRahnEducationAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="IvanBRahnEducationAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#IvanBRahnEducationAwardCommittee">Ivan B. Rahn Education Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="IvanBRahnEducationAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="IvanBRahnEducationAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The Ivan B. Rahn Education Award recognizes distinguished contributions to the educational activities within SME. The Rahn Award is open to all SME members who have shown long-term interest in and have significantly contributed to SME activities relating to the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET), student affairs, continuing education, professional registration, and/or the Council of Education (not necessarily an educator).</P> <P>Members of this Award Committee are nominated by their Division. Contact your <A href="http://www.smenet.org/divisions" target=_blank>Division</A> for more information.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Vladislav Kecojevic</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Kathleen A. Altman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Zacharias G. Agioutantis</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Purushotham Tukkaraja, PHD, QP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mona Vandervoort</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2010</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="JohnFritzMedalAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="JohnFritzMedalAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#JohnFritzMedalAwardCommittee">John Fritz Medal Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="JohnFritzMedalAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="JohnFritzMedalAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p class="m-0">Description TBD</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Levi Thompson</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/02/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Michael S. Moats, PHD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Norma Jean Mattei</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ronald L. Parratt</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Manisha Banker</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rebecca Griebe</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kevin Zeik</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nathan Meehan</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David Soukup</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ron Ashburn</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MineralMetallurgicalProcDivTMSJamesDouglasGoldMedalAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MineralMetallurgicalProcDivTMSJamesDouglasGoldMedalAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MineralMetallurgicalProcDivTMSJamesDouglasGoldMedalAwardCommittee">Mineral & Metallurgical Proc Div & TMS James Douglas Gold Medal Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MineralMetallurgicalProcDivTMSJamesDouglasGoldMedalAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MineralMetallurgicalProcDivTMSJamesDouglasGoldMedalAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee shall review the nominations for the Douglas Award and select the recipient. The James Douglas Gold Medal (Douglas Award) recognizes distinguished achievement in nonferrous metallurgy, including both the beneficiation of ores and the alloying and utilization of nonferrous metals. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Bowen Li</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John S. Carpenter</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David G. Meadows</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christina Meskers</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Jaeheon Lee</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Tarun Bhambhani</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MineralMetallurgicalProcDivOutstandingYoungEngineerAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MineralMetallurgicalProcDivOutstandingYoungEngineerAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MineralMetallurgicalProcDivOutstandingYoungEngineerAwardCommittee">Mineral & Metallurgical Proc Div Outstanding Young Engineer Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MineralMetallurgicalProcDivOutstandingYoungEngineerAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MineralMetallurgicalProcDivOutstandingYoungEngineerAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee shall review the nominations for the Outstanding Young Engineer Award and select the recipient. The Outstanding Young Engineer Award recognizes significant contributions of a young individual within the Mineral Processing-Extractive discipline </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>David G. Meadows</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adam R. House, QP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2031</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert Nick Gow</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2029</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr James R. Wickens</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christopher A. Noble, PE, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kimberly D. Mills, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Tarun Bhambhani</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Jaeheon Lee</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivAntoineMGaudinAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivAntoineMGaudinAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivAntoineMGaudinAwardCommittee">Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Div Antoine M. Gaudin Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivAntoineMGaudinAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivAntoineMGaudinAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee shall review the nominations for the Gaudin Award and select the recipient. The Gaudin Award is given for scientific or engineering contributions that further the understanding of the technology of mineral processing. Eligible areas for contributions are agglomeration, classification, comminution, electrical and magnetic separation, flocculation and sedimentation, froth flotation, hydrometallurgy, particulate behavior, and other related mineral processing operations. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>James E. Gebhardt, PE, PHD</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Clifton A Boylston</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Leonard N. Hill</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr York Smith, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Mohammad Rezaee</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael Blois</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Barbara J. Arnold</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivArthurFTaggartAwardsCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivArthurFTaggartAwardsCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivArthurFTaggartAwardsCommittee">Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Div Arthur F. Taggart Awards Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivArthurFTaggartAwardsCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivArthurFTaggartAwardsCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Taggart Award is made for the paper or series of closely related papers with at least one common author, which, in the opinion of the Committee, represents a notable contribution to the science of mineral processing. The Committee shall review the eligible papers and select the recipient. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Barbara J. Arnold</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">05/02/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>D. R. Nagaraj, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr York Smith, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fangyu Liu</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jiaqi Jin</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pengbo Chu</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">05/02/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Seyed Hassan Amini, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivMiltonEWadsworthAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivMiltonEWadsworthAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivMiltonEWadsworthAwardCommittee">Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Div Milton E. Wadsworth Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivMiltonEWadsworthAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivMiltonEWadsworthAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee shall review the nominations for the Milton E. Wadsworth Award and select the recipient. The Committee is also responsible for soliciting and/or submitting nominations as appropriate/necessary. The Wadsworth Award recognizes distinguished contributions that advance our understanding of the science and technology of nonferrous chemical metallurgy. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Janet Baron</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tim G. Robinson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christine R. Green</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Scott A. Shuey, PHD, QP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert Nick Gow</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Sevket Acar</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rudi D. Frischmuth</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivRobertHRichardsAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivRobertHRichardsAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivRobertHRichardsAwardCommittee">Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Div Robert H. Richards Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivRobertHRichardsAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivRobertHRichardsAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Robert H. Richards Award Committee is responsible for reviewing the nominations for the Robert H. Richards Award and selecting the recipient. The Richards Award recognizes achievement in any form which unmistakably furthers the art of mineral beneficiation in any of its branches. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Tim G. Robinson</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sumedh Gostu</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Janet Baron</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fangyu Liu</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Hamid Akbari</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Daniel R. Palo</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adam R. House, QP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivScholarshipCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivScholarshipCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivScholarshipCommittee">Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Div Scholarship Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivScholarshipCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MineralMetallurgicalProcessingDivScholarshipCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee shall review all applications for the Klimpel and MPD Scholarships and Rong Yu Wan Ph.D. Dissertation Award and select the recipient(s). </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Amy E. Jacobsen</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Mohammad Rezaee</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zachery A. Zanetell</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jordan M. Rutledge</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sumedh Gostu</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Deniz Talan</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kristine R. Murphy</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joseph Trouba</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MineralEconomicsAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MineralEconomicsAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MineralEconomicsAwardCommittee">Mineral Economics Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MineralEconomicsAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MineralEconomicsAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The award was established by AIME in l965 to recognize distinguished contributions to the advancement of mineral economics. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Nathan Manser, PHD</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gaurav Soni</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Steven J. Schafrik</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Donald C. Dwyer</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Edward F. Zeglen, Jr, PE</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MineralIndustryEducationAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MineralIndustryEducationAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MineralIndustryEducationAwardCommittee">Mineral Industry Education Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MineralIndustryEducationAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MineralIndustryEducationAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The award will be administered by the Accreditation and Curricular Issues Committee. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Moe Momayez</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Zacharias G. Agioutantis</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Purushotham Tukkaraja, PHD, QP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Vladislav Kecojevic</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Kathleen A. Altman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mona Vandervoort</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2010</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MiningExplorationDivisionBenFDickersonIIIAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MiningExplorationDivisionBenFDickersonIIIAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MiningExplorationDivisionBenFDickersonIIIAwardCommittee">Mining & Exploration Division Ben F. Dickerson III Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MiningExplorationDivisionBenFDickersonIIIAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MiningExplorationDivisionBenFDickersonIIIAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Dickerson Award is administered by the Mining & Exploration Division (M&E Division) of the Society, under the direction of the SME Board of Directors. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Lia Walker</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bradley M. Dunn</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kevin Martindale</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thomas L. Dyer</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dean R. Gehring</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jordan M. Anderson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MiningExplorationDivisionDanielCJacklingAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MiningExplorationDivisionDanielCJacklingAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MiningExplorationDivisionDanielCJacklingAwardCommittee">Mining & Exploration Division Daniel C. Jackling Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MiningExplorationDivisionDanielCJacklingAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MiningExplorationDivisionDanielCJacklingAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Jackling Award is administered by the Mining & Exploration Division (M&E Division) of the Society, under the direction of the SME Board of Directors. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Donald C. Dwyer</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Daniel B. Rosenbach</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lia Walker</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bradley M. Dunn</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Russell J. Sheets, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2029</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MiningExplorationDivisionDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MiningExplorationDivisionDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MiningExplorationDivisionDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee">Mining & Exploration Division Distinguished Service Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MiningExplorationDivisionDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MiningExplorationDivisionDistinguishedServiceAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Award is administered by the Mining & Exploration Division (M&E Division) of the Society, under the direction of the SME Board of Directors </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Donald C. Dwyer</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bradley M. Dunn</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/26/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Daniel B. Rosenbach</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lia Walker</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MiningExplorationDivisionHarryMParkerExcellenceAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MiningExplorationDivisionHarryMParkerExcellenceAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MiningExplorationDivisionHarryMParkerExcellenceAwardCommittee">Mining & Exploration Division Harry M. Parker Excellence Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MiningExplorationDivisionHarryMParkerExcellenceAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MiningExplorationDivisionHarryMParkerExcellenceAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p class="m-0">Description TBD</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Donald C. Dwyer</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Brian D. Groff, PE, Qualified Person</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Stella M. Searston</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">12/16/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David M. Abbott, Jr.</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MiningExplorationDivisionMineroftheYearAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MiningExplorationDivisionMineroftheYearAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MiningExplorationDivisionMineroftheYearAwardCommittee">Mining & Exploration Division Miner of the Year Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MiningExplorationDivisionMineroftheYearAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MiningExplorationDivisionMineroftheYearAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Award is administered by the Mining & Exploration Division (M&E Division) of the Society, under the direction of the SME Board of Directors. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Bradley M. Dunn</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Donald C. Dwyer</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Russell J. Sheets, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lia Walker</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MiningExplorationDivisionOutstandingYoungProfessionalAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MiningExplorationDivisionOutstandingYoungProfessionalAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MiningExplorationDivisionOutstandingYoungProfessionalAwardCommittee">Mining & Exploration Division Outstanding Young Professional Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MiningExplorationDivisionOutstandingYoungProfessionalAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MiningExplorationDivisionOutstandingYoungProfessionalAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Award is administered by the Mining & Exploration Division (M&E Division) of the Society, under the direction of the SME Board of Directors. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Russell J. Sheets, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grace E. Wilson, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jeff R. Mattern</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jason Sexauer</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Angelina K. Anani</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MiningExplorationDivisionRobertPeeleMemorialAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MiningExplorationDivisionRobertPeeleMemorialAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MiningExplorationDivisionRobertPeeleMemorialAwardCommittee">Mining & Exploration Division Robert Peele Memorial Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MiningExplorationDivisionRobertPeeleMemorialAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MiningExplorationDivisionRobertPeeleMemorialAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Award Committee is to consist of the members of the M&E Division Program Planning Committee. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Daniel B. Rosenbach</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Russell J. Sheets, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Abhishekh Ashok Parmar</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Thomas W. Camm, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Chelsea A. Gilbert</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Matthew V. Deutsch</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MiningExplorationDivisionScholarshipCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MiningExplorationDivisionScholarshipCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MiningExplorationDivisionScholarshipCommittee">Mining & Exploration Division Scholarship Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MiningExplorationDivisionScholarshipCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MiningExplorationDivisionScholarshipCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Committee shall review the applications submitted and select the recipients of the M&E Division Scholarship and the AIME Henry De Witt Smith Graduate Scholarship. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Bradley M. Dunn</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Donald C. Dwyer</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Russell J. Sheets, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MiningExplorationDivisionWilliamLSaundersGoldMedalAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MiningExplorationDivisionWilliamLSaundersGoldMedalAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MiningExplorationDivisionWilliamLSaundersGoldMedalAwardCommittee">Mining & Exploration Division William L. Saunders Gold Medal Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MiningExplorationDivisionWilliamLSaundersGoldMedalAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="MiningExplorationDivisionWilliamLSaundersGoldMedalAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The William Lawrence Saunders Award Committee is responsible for reviewing the nominations for the William Lawrence Saunders Award and selecting the recipient. The Saunders Award recognizes distinguished achievement in mining other than coal (including the production of nonmetallic minerals). </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Gregory F. Sutton</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Marc A. Herpfer</td> <td>President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Abhishekh Ashok Parmar</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Brad Atkinson, MSc, EMBA</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Abani R. Samal, PhD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Russell J. Sheets, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Shaun P. Graber</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ruby Barickman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Peter M. Haarala, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="RajaVGeethaVRamaniGraduateStudentsAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="RajaVGeethaVRamaniGraduateStudentsAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#RajaVGeethaVRamaniGraduateStudentsAwardCommittee">Raja V & Geetha V Ramani Graduate Students Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="RajaVGeethaVRamaniGraduateStudentsAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="RajaVGeethaVRamaniGraduateStudentsAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p class="m-0">Description TBD</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Sukumar Bandopadhyay</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Kramer D. Luxbacher, PhD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Jessica M. Wempen</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Rick Honaker, PhD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Tathagata Ghosh, PhD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Barbara J. Arnold</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lorie Laessig</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/08/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="RossiterWRaymondMemorialAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="RossiterWRaymondMemorialAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#RossiterWRaymondMemorialAwardCommittee">Rossiter W. Raymond Memorial Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="RossiterWRaymondMemorialAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="RossiterWRaymondMemorialAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p class="m-0">Description TBD</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Ronel Kappes</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Erik C. Westman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James E. Gebhardt, PE, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Virginia T. McLemore</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SMECharlesFRandAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SMECharlesFRandAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SMECharlesFRandAwardCommittee">SME Charles F. Rand Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SMECharlesFRandAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="SMECharlesFRandAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The award will be administered by a committee of the most recent five SME past presidents. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Hugh B. Miller</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Marc Le Vier</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ronald L. Parratt</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert W. Schafer</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>William W. Edgerton</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SMEFellowAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SMEFellowAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SMEFellowAwardCommittee">SME Fellow Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SMEFellowAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="SMEFellowAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The SME Fellow Award is presented to a select few who have distinguished themselves by notable contributions to the technology or professional activities encompassed by SME and in some cases for significant contributions to a Section, the Society, or the Institute. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Omar A. Smith</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bill A. Hancock</td> <td>President-Elect</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David L. Kanagy</td> <td>SME Executive Director-ex officio</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2050</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kimberly Walster, CMSP</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Leon J. Jacobs, PE</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gaurav Soni</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Tarun Bhambhani</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Edward F. Zeglen, Jr, PE</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tara K. Davis</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SMERobertEMurrayInnovationAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SMERobertEMurrayInnovationAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SMERobertEMurrayInnovationAwardCommittee">SME Robert E. Murray Innovation Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SMERobertEMurrayInnovationAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="SMERobertEMurrayInnovationAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>Established in 2017, the Robert E. Murray Innovation Award honors individuals or organizations that advance the mining industry through technical innovation, with a focus on recognizing those that implement innovative technologies and processes.</P> <P>The Innovation Award is administered by the Robert E. Murray Innovation Award Committee under the direction of the SME staff. </P> <P>For more information, please contact SME at <A href="mailto:awards@smenet.org">awards@smenet.org</A>.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Nathan Manser, PHD</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bill A. Hancock</td> <td>President-Elect</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>William M. Gleason</td> <td>Editor-in-Chief</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Courtney A. Young</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Omar A. Smith</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Susan B. Bealko, MS, MPH</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jonathan D. Klug</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jacob L. Carr, PHD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily J. Haas</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SMERobertEMurrayInnovationScholarshipCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SMERobertEMurrayInnovationScholarshipCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SMERobertEMurrayInnovationScholarshipCommittee">SME Robert E. Murray Innovation Scholarship Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SMERobertEMurrayInnovationScholarshipCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="SMERobertEMurrayInnovationScholarshipCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>Established in 2017, the Robert E. Murray Scholarship aims to support undergraduates, graduates, and researchers in advancing innovation within the mining industry through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and processes.</P> <P>For more information, please contact SME at <A href="mailto:awards@smenet.org">awards@smenet.org</A>.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Samuel J. Shoemaker, Jr.</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Ali Lashgari</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nathan Manser, PHD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vaibhav Raj, PHD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zachery A. Zanetell</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Omar A. Smith</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SMERobertEarllMcConnellAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SMERobertEarllMcConnellAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SMERobertEarllMcConnellAwardCommittee">SME Robert Earll McConnell Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SMERobertEarllMcConnellAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="SMERobertEarllMcConnellAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The award will be administered by a committee made up of the Past Chair of each SME mining-related division. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>David G. Meadows</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bradley M. Dunn</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily J. Haas</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Tathagata Ghosh, PhD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Riddhika Jain</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jen Pepe</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SMERobertMDreyerAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SMERobertMDreyerAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SMERobertMDreyerAwardCommittee">SME Robert M. Dreyer Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SMERobertMDreyerAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#awardsCommitteeAccordion" id="SMERobertMDreyerAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Robert M. Dreyer Award in Applied Economic Geology, established in 1999 as an annual Award, recognizes outstanding achievements in applied economic geology. The outstanding achievements so recognized must have been accomplished through commercial exploration or development of metalliferous and/or nonmetalliferous mineral deposits. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. William H. Wilkinson</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dennis P. Bryan</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2029</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert W. Schafer</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2029</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Richard Sillitoe</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jeffrey A. Pontius</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David L. Crouse</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. John M. Proffett</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2029</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tara K. Davis</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane fade overflow-hidden" id="board-committees" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="board-committees-tab"> <div aria-multiselectable="true" class="accordion" id="boardCommitteeAccordion" role="tablist"> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="BoardofDirectors-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="BoardofDirectors" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#boardCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#BoardofDirectors">Board of Directors</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="BoardofDirectors-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#boardCommitteeAccordion" id="BoardofDirectors" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The SME Board of Directors shall have and exercise on behalf of the Society, all rights, powers and privileges granted to the Society as a not-for-profit corporation organized under the laws of Colorado in the carrying out of the purposes set forth in the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. </P> <P>SME members receive a nomination to serve on this committee, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Marc A. Herpfer</td> <td>President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bill A. Hancock</td> <td>President-Elect</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Marc Le Vier</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David L. Kanagy</td> <td>Secretary-Treasurer</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2004</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">01/31/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Richard J. Lambert</td> <td>Director</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Barbara Nielsen</td> <td>Director</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Matt Blattman</td> <td>Director</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. S. Jayson Ripke</td> <td>Director</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Courtney A. Young</td> <td>Director</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Justin D. Anderson</td> <td>Director</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert Nick Gow</td> <td>Board Intern</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vasu Gangrade</td> <td>Board Intern</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Genny Homyack</td> <td>SME Staff - ex officio</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/20/2014</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SMEPastPresidentsCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SMEPastPresidentsCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#boardCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SMEPastPresidentsCommittee">SME Past Presidents Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SMEPastPresidentsCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#boardCommitteeAccordion" id="SMEPastPresidentsCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>The Past Presidents meet on an annual basis to review and offer advice on SME activities. </p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Marc A. Herpfer</td> <td>President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ronald L. Parratt</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Marc Le Vier</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>William W. Edgerton</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Barbara J. Arnold</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Hugh B. Miller</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert W. Schafer</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John G. Mansanti</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Timothy D. Arnold</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James R. Arnold</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2007</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Ihor A. Kunasz</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/1998</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>George W. Luxbacher, PE, PHD</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2008</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Thomas J. O Neil</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2003</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Michael Karmis</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2002</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. William H. Wilkinson</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2009</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert C. Freas</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/1994</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ta M. Li</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2001</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James W. Boyd</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/1999</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Raja V. Ramani</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/1995</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Donald E. Ranta</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2000</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Arthur A. Schweizer</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2004</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Barbara A. Filas, PE</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2005</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Brij M. Moudgil</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2006</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Nikhil C. Trivedi</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2010</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John O. Marsden, PE</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2014</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J. Steven Gardner, PE</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2015</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2075</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David L. Kanagy</td> <td>Secretary</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/11/2004</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Genny Homyack</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/20/2014</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/25/2075</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane fade overflow-hidden" id="education-committees" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="education-committees-tab"> <div aria-multiselectable="true" class="accordion" id="educationCommitteeAccordion" role="tablist"> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="ABETVisitorsSelectionCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="ABETVisitorsSelectionCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#educationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#ABETVisitorsSelectionCommittee">ABET Visitors Selection Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="ABETVisitorsSelectionCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#educationCommitteeAccordion" id="ABETVisitorsSelectionCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The Accreditation and Curricular Issues Committee shall determine curricular standards and deal with issues associated with accreditation including the development of program criteria recommended to the Council of Education and, in turn, the SME Board of Directors and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Inc.  </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.abet.org/program-evaluators/become-a-program-evaluator/" target="_blank">Click here to learn more about becoming an evaluator.</a></span></p><p> </p></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Susan B. Patton</td> <td>Commissioner</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. John S. Gierke</td> <td>Commissioner</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Laurie Anderson</td> <td>Alternate Commissioner</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dan Alexander, PE, PHD, QP</td> <td>Alternate Commissioner</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kurt Katzenstein</td> <td>Alternate Commissioner</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thomas Oommen</td> <td>Alternate Commissioner</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Rick Honaker, PhD</td> <td>Delegate</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/11/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Joel S. Kuszmaul</td> <td>Alternate Delegate</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mona Vandervoort</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2010</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="AcademicGrantSelectionCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="AcademicGrantSelectionCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#educationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#AcademicGrantSelectionCommittee">Academic Grant Selection Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="AcademicGrantSelectionCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#educationCommitteeAccordion" id="AcademicGrantSelectionCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p style="margin-left:.25in;">Members of the Academic Grant Selection Committee select recipients for the PhD fellowship and career development grant programs.</p><p style="margin-left:.25in;">Contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</a> for more information.</p><p style="margin-left:.25in;"> </p></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Gregory A. Beckstrom</td> <td>Past Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Leigh W. Freeman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Andrea K. Martin</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Ronel Kappes</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/25/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lorie Laessig</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/25/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="CouncilofEducation-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="CouncilofEducation" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#educationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#CouncilofEducation">Council of Education</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="CouncilofEducation-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#educationCommitteeAccordion" id="CouncilofEducation" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The Council of Education & Accreditation shall review and refer information and projects to the education subcommittees (Accreditation and Curricular Issues, and Student Member Affairs), receive and act when appropriate upon recommendations of the education subcommittees and Education Forum, and determine educational policy to be recommended to the SME Board of Directors. </P> <P>The Council of Education & Accreditation also serves as the Ivan B. Rahn Education and Mineral Industry Education Award Committee. The Council of Education shall find a nominee whose contribution merits the award. Recipients of the award shall be selected through a nominating and voting process by the Council of Education with notification to the SME Executive Committee. </P> <P>The Council of Education Members are the current Chair and Vice-Chair of each education committee. </P> <P> </P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Moe Momayez</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathleen M. Tew</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Rick Honaker, PhD</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert Hall</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily A. Sarver</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Jamal Rostami</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Kramer D. Luxbacher, PhD</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Joel S. Kuszmaul</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily Rose</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Vladislav Kecojevic</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Kathleen A. Altman</td> <td>Past Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mona Vandervoort</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2007</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="EducationSustainabilityCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="EducationSustainabilityCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#educationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#EducationSustainabilityCommittee">Education Sustainability Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="EducationSustainabilityCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#educationCommitteeAccordion" id="EducationSustainabilityCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The mission of the Education Sustainability Committee is to develop specific, actionable recommendations that seek to address the long-term challenges that threaten the sustainability of U.S. Mining and Mineral Processing/Extractive Metallurgy academic degree granting programs.<br /><br />The scope of the Committee includes programming/workshops, the facilitation of greater research opportunities for faculty, the collection and analysis of department/student data, and a variety of other efforts to promote stability of academic programs in minerals education and to improve the capacity of these programs to produce high-quality graduates for successful careers in industry and academia. </p><p>Contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</a> for more information.<br /></p></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily A. Sarver</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/31/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Jamal Rostami</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/31/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gregory A. Beckstrom</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/31/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Leigh W. Freeman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/31/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Angie M. Harmon</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/31/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Ronel Kappes</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/31/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Andrea K. Martin</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/31/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Snehamoy Chatterjee, PhD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/31/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jack Groppo</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/31/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Moe Momayez</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Andrea J. Brickey, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lorie Laessig</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/25/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/03/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MineralSchoolDepartmentHeads-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MineralSchoolDepartmentHeads" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#educationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MineralSchoolDepartmentHeads">Mineral School Department Heads</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MineralSchoolDepartmentHeads-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#educationCommitteeAccordion" id="MineralSchoolDepartmentHeads" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The Mineral School Department Heads Committee provides information on the current status of enrollment of undergraduate and graduate students in the United States as well as educational institutions in other countries depending upon membership of the committee. The Committee is responsible for maintaining accurate records of the number of graduates from their respective programs.<br /><br />Committee members are department heads of mineral education programs. </p><p>Contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org" target="_blank">volunteer@smenet.org</a> for more information. <br /><br /></p></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Kramer D. Luxbacher, PhD</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christopher A. Noble, PE, PHD</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert Hall</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/18/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Qingqing Huang</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christopher A. Noble, PE, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/17/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Barbara J. Arnold</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Michael S. Moats, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jerry Downey</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/02/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Michael L. Free</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>William M. Zisch</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">12/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>M Stephen Enders</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/18/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Zacharias G. Agioutantis</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/18/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Kwame Awuah-Offei</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/18/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Scott D. Rosenthal, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/18/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Navid Mojtabai</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/18/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Javad Sattarvand</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/18/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Karoly C. Kocsis, Ph.D.</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/18/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Tathagata Ghosh, PhD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/10/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aleksey Smirnov</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rachel Grimes</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">12/05/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="StudentMemberAffairsCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="StudentMemberAffairsCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#educationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#StudentMemberAffairsCommittee">Student Member Affairs Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="StudentMemberAffairsCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#educationCommitteeAccordion" id="StudentMemberAffairsCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The Student Member Affairs Committee shall provide career guidance, suggest and coordinate student activities, and exercise general supervision over SME Student Chapters. As part of its charge, the Committee shall develop, review and provide for the dissemination of career information. Members of the committee shall serve as judges for the annual SME Outstanding Student Chapter Contest and the SME Outstanding Student Paper Contest, undergraduate and graduate divisions.</P> <P>Members of the Student Member Affairs Committee are nominated by their Division. <A href="http://www.smenet.org/divisions" target=_blank>Contact your Division</A> for more information.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathleen M. Tew</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily Rose</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Richard Ladouceur, PHD</td> <td>Past Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Deniz Talan</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gregory S. Barclay</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Cassandra N Galvez</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Heather N. Lammers</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/02/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vaibhav Raj, PHD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Amy J Richins</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael Spicher</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Elham Rahimi, PHD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nathan Manser, PHD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathryn F. Kosloski</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>PJ Nolan</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mona Vandervoort</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2010</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane fade overflow-hidden" id="foundation-committees" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="foundation-committees-tab"> <div aria-multiselectable="true" class="accordion" id="foundationCommitteeAccordion" role="tablist"> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MineralsEducationCoalitionMEC-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MineralsEducationCoalitionMEC" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MineralsEducationCoalitionMEC">Minerals Education Coalition (MEC)</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MineralsEducationCoalitionMEC-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" id="MineralsEducationCoalitionMEC" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The MEC Committee provides the MEC with leadership and guidance and assists with fundraising and public outreach as appropriate on behalf of the MEC.</p><p>Contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org" target="_blank">volunteer@smenet.org</a> for more information.</p></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Kurt P. Doran</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lisa Rudstrom</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wendi Cooksey</td> <td>Past Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Patrick A. Jacomet</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathryn F. Kosloski</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joseph R Bindner</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathleen M. Tew</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael T. Myers, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dan O'Connor</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Charles L Zimmerman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Karen D. Rose</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. C. Dale Elifrits</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2012</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Edward Wellman, PE, PG, CEG</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lorie Laessig</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MineralsEducationCoalitionCurriculumSub-Committee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MineralsEducationCoalitionCurriculumSub-Committee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MineralsEducationCoalitionCurriculumSub-Committee">Minerals Education Coalition Curriculum Sub-Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MineralsEducationCoalitionCurriculumSub-Committee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" id="MineralsEducationCoalitionCurriculumSub-Committee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p class="m-0">Description TBD</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Lisa Rudstrom</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/26/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. C. Dale Elifrits</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Patrick A. Jacomet</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs. Pamela A. K. Wilkinson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dan O'Connor</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/25/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rebecca Smith</td> <td>SME Staff - ex officio</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff - ex officio</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MineralsEducationCoalitionExecutiveSub-Committee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MineralsEducationCoalitionExecutiveSub-Committee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MineralsEducationCoalitionExecutiveSub-Committee">Minerals Education Coalition Executive Sub-Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MineralsEducationCoalitionExecutiveSub-Committee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" id="MineralsEducationCoalitionExecutiveSub-Committee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p class="m-0">Description TBD</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Kurt P. Doran</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lisa Rudstrom</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wendi Cooksey</td> <td>Past Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff - ex officio</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David L. Kanagy</td> <td>SME Staff - ex officio</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MineralsEducationCoalitionOutreachSub-Committee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MineralsEducationCoalitionOutreachSub-Committee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MineralsEducationCoalitionOutreachSub-Committee">Minerals Education Coalition Outreach Sub-Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MineralsEducationCoalitionOutreachSub-Committee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" id="MineralsEducationCoalitionOutreachSub-Committee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p class="m-0">Description TBD</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Wendi Cooksey</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joseph R Bindner</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kurt P. Doran</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathryn F. Kosloski</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael T. Myers, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathleen M. Tew</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sabastine Nworie</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hoy E. Frakes, Jr.</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff - ex officio</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Akudo Nwokeukwu</td> <td>SME Staff - ex officio</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MineralsEducationCoalitionScoutingSubcommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MineralsEducationCoalitionScoutingSubcommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MineralsEducationCoalitionScoutingSubcommittee">Minerals Education Coalition Scouting Subcommittee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MineralsEducationCoalitionScoutingSubcommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" id="MineralsEducationCoalitionScoutingSubcommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The MEC Scouting Subcommittee provides support, input and guidance of the MEC’s Scouting Outreach program efforts.</p><p>Contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org" target="_blank">volunteer@smenet.org</a> for more information.</p></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Charles L Zimmerman</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Karen D. Rose</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dan Alexander, PE, PHD, QP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Stanley T. Krukowski, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dan O'Connor</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Aaron S. Young</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs. Pamela A. K. Wilkinson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Edward Wellman, PE, PG, CEG</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Allen T. Cooper</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/04/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathryn F. Kosloski</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lorie Laessig</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Akudo Nwokeukwu</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/20/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MMSASMEPresidentialScholarshipCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MMSASMEPresidentialScholarshipCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MMSASMEPresidentialScholarshipCommittee">MMSA/SME Presidential Scholarship Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MMSASMEPresidentialScholarshipCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" id="MMSASMEPresidentialScholarshipCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The MMSA/SMEF Presidential Scholarship Committee is responsible for reviewing the applications and assist in selecting the recipients for the MMSA/SMEF Presidential Scholarship.</p><p>Contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org" target="_blank">volunteer@smenet.org</a> for more information.</p></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Mick Gavrilovic</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Amy E. Jacobsen</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ta M. Li</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Nikhil C. Trivedi</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/08/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SMEFoundationAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SMEFoundationAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SMEFoundationAwardCommittee">SME Foundation Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SMEFoundationAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" id="SMEFoundationAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p class="m-0">Description TBD</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Andrew P. Cole</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kurt P. Doran</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lisa Rudstrom</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wendi Cooksey</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Peter M. Haarala, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathleen M. Tew</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Todd E. Davis</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff - ex officio</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SMEFoundationBoardofTrustees-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SMEFoundationBoardofTrustees" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SMEFoundationBoardofTrustees">SME Foundation Board of Trustees</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SMEFoundationBoardofTrustees-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" id="SMEFoundationBoardofTrustees" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The SMEF Trustees represent the leadership of the corporate and academic segment of the industry. They provide advice and guidance regarding the Foundation’s management, strategic planning and operations, with a focus centered on fundraising for programs and initiatives of SME. Acting as ambassadors for SMEF, Trustees are knowledgeable of all program areas and current projects needing funding and personally contribute the SMEF on an annual basis. SMEF Board of Trustees are elected to a three-year term.</p>These members have demonstrated the highest level of leadership ability in the above volunteer opportunities. Members are nominated to these positions.<br /><br />To get started, contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</a> for more information.<br /></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Thomas C. Rauch</td> <td>President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Andrew P. Cole</td> <td>President-Elect</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Steven C. Holmes</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David L. Kanagy</td> <td>Secretary</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael T. Myers, PE</td> <td>Individual Fundraising Officer</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Peter M. Haarala, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Jaisen N. Kohmuench, PhD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathleen M. Tew</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sudhanshu Singh</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. William H. Wilkinson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J. Steven Gardner, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mary B. Korpi</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathryn F. Kosloski</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. C. Dale Elifrits</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gregory A. Beckstrom</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gregory E. Hinshaw</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kurt D. Kost</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joshua F. Olmsted</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jill R. Nelson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J. Eric Shereda, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert V. Washnock, QP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Catherine A. Joyner</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Garland Davis</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael J. Deal</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James P. Metsa</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Melissa Harmon</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jay R. Nopola</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Marc Le Vier</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/08/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SMEFoundationCorporateGivingCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SMEFoundationCorporateGivingCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SMEFoundationCorporateGivingCommittee">SME Foundation Corporate Giving Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SMEFoundationCorporateGivingCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" id="SMEFoundationCorporateGivingCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The Corporate Giving Committee (CGC) works with Foundation staff to identify corporate prospects and solicit contributions to programs for which the Foundation seeks support. The Committee identifies potential prospects, collaborates with staff regarding marketing strategies, and sets annual fundraising goals and benchmarks. This Committee consists of two co-chairs nominated by the Nominating Committee, based on merit and knowledge of industry leaders, and appointed by the Board of Trustees for a term of two years.</p>These members are nominated from within the SMEF Board of Trustees.<br /><br />To get started, contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org" target="_blank">volunteer@smenet.org</a> for more information.<br /></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Catherine A. Joyner</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thomas C. Rauch</td> <td>President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael J. Deal</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Andrew P. Cole</td> <td>President-Elect</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Steven C. Holmes</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David L. Kanagy</td> <td>Secretary</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert V. Washnock, QP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gregory A. Beckstrom</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gregory E. Hinshaw</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jill R. Nelson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joshua F. Olmsted</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mary B. Korpi</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J. Steven Gardner, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Jaisen N. Kohmuench, PhD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sudhanshu Singh</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Marc Le Vier</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Garland Davis</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James P. Metsa</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jay R. Nopola</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/08/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SMEFoundationExecutiveCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SMEFoundationExecutiveCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SMEFoundationExecutiveCommittee">SME Foundation Executive Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SMEFoundationExecutiveCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" id="SMEFoundationExecutiveCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The SMEF Executive Committee is authorized to exercise all business and powers of the Board of Trustees, subject to specific directions or limitations imposed by the Board of Trustees. Executive Committee members serve on the Executive Committee for two year terms in each position. The Executive Committee meets on a frequent basis, as determined by the President, to facilitate the daily operations of the Foundation.</p>These members are nominated from within the SMEF Board of Trustees.<br /><br />To get started, contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org" target="_blank">volunteer@smenet.org</a> for more information.<br /></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Thomas C. Rauch</td> <td>President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Catherine A. Joyner</td> <td>Co-Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Andrew P. Cole</td> <td>President-Elect</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Steven C. Holmes</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Marc Le Vier</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David L. Kanagy</td> <td>Secretary</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael T. Myers, PE</td> <td>Individual Fundraising Officer</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/08/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SMEFoundationIndividualFundraisingCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SMEFoundationIndividualFundraisingCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SMEFoundationIndividualFundraisingCommittee">SME Foundation Individual Fundraising Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SMEFoundationIndividualFundraisingCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" id="SMEFoundationIndividualFundraisingCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The Individual Fundraising Committee (IFC) is responsible for direct solicitations of individual support for the Foundation. The IFC works with the SMEF Executive Committee to establish endowment strategies and suggests target audiences for specific fundraising efforts.</p>These members are nominated from within the SMEF Board of Trustees.<br /><br />To get started, contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org" target="_blank">volunteer@smenet.org</a> for more information.<br /></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael T. Myers, PE</td> <td>Co-Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David L. Kanagy</td> <td>Secretary</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. C. Dale Elifrits</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. William H. Wilkinson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kurt D. Kost</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J. Eric Shereda, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Peter M. Haarala, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathleen M. Tew</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathryn F. Kosloski</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Melissa Harmon</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/08/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SMEFoundationNominatingCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SMEFoundationNominatingCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SMEFoundationNominatingCommittee">SME Foundation Nominating Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SMEFoundationNominatingCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" id="SMEFoundationNominatingCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The SMEF Nominating Committee consists of five SMEF Trustees who are responsible for nominating a slate of proposed Trustees to fill any expired terms or other vacancies on the Board of Trustees.</p>These members are nominated from within the SMEF Board of Trustees.<br /><br />To get started, contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org" target="_blank">volunteer@smenet.org</a> for more information.<br /></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Thomas C. Rauch</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David L. Kanagy</td> <td>Executive Director, ex officio</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. William H. Wilkinson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2013</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Steven C. Holmes</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Andrew P. Cole</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mary B. Korpi</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/08/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SMEFoundationScholarshipCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SMEFoundationScholarshipCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SMEFoundationScholarshipCommittee">SME Foundation Scholarship Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SMEFoundationScholarshipCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" id="SMEFoundationScholarshipCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The SMEF Scholarship Committee is responsible for reviewing the applications and selecting the recipients for the MMSA/SMEF Presidential Scholarship, J. H. Fletcher & Co Scholarship, Stantec/McIntosh Engineering Scholarship, the Ernest K. Lehmann Memorial Scholarship and the George V. Weisdack Memorial Scholarship.</p>These members are nominated from within the SMEF Board of Trustees.<br /><br />To get started, contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org" target="_blank">volunteer@smenet.org</a> for more information.<br /></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Steven C. Holmes</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jill R. Nelson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. C. Dale Elifrits</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kurt D. Kost</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/08/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SydSandFeliciaFPengGroundControlInMiningAwardCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SydSandFeliciaFPengGroundControlInMiningAwardCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SydSandFeliciaFPengGroundControlInMiningAwardCommittee">Syd S. and Felicia F. Peng Ground Control In Mining Award Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SydSandFeliciaFPengGroundControlInMiningAwardCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" id="SydSandFeliciaFPengGroundControlInMiningAwardCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The Syd S. and Felicia F. Peng Ground Control in Mining Award Committee administers the Peng Award under the direction of the SME Board of Directors. This committee is composed of five members who are chosen based on their demonstrated ability and track record for dealing with ground control issues in mining.</p><p>Contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org" target="_blank">volunteer@smenet.org</a> for more information.</p></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Ted M. Klemetti, II</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Yang Li, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Rob Thomas</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ihsan Tulu</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rudrajit Mitra, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christopher R. Newman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joe Wickline, PG</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/08/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lorie Laessig</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2015</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SydSandFeliciaFPengGroundControlInMiningScholarshipCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SydSandFeliciaFPengGroundControlInMiningScholarshipCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SydSandFeliciaFPengGroundControlInMiningScholarshipCommittee">Syd S. and Felicia F. Peng Ground Control In Mining Scholarship Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SydSandFeliciaFPengGroundControlInMiningScholarshipCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#foundationCommitteeAccordion" id="SydSandFeliciaFPengGroundControlInMiningScholarshipCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The Syd S. and Felicia F. Peng Ground Control in Mining Scholarship Committee is responsible for reviewing the applications and selecting the recipients for the Syd S. and Felicia F. Peng Ground Control in Mining Scholarship based on applicants’ combination of financial need and academic promise.</p><p>Contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org" target="_blank">volunteer@smenet.org</a> for more information.</p></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Ted M. Klemetti, II</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Yang Li, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Rob Thomas</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ihsan Tulu</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rudrajit Mitra, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joe Wickline, PG</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christopher R. Newman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Megan Martin</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/08/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lorie Laessig</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane fade overflow-hidden" id="standing-committees" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="standing-committees-tab"> <div aria-multiselectable="true" class="accordion" id="standingCommitteeAccordion" role="tablist"> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="AnnualConferenceExpo2025ProgramCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="AnnualConferenceExpo2025ProgramCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#AnnualConferenceExpo2025ProgramCommittee">Annual Conference & Expo 2025 Program Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="AnnualConferenceExpo2025ProgramCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="AnnualConferenceExpo2025ProgramCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>SME Annual Conference planning committee members are appointed by their Division. For more information, <A href="https://www.smenet.org/divisions">please contact your Division</A>.</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Daniel B. Rosenbach</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Samuel C. Baker</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Himesh Patel</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Tarun Bhambhani</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Amy J Richins</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Andrea K. Martin</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tara K. Davis</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2012</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="AnnualConferenceExpo2026ProgramCoordinationCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="AnnualConferenceExpo2026ProgramCoordinationCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#AnnualConferenceExpo2026ProgramCoordinationCommittee">Annual Conference & Expo 2026 Program Coordination Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="AnnualConferenceExpo2026ProgramCoordinationCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="AnnualConferenceExpo2026ProgramCoordinationCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>SME Annual Conference planning committee members are appointed by their Division. For more information, <A href="https://www.smenet.org/divisions">please contact your Division</A>.</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>John Sackrider</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lia Walker</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Genevieve M. Sutton</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christopher A. Noble, PE, PHD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adam Gregor</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jon M. Bobbera</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tara K. Davis</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2012</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="AuditCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="AuditCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#AuditCommittee">Audit Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="AuditCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="AuditCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The SME Audit Committee's primary function is to assist the SME BOD in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities by  reviewing (1) the quality and integrity of the organization鈥檚 financial statements, (2) the SME鈥檚 systems of internal accounting and financial controls, (3) compliance with laws and regulations and the company鈥檚 ethics programs as applicable, and (4) the external audit processes, including the external auditor鈥檚 qualifications and independence. </P> <P>SME members are nominated for these positions, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Resa Furey</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bill A. Hancock</td> <td>President-Elect</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Barbara Nielsen</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jaye T. Pickarts</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Abani R. Samal, PhD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathryn F. Kosloski</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dana Pray</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jonathon L. Pianetti</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ruby Barickman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michelle Hegarty</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">09/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="BoardofDirectorsInternshipSelectionCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="BoardofDirectorsInternshipSelectionCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#BoardofDirectorsInternshipSelectionCommittee">Board of Directors Internship Selection Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="BoardofDirectorsInternshipSelectionCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="BoardofDirectorsInternshipSelectionCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The committee aims to identify and develop future SME leaders through the SME Board of Directors Internship Program. Annually, the committee will:</P> <UL> <LI>Recruit and recommend intern candidates to the SME Board of Directors.</LI> <LI>Evaluate and update the SME Board of Directors Internship Program Handbook as needed.</LI></UL> <P>SME members receive a nomination from their Division to serve in one of these positions, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills. For more information, please <A href="https://www.smenet.org/divisions">contact your Division</A>. </P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Jerry Gauntt</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Karoly C. Kocsis, Ph.D.</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jon M. Bobbera</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Raghav M. Dube</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Ronel Kappes</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Shaun P. Graber</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jen Pepe</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Melanie Penoyar-Perez</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Raven Refuerzo</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="BulkMaterialHandlingCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="BulkMaterialHandlingCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#BulkMaterialHandlingCommittee">Bulk Material Handling Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="BulkMaterialHandlingCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="BulkMaterialHandlingCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The Bulk Material Handling (BMH) Committee was established to enhance the BMH community through networking, knowledge advancement, education, research, career development, and support for young professionals. The Committee fosters practical discussions on all aspects of bulk material handling, aiming to build strong, sustainable global relationships with stakeholders.</P> <P>Committee members are chosen for their technical expertise. Please email your resume and statement of interest to <A href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</A>.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Todd I. Hollingsworth</td> <td>Short Course Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael T. Myers, PE</td> <td>Past Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2003</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2035</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rick Fulmer</td> <td>Past Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2035</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christopher R. Cooper</td> <td>Session Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Carrie Hartford, B.S.M.E, PE</td> <td>Technical Committee Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>David W. Keech, P.E.</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2012</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2035</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Erik R. Groves</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Eric T. Michiels, PE MBA</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Greg S. Bierie</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nicole R. Neuman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ashok B. Amin</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2035</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Brett E. DeVries</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2035</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chad Brown</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2035</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hadi Rashidi</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2035</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jeffrey Ellis</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2035</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Laura Hoggan</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2034</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Marcus J. dos Santos</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2035</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mark Rubalcava</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2035</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Peter R. Sehl</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2035</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sergio Maldonado</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2035</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tara K. Davis</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2015</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2035</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="ESGToolkitCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="ESGToolkitCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#ESGToolkitCommittee">ESG Toolkit Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="ESGToolkitCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="ESGToolkitCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The ESG Toolkit Committee provides impartial, informative, and credible information about Environmental Stewardship, Social Responsibility and Governance (ESG) topics, case studies, and general information using a public website. Our committee is elected annually in February to serve 1-year terms. All year, we are in need of volunteers to identify and review resources. We meet virtually and in person throughout the year. </P> <P>SME members are chosen for their expertise and demonstrated skills. To work with this committee, please email your resume and statement of interest to <A href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</A>.<BR></P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Vikas Tandon, PG, PHD</td> <td>Program Area Manager</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>George Ventura</td> <td>Program Area Manager</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David Draper</td> <td>Program Area Manager</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathleen M. Tew</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily J. Haas</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Abani R. Samal, PhD</td> <td>Secretary</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mark N. Savit</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Peter Bojtos, P.Eng.</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">01/23/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rebecca Smith</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="FinanceCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="FinanceCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#FinanceCommittee">Finance Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="FinanceCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="FinanceCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The Finance Committee shall review annual budget and provide a recommendation to Board regarding its approval, review the investment program for SME and SMEF and confirm advisors are following the Investment Policy Statement, make recommendations, as advised by SME/SMEF investment management firm, for modifications to the investment program, review the Investment Policy Statement and provide Board with any recommended modifications, and review revenue achievement and broadly understand SME鈥檚 business model.</P> <P>SME members receive a nomination to serve on this committee, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Samuel J. Shoemaker, Jr.</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Barbara Nielsen</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Ryan M. Murray</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James Spenceley</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert Goodfellow</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grant A. Malensek, P.Eng./P.Geo.</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David Losoff</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lisa N. Gonzales</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michelle Hegarty</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">09/04/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="GovernmentRelationsandPublicAffairsCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="GovernmentRelationsandPublicAffairsCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#GovernmentRelationsandPublicAffairsCommittee">Government Relations and Public Affairs Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="GovernmentRelationsandPublicAffairsCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="GovernmentRelationsandPublicAffairsCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The government relations and public affairs committee helps leverage the expertise of its membership to create a system for providing timely, accurate, factbased, non-partisan technical information in response to urgent inquiries from SME stakeholders on topics concerning mining, minerals and extractive industries; and has developed a structured program to create Technical Briefing papers for informing and educating SME audiences.</P> <P>SME members are nominated for these positions based on prior leadership experience and demonstrated skills.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Andrea K. Martin</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Harrison Schultz</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nathan Manser, PHD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Rick Honaker, PhD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Heather N. Lammers</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael A. Trevits, MBA, PG</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Amar Patel</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Marc A. Herpfer</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Barbara Nielsen</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dermot M. Winters, PE PG</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joseph Pere</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adele L. Abrams, CMSP</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Edward F. Zeglen, Jr, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert P. Kudlawiec</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adam G. Patterson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Kathryn Larson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Beatriz Zataray</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jen Pepe</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mark N. Savit</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tara K. Davis</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">12/19/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2050</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David L. Kanagy</td> <td>SME Staff - ex officio</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">05/08/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="GroundControlOrganizingCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="GroundControlOrganizingCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#GroundControlOrganizingCommittee">Ground Control Organizing Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="GroundControlOrganizingCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="GroundControlOrganizingCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>Ground Control Conference planning committee members are chosen for their technical expertise. Please email your resume and statement of interest to <A href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</A>.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Yang Li, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tara K. Davis</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2050</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="InclusionDiversityCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="InclusionDiversityCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#InclusionDiversityCommittee">Inclusion & Diversity Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="InclusionDiversityCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="InclusionDiversityCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The Inclusion & Diversity committee will identify how inclusion and diversity can be harnessed to create solutions for SME and/or the industry. The committee offers strategic guidance and programming to support SME's I&D initiatives.</P> <P>SME members are chosen for their expertise and demonstrated skills. To self-nominate for a position on this committee, please email your resume and statement of interest to <A href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</A>.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Safiatu Barrie, M.Sc</td> <td>Young Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Miss Claire Elizabeth Kincaid</td> <td>Young Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Monique Parker</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">01/27/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Elisa Comis</td> <td>Secretary</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Anne L. Williamson</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Janet Baron</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kathryn F. Kosloski</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Edward F. Zeglen, Jr, PE</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mackenzie Sorensen</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Karin Harrington</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Laura A. Nelson</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="InternationalAcademyofMineSafetyHealthBODofSME-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="InternationalAcademyofMineSafetyHealthBODofSME" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#InternationalAcademyofMineSafetyHealthBODofSME">International Academy of Mine Safety & Health BOD of SME</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="InternationalAcademyofMineSafetyHealthBODofSME-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="InternationalAcademyofMineSafetyHealthBODofSME" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The International Academy of Mine Safety & Health (IAMSH) of SME administers the CMSP program. This board is comprised of individuals committed to promoting the CMSP credential and enhancing health and safety in mining. IAMSH board members are elected annually in February to serve 3-year terms. We meet virtually each month, and in-person at the SME Annual Conference.<BR></P> <P>If you're interested in volunteering or joining the IAMSH board, please email <A href="mailto:cmsp@smenet.org">cmsp@smenet.org</A>.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. John R. Loff-Peterson, CMSP, CRSP, CSP</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kimberly Walster, CMSP</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert Pedigo</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. William C. York-Feirn, CMSP</td> <td>Past Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Scott Stilgenbauer</td> <td>Secretary</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hans Gerardo Sandoval</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Ernest Miranda, CMSP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Brian McNamara, CMSP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Kirk Haley McDaniel, CMSP, PE, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">05/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Donavan Hebig, CMSP, CRSP, CSP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christopher J. Pecora, CMSP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">05/24/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chad Triebwasser, CMSP, CSP, MBA</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/30/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Daniel Curry, CMSP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">05/24/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael J. Brnich Jr, B.S.M.E, CMSP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Andrew P. Schissler, PE</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">01/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Melanie Penoyar-Perez</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">01/10/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="InternationalAcademyofMineSafetyHealthCertificationPanel-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="InternationalAcademyofMineSafetyHealthCertificationPanel" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#InternationalAcademyofMineSafetyHealthCertificationPanel">International Academy of Mine Safety & Health Certification Panel</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="InternationalAcademyofMineSafetyHealthCertificationPanel-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="InternationalAcademyofMineSafetyHealthCertificationPanel" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; FONT-FAMILY: Roboto, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE: normal; WORD-SPACING: 0px; MARGIN-TOP: 0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; FONT-WEIGHT: 400; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-STYLE: normal; TEXT-ALIGN: left; ORPHANS: 2; WIDOWS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial">The International Academy of Mine Safety & Health (IAMSH) of SME administers the CMSP program. This board is comprised of individuals committed to promoting the CMSP credential and enhancing health and safety in mining. IAMSH board members are elected annually in February to serve 3-year terms. We meet virtually each month, and in-person at the SME Annual Conference.</P> <P style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; FONT-FAMILY: Roboto, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE: normal; WORD-SPACING: 0px; MARGIN-TOP: 0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; FONT-WEIGHT: 400; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-STYLE: normal; TEXT-ALIGN: left; ORPHANS: 2; WIDOWS: 2; LETTER-SPACING: normal; TEXT-INDENT: 0px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial">If you're interested in volunteering or joining the IAMSH board, please email<SPAN> </SPAN><A style="BOX-SIZING: border-box; TEXT-DECORATION: none; COLOR: rgb(94,127,177); BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent">cmsp@smenet.org</A>.</P></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="JournalOversightCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="JournalOversightCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#JournalOversightCommittee">Journal Oversight Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="JournalOversightCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="JournalOversightCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The Journal Oversight Committee provides input and feedback on the strategic direction of the Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (MME) journal, the quality of the journal and inclusivity of authors and topics, and ensures the journal represents the breadth of SME. Committee members act as ambassadors for the journal and help solicit authors and nominate reviewers, and can nominate future members of the Editorial Board. </P> <P>Committee members are appointed by their Division. For more information, please <A href="https://www.smenet.org/divisions" target=_BLANK>contact your Division</A>.<BR></P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Ronel Kappes</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Erik C. Westman</td> <td>Editor-in-Chief</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James E. Gebhardt, PE, PHD</td> <td>Editor-in-Chief</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Tushar Gupta</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Rick Honaker, PhD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Dale Rucker</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mohammad Jafari</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/18/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. William Pratt Rogers</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Ebrahim Karimi-Tarshizi, MBA, PHD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Deniz Tuncay</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chee Theng</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MiningEngineeringCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MiningEngineeringCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MiningEngineeringCommittee">Mining Engineering Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MiningEngineeringCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="MiningEngineeringCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The Mining Engineering Committee will review papers or assign reviewers as requested by the Mining Engineering staff and provide advice on magazine content, including potential writers, topics, industry trends, and advertisers. Members serve a two-year term and are nominated by thier SME Division. </P> <P>For more information, please <A href="https://www.smenet.org/divisions">contact your Division</A>.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Kimberly D. Mills, PHD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Denise Levitan, PG, PHD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>PJ Nolan</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tom Gray</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Leslie M. Watson</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Abhishekh Ashok Parmar</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sena Cicek</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Steven J. Schafrik</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adam Gregor</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lori N.H. Guasta, PHD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Amy J Richins</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Behzad Vaziri Hassas</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Bowen Li</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mustafa Igdelioglu</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>William M. Gleason</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/01/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="MiningMetallurgyExplorationMMEJournalEditorialBrd-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="MiningMetallurgyExplorationMMEJournalEditorialBrd" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#MiningMetallurgyExplorationMMEJournalEditorialBrd">Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (MME) Journal Editorial Brd</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="MiningMetallurgyExplorationMMEJournalEditorialBrd-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="MiningMetallurgyExplorationMMEJournalEditorialBrd" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (MME) publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed papers in the fields of mining, mineral/metallurgical processing and exploration/geology.</P> <P>Applications to serve in one of these positions can be submitted by SME members with PhDs or higher and will considered by the Chief Editors for acceptance or rejection based on many factors, including whether there is a current need on the Editorial Board for the applicant鈥檚 relevant expertise. Self-nominate by emailing your resume and interest statement to <A href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</A>.</P> <P>To submit your paper to the journal, <A href="https://link.springer.com/journal/42461/volumes-and-issues">access author instructions here</A>.</P> <P> </P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Ata Akcil</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Kwame Awuah-Offei</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Bharath K Belle, PHD</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Andrea J. Brickey, PHD</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Elisabeth Clausen</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Rajive Ganguli</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Philipp Hartlieb</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Stanley T. Krukowski, PHD</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Hamid-Reza Manouchehri</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John O. Marsden, PE</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Helmut Mischo, Prof Dr Ing Pr Eng</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rudrajit Mitra, PHD</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Pierre F. Mousset-Jones</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Biswajit Samanta</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Purushotham Tukkaraja, PHD, QP</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Isabel F. Barton</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/17/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Joseph Grogan</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/17/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christopher A. Noble, PE, PHD</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/17/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Yongjun Peng</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">12/12/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>George Barakos</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/14/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Tarun Bhambhani</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/07/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Timothy C. Eisele</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/22/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert Nick Gow</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/14/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zhiwei Peng</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/30/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Frank F. Roberto</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/07/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. William Pratt Rogers</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Abani R. Samal, PhD</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/07/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>D. R. Nagaraj, PHD</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/13/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr David Whittle, PHD</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Juan Yarmuch, B.S.M.E, M.Sc, PHD</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fangyu Liu</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/15/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Nikhil Dhawan</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/18/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Neel Gupta</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/26/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Weiguo Xie</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/20/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Snehamoy Chatterjee, PhD</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/20/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jianwei Cheng</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/20/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aman Soni</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/20/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Mary M. Poulton</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Zacharias G. Agioutantis</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Sekhar Bhattacharyya, PhD PE MBA</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sumedh Gostu</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mustafa Kumral</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sampurna Arya</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">09/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wencai Zhang</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">09/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chenming Zhou</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/14/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Xu Ma</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/14/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pengbo Chu</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/24/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sunil Tripathy</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/24/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christos Roumpos</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/17/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Tushar Gupta</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">09/22/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Radhakanta Koner</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/05/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">01/05/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rohit Pandey</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/23/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Partha Paul, PHD</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/23/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Guang Xu, PhD</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/23/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Rushikesh Battulwar</td> <td>Associate Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/31/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">01/12/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Ronel Kappes</td> <td>Executive Editor</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Erik C. Westman</td> <td>Editor-in-Chief</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James E. Gebhardt, PE, PHD</td> <td>Editor-in-Chief</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chee Theng</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Carrie Smith</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2029</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="NominatingCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="NominatingCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#NominatingCommittee">Nominating Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="NominatingCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="NominatingCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The SME Nominating Committee is responsible for the selections of the SME President-Elect, incoming members to the Board of Directors, incoming members to the SME Strategic Committees, (Association Growth, Industry Innovation, Industry Workforce, and Responsible Mining and Underground Construction), Audit Committee, Finance Committee and Structure and Governance Committee which are scheduled to be or otherwise become vacant at the end of the next annual meeting of the Society's membership.</P> <P>SME members receive a nomination to serve on this committee, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.</P> <P></P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Marc A. Herpfer</td> <td>President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bill A. Hancock</td> <td>President-Elect</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David L. Kanagy</td> <td>Executive Director, ex officio</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Matt Blattman</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. S. Jayson Ripke</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lia Walker</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Mick L. McCaslin</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James P. Metsa</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Donald C. Dwyer</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Genny Homyack</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">10/20/2014</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="OffshoreTechnologyConference-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="OffshoreTechnologyConference" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#OffshoreTechnologyConference">Offshore Technology Conference</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="OffshoreTechnologyConference-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="OffshoreTechnologyConference" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>One member of the OTC Program Committee is nominated to represent SME on the OTC Board of Directors. Contact <A href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</A> for more information.</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Christopher J. Wyatt</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">12/31/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dan R McConnell</td> <td>OTC Board of Directors</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">01/07/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">12/31/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Cori Knasinski</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="OnemineBoardofTrustees-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="OnemineBoardofTrustees" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#OnemineBoardofTrustees">Onemine Board of Trustees</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="OnemineBoardofTrustees-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="OnemineBoardofTrustees" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P><FONT color=#56636d face=Roboto>OneMine.org is a collaborative effort among 14 global societies and associations to gather the world's leading technical information about mining, minerals, and underground construction. </FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#56636d face=Roboto>SME members are nominated for these committee positions based on prior leadership experience and demonstrated skills.</FONT></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-FAMILY: Roboto, sans-serif; WHITE-SPACE: normal; WORD-SPACING: 0px; TEXT-TRANSFORM: none; FLOAT: none; FONT-WEIGHT: 400; COLOR: rgb(86,99,109); FONT-STYLE: normal; ORPHANS: 2; WIDOWS: 2; DISPLAY: inline !important; LETTER-SPACING: normal; BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,255); TEXT-INDENT: 0px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial"></SPAN> </P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Zacharias G. Agioutantis</td> <td>President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2031</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Nikhil C. Trivedi</td> <td>President-Elect</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2031</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael A. Trevits, MBA, PG</td> <td>Past President</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2050</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David L. Kanagy</td> <td>Executive Director, ex officio</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2008</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Carlos Diez Canseco </td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Kwame Awuah-Offei</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2031</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Steven Shivak</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Valdomiro Roman</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Angela Hamlyn</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ryan Bergen</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. James A. Morrison</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Katherine Williams</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rodney Jones</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dave Clark</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2031</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hojong Kim</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2050</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rudrajit Mitra, PHD</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2050</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Corby G. Anderson</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2031</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Sven Petersen</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2031</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Matt Zappulla</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2031</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="RapidExcavationandTunnelingConferenceRETC-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="RapidExcavationandTunnelingConferenceRETC" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#RapidExcavationandTunnelingConferenceRETC">Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference (RETC)</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="RapidExcavationandTunnelingConferenceRETC-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="RapidExcavationandTunnelingConferenceRETC" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference planning committee members are chosen for their technical expertise. Please email your resume and statement of interest to <A href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</A>.<BR></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Brian G. Hagan</td> <td>Program Co-Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/30/2033</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Samer Sadek</td> <td>Program Co-Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/30/2031</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Colin A. Lawrence</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/30/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chris D. Hebert</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/30/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Matt L. Swinton</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/30/2035</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christian G. Heinz</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/30/2033</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jarrett E. Carlson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/01/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2029</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gregg W. Davidson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/01/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/30/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Scott W. Hoffman, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/01/2015</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/30/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nestor Garavelli</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/30/2031</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Frank Pepe, Jr.</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/30/2029</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tara K. Davis</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2050</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="RegisteredMembersAdmissionCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="RegisteredMembersAdmissionCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#RegisteredMembersAdmissionCommittee">Registered Members Admission Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="RegisteredMembersAdmissionCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="RegisteredMembersAdmissionCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>Committee members must be Registered Members and are chosen for their technical expertise. Please email your resume and statement of interest to <A href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</A>.</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Stella M. Searston</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr John C. Barber, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2029</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Roger J. Sawyer</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">08/01/2019</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John A. Rusnak</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">09/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2029</td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. David Tyler</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tara K. Davis</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2015</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="RegisteredMembersEthicsCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="RegisteredMembersEthicsCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#RegisteredMembersEthicsCommittee">Registered Members Ethics Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="RegisteredMembersEthicsCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="RegisteredMembersEthicsCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>Committee members are nominated from the Registered Member Admission Committeee.</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Donald C. Doe</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dana C. Willis, PG</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Douglas F. Hambley, PE, PG, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hui Hu</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">12/13/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thomas E. Newman, PG</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">12/13/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tara K. Davis</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2015</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="ResourcesReservesCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="ResourcesReservesCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#ResourcesReservesCommittee">Resources & Reserves Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="ResourcesReservesCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="ResourcesReservesCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>Committee members are chosen for their technical expertise. Please email your resume and statement of interest to <A href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</A>.</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Donald E. Hulse, PE, QP</td> <td>Co-Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Brian D. Groff, PE, Qualified Person</td> <td>Co-Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Susan B. Patton</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Julio M. Villon</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lynn Olssen</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gabriel Paulo Santos</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>W. David Tyler</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Leonardo Figueiredo De Faria</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Russell P. Moran</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2008</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Peter E. Christensen</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2015</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael G. Hester</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2014</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Richard J. Lambert</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2008</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David M. Abbott, Jr.</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/1997</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/15/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David W. Armstrong</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/1997</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/15/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Donald F. Earnest</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2015</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Abani R. Samal, PhD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2014</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Scott D. Rosenthal, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2015</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Frank G. Lieth</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>James C. Young</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Kadri Dagdelen</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2008</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert J. Farmer</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2008</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Stella M. Searston</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2008</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thomas E. Newman, PG</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2008</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Aaron Poole</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David B. Travis</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2008</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Donald J. Birak</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2008</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/15/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Donald C. Doe</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2008</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Douglas F. Hambley, PE, PG, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Katie Sweeney, J.D.</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kendall Cole-Rae</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Kent Cramer</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lee Terry</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Leslie M. Watson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J. Eric Shereda, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ronald L. Parratt</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Kwame Awuah-Offei</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">09/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/15/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael P Bohan</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">09/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/15/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. Andrew A. Brodkey</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">09/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/15/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Penne Goplerud</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">09/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/15/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Greg J. Gosson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">09/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/15/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grant A. Malensek, P.Eng./P.Geo.</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">09/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/15/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Andrea K. Martin</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">09/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/15/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Erik C. Ronald, PG</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">09/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/15/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Luke Stephens</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">09/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/15/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tara K. Davis</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2008</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SMEPECommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SMEPECommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SMEPECommittee">SME PE Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SMEPECommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="SMEPECommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The SME Professional Engineers (PE) Committee supports SME members who are PEs or are aspiring to become licensed. </P> <P>The committee meets in person twice a year in South Carolina and once at SME Annual Conference to update the exam and exam study guide, and virtually as needed.</P> <P>Individual members support the committee鈥檚 work, including presentations to professionals, communicating with students, and other support throughout the year, meeting virtually and in person.</P> <P>Committee members are chosen for their technical expertise and must be a licensed Professional Engineer and a member of SME. If you fit this criteria, please email your resume and statement of interest to <A href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</A>.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Genevieve M. Sutton</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christine L. Linden, P. Eng.</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Art S. Ibrado, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>William P. Balaz, Jr.</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Brett A. Ashley, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Don M. Larsen, PE, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Douglas F. Hambley, PE, PG, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Heather N. Dougherty, PE, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joseph M. Giraudo, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. John L. Uhrie, PE PhD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kimberly F. Morrison, PE RG</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Liane T S George</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mark E. Levin, PE, QP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Richard A. Hughes, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Eugenio Iasillo, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Brian L. Anderson, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Daniel E. Walsh</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/02/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Caleb D. Cook</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">05/16/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Richard E. Ackermann</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dave Brokering</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kori Darby</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gary M. Hartsog</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Evan S. Mudd</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Bibhuti B. Panda</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Naci Umut Duru, PE, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael X. Schlumpberger</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thom J. Seal, PE, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ashish R. Kumar, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lisa N. Gonzales</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Larry Williams</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christie M. Kearney</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mark T. Erickson, PE, QP, REM</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Natska Ericson, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Alexander D. Douglas</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Russell J. Sheets, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thomas L. Dyer</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Julia Schmidt</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Andrew P. Schissler, PE</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2050</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="StructureGovernanceCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="StructureGovernanceCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#StructureGovernanceCommittee">Structure & Governance Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="StructureGovernanceCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="StructureGovernanceCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The Structure and Governance Committee ensures the mission, purpose, and structure of the SME standing committees align with the goals of the SME Strategic Plan, to review changes to any SME standing committee, and to ensure the committees conform to the SME Bylaws.</P> <P>SME members are nominated to serve in one of these positions, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Genevieve M. Sutton</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Justin D. Anderson</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Anne L. Williamson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Mary M. Poulton</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thomas A. Gray</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Omar A. Smith</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rosa M. Rojas Espinoza, BS/MS</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Melanie Penoyar-Perez</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="SustainableDevelopmentCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="SustainableDevelopmentCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#SustainableDevelopmentCommittee">Sustainable Development Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="SustainableDevelopmentCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="SustainableDevelopmentCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The Sustainable Development Committee focuses on developing, monitoring, and assessing sustainable development criteria for mineral operations, as well as creating and sharing best practices for sustainability.</P> <P>SME members are chosen for this committee based on demonstrated experience and/or expertise. Email your resume and statement of interest to <A rel=noopener>volunteer@smenet.org</A>.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Steven F. Fecht</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David G. Meadows</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dan Alexander, PE, PHD, QP</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Ali Lashgari</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Himesh Patel</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Ravi Ravishankar</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">01/12/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joseph Starwood</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">01/12/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jen Nutini</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">01/12/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Eric J. Brandjord</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Judith Bolis</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sandra Nowosad</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>David Varing</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/25/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="TUCEditorialCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="TUCEditorialCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#TUCEditorialCommittee">T&UC Editorial Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="TUCEditorialCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="TUCEditorialCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The Tunneling & Underground Construction Editorial Committee will review papers or assign reviewers as requested by the T&UC staff and provide advice on magazine content, including potential writers, topics, industry trends, and advertisers. Members serve a two-year term and are nominated by the Underground Construction Division.</P> <P>For more information, please contact the UCA Division at <A href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</A>.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>William M. Gleason</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">07/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="TailingsandMineWasteCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="TailingsandMineWasteCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#TailingsandMineWasteCommittee">Tailings and Mine Waste Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="TailingsandMineWasteCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="TailingsandMineWasteCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The purose of this committee is to bring attention and focus to tailings and waste management by providing a platform for the sharing of knowledge, technical information, relevant data and best practices among SME members and other institutions; and to participate and collaborate with groups and institutions to ensure that SME members have a voice in the creation and development of policies, guidelines and standards that could affect their waste and tailings management operations.</P> <P>SME members are chosen for their expertise and demonstrated skills. To work with this committee, please email your resume and statement of interest to <A href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</A>.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Christina Winckler</td> <td>Short Course Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kate Patterson</td> <td>Short Course Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jessica Street</td> <td>Tailings Portal Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Katie Kruger</td> <td>Webinar Subcommittee</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Brett Byler</td> <td>Webinar Subcommittee</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joseph Scalia</td> <td>Filtered Tailings Task Force</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Todd W. Wisdom</td> <td>Filtered Tailings Task Force</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Amanda Adams</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Katie Kruger</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kimberly F. Morrison, PE RG</td> <td>Past Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rachel Jansen</td> <td>Program Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Cristian David Cardenas Triana</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tara K. Davis</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2050</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="ValuationStandardsCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="ValuationStandardsCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#ValuationStandardsCommittee">Valuation Standards Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="ValuationStandardsCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#standingCommitteeAccordion" id="ValuationStandardsCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>Committee members are nominated based on expertise. Please email your resume and statement of interest to <A href="mailto:volunteer@smenet.org">volunteer@smenet.org</A>.<BR></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Brian D. Groff, PE, Qualified Person</td> <td>Co-Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">12/24/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Fredric L. Pirkle</td> <td>Co-Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">12/24/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John J. Manes, CMA, CPG, PG</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/16/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Russell T. Martin, MAI, AI-GRS</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2018</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>John B. Lizak, Jr.</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">04/21/2017</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tara K. Davis</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/14/2012</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane fade overflow-hidden" id="strategic-committees" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="strategic-committees-tab"> <div aria-multiselectable="true" class="accordion" id="strategicCommitteeAccordion" role="tablist"> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="AssociationGrowthStrategicCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="AssociationGrowthStrategicCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#strategicCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#AssociationGrowthStrategicCommittee">Association Growth Strategic Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="AssociationGrowthStrategicCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#strategicCommitteeAccordion" id="AssociationGrowthStrategicCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>SME Strategic Goal: SME creates value and unites OUR <SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">community</SPAN>. Objectives: 1) Promote effective partnerships. 2) Enhance member engagement at all levels of the organization. 3) Enhance opportunities for inclusivity and access to all programs and activities. 4) Promote initiatives to engage the next generation of leaders. <BR><BR>SME members receive a nomination to serve in one of these positions, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Richard Waller, B.S.M.E, M.Sc</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Richard J. Lambert</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Antonio A. Samaniego</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Seyed Hassan Amini, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lindsey Schultz, MBA</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Peter M. Haarala, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/12/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Richard A. Wagner, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Laura A. Nelson</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="IndustryInnovationStrategicCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="IndustryInnovationStrategicCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#strategicCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#IndustryInnovationStrategicCommittee">Industry Innovation Strategic Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="IndustryInnovationStrategicCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#strategicCommitteeAccordion" id="IndustryInnovationStrategicCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>SME Strategic Goal: SME is the <SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">first choice</SPAN> for disseminating innovative mining and underground construction information, research, and technology. Objectives: 1) Provide quality platforms for the transfer of knowledge. 2) Expand opportunities for disseminating and presenting innovative research and best practices. 3) Publicize impactful ideas and trends.<BR><BR>SME members receive a nomination to serve in one of these positions, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Jordan Oxborrow</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. S. Jayson Ripke</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily J. Haas</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Daniel R. Palo</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael P. Donkor, MBA, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fangyu Liu</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rajesh Raitani</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Tara K. Davis</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="IndustryWorkforceStrategicCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="IndustryWorkforceStrategicCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#strategicCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#IndustryWorkforceStrategicCommittee">Industry Workforce Strategic Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="IndustryWorkforceStrategicCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#strategicCommitteeAccordion" id="IndustryWorkforceStrategicCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>SME Strategic Goal: Promote mining and underground construction as multidisciplinary careers that are <SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">essential </SPAN>and <SPAN style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">rewarding</SPAN>. Objectives: 1) Assist educational institutions in promoting the industry. 2) Provide resources to attract and retain a skilled and professional workforce. 3) Recognize and support changing professional development needs. <BR><BR>SME members receive a nomination to serve in one of these positions, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr. David W. Bieber</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Courtney A. Young</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Xavier L. Ochoa, QP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>J. Eric Shereda, PE</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bradley Meyer</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robert Hall</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jennifer B. Leinart</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">11/13/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Karin Harrington</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2020</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="ResponsibleMiningUndergroundConstructionStrategicComm-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="ResponsibleMiningUndergroundConstructionStrategicComm" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#strategicCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#ResponsibleMiningUndergroundConstructionStrategicComm">Responsible Mining & Underground Construction Strategic Comm</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="ResponsibleMiningUndergroundConstructionStrategicComm-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#strategicCommitteeAccordion" id="ResponsibleMiningUndergroundConstructionStrategicComm" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p>SME Strategic Goal: SME promotes responsible mining and underground construction. Objectives: 1) Provide information about responsible mining best practices. 2) Proactively identify policy and regulatory hot topics related to responsible mining. 3) Promote streamlined permitting process. 4) Support partnerships between industry, stakeholders, and government.<BR><BR>SME members receive a nomination to serve in one of these positions, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.</p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Julie C. Lucas</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Matt Blattman</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pablo Cesar Altamirano Soto</td> <td>Representative</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adam R. House, QP</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms. Heather N. Lammers</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nicole M Smith, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nina Astillero</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Larry R. Kramka</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rachel Grimes</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2030</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="tab-pane fade overflow-hidden" id="young-leader-committees" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="young-leader-committees-tab"> <p class="lead">The <a href="/Professional-Development/Young-Leaders-Committee">Young Leaders Committee</a> (YLC) develops and strengthens young professionals in the mining and underground construction industry while adding value to the entire SME organization. Click a subcommittee name below to see its details.</p> <div class="text-center"><a href="/Professional-Development/Young-Leaders-Committee" class="btn logoblue mb-3">Young Leaders Committee</a></div> <div aria-multiselectable="true" class="accordion" id="youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" role="tablist"> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="YoungLeadersAnnualConferenceEventsSubcommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="YoungLeadersAnnualConferenceEventsSubcommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#YoungLeadersAnnualConferenceEventsSubcommittee">Young Leaders Annual Conference Events Subcommittee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="YoungLeadersAnnualConferenceEventsSubcommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" id="YoungLeadersAnnualConferenceEventsSubcommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The Annual Conference Subcommittee will provide a centralized source for all Young Leaders events surrounding the SME Annual Conference in an effort to better direct membership efforts and offerings.</p><p>To get involved with this subcommittee, apply to serve on the <a href="https://www.smenet.org/Young-Leaders-Membership-Application" target="_blank">Young Leaders Committee</a>.<a></a><span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;"></span></span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;"></span></p></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Rahel A. Dean-Pelikan</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zeynep Cicek</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Caitlin Strong</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Cassandra N Galvez</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Miss Claire Elizabeth Kincaid</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily Carroll, B.S.M.E</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emmy Muhoza, M.Sc</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jeremy Diehlmann</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Marco Esau Portal Valdivia</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael Karl</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mohsen Rabbani</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Paul Fernando Peralta Rodriguez</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Roya Bakzadeh</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Shihua Han</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Raven Refuerzo</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="YoungLeadersExecutiveCommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="YoungLeadersExecutiveCommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#YoungLeadersExecutiveCommittee">Young Leaders Executive Committee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="YoungLeadersExecutiveCommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" id="YoungLeadersExecutiveCommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><P>The Young Leaders Committee (YLC) develops and strengthens young professionals in the mining and underground construction industry while adding value to the entire SME organization.</P> <P><A href="https://www.smenet.org/Young-Leaders-Membership-Application" target=_BLANK>Apply for the Young Leaders Committee</A>.</P></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael Karl</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mackenzie Best</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Angelina K. Anani</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/02/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Marco Esau Portal Valdivia</td> <td>Secretary</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ney Lisset Silva Hernandez</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michahel Arturo Calixto Rivera</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oluwafemi Salami</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joelson Alves</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aman Soni</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Raven Refuerzo</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="YoungLeadersGlobalSectionsSubcommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="YoungLeadersGlobalSectionsSubcommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#YoungLeadersGlobalSectionsSubcommittee">Young Leaders Global Sections Subcommittee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="YoungLeadersGlobalSectionsSubcommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" id="YoungLeadersGlobalSectionsSubcommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The goal of the Global Sections Subcommittee is to help expand and recognize International membership in SME.<br /></p> <p>To get involved with this subcommittee, apply to serve on the <a href="https://www.smenet.org/Young-Leaders-Membership-Application" target="_blank">Young Leaders Committee.</a><span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;"></span></span></p><div><div><div id="_com_1" language="JavaScript"><p><span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;"><span> </span></span></span></p></div></div></div></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Oluwafemi Salami</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emmy Muhoza, M.Sc</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Festus Ayinimi Animah</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joseph Victor J Jauja Alejo</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mohsen Rabbani</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Safiatu Barrie, M.Sc</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Juan Gabriel Bernal Rodroguez, Sr</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Santiago Navia Vasquez</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Raven Refuerzo</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="YoungLeadersMembers-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="YoungLeadersMembers" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#YoungLeadersMembers">Young Leaders Members</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="YoungLeadersMembers-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" id="YoungLeadersMembers" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The Young Leaders Committee (YLC) was created in 1998 to develop and strengthen young professionals in the mining industry while adding value to the entire SME organization. Through the use of subcommittees within the YLC, members will work within SME to reach student chapters, the general public and provide value to SME members throughout the year and at the Annual Meeting. While working with these different groups, members of the YLC are given opportunities for personal development and are in the position to gain and share knowledge as well as provide development opportunities to others.</p><p>To get involved, apply to serve on the <a href="https://www.smenet.org/Young-Leaders-Membership-Application" target="_blank">Young Leaders Committee.</a><span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;"></span></span></p><div><div><div id="_com_1" language="JavaScript"><p><span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;"><span> </span></span></span></p></div></div></div></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Cristian David Cardenas Triana</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Deniz Talan</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Deniz Tuncay</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Elham Rahimi, PHD</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr. Erich D. Dohm</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Juan Manuel Ayerve Pena</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Marie Hetherington</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Matthew Ulizio</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ney Lisset Silva Hernandez</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Estefania Nicol Alvarez Galvan</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pablo Cesar Altamirano Soto</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thomas Boundy</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Tyler B. Faulkner</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Younes Shekarian</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Alvar Jose Marin</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Giorgito Giarnelly</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Diana Rodriguez</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jiajia Wu</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Madeline Orrell</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nahomi Sayuri Caururo Norabuena</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2022</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2026</td> </tr> <tr> <td>William Dixon</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rami Abousleiman</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joelson Alves</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dr Angelina K. Anani</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Festus Ayinimi Animah</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cecilia Estefania Aramayo Chavez</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Guillermo Bermudez</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mackenzie Best</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joseph R Bindner</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michahel Arturo Calixto Rivera</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily Carroll, B.S.M.E</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cesar D. Juber</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Zeynep Cicek</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kevin Collantes</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Nina Dawson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rahel A. Dean-Pelikan</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ms Cassandra N Galvez</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Shihua Han</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily Hendrickson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mark Hovingh</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael Karl</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael Keener</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Brock Langford</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Samanthas McLeary</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Safiatu Barrie, M.Sc</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Santiago Navia Vasquez</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Marco Esau Portal Valdivia</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Daniel Riggs</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Oluwafemi Salami</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aman Soni</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vaibhav K. Srivastava</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/02/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Caitlin Strong</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chandima Subasinghe</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Thiago Tolentino Silva</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Joseph Trouba</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2023</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2027</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Amid Morshedlou</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Baxter Jones</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Carolyn A. McCannon</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christy Miller</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Daniel Buonanno</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emmy Muhoza, M.Sc</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Guillermo Marcos Alzamora Casilla Sr</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hannah Chop</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jeremy Diehlmann</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jose Priante Quiala</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Juan Gabriel Bernal Rodroguez, Sr</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Junior Alexander Mendoza Bedregal</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Katie Slaughter</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Kody-Lee M. Musick</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Luis Aaron Goicochea Sanchez</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Paul Fernando Peralta Rodriguez</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Paul Stanton</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Roya Bakzadeh</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Saboor Ahmad Torabi</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mr Taliat T.A Afosi Olatunde</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Stephen Benyo</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2028</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Matthew Ulizio</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2021</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Raven Refuerzo</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">12/31/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="YoungLeadersMembershipSubcommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="YoungLeadersMembershipSubcommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#YoungLeadersMembershipSubcommittee">Young Leaders Membership Subcommittee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="YoungLeadersMembershipSubcommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" id="YoungLeadersMembershipSubcommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The Membership subcommittee is responsible for receiving new applications, tracking member activities, providing mentorship to new and existing YL members and maintaining the Alumni Contact Database.<br /></p><p>To get involved with this subcommittee, apply to serve on the <a href="https://www.smenet.org/Young-Leaders-Membership-Application" target="_blank">Young Leaders Committee.</a><span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;"></span></span></p></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Ney Lisset Silva Hernandez</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Carolina Navia Vasquez</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hannah Chop</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Michael Karl</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Raven Refuerzo</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="YoungLeadersPhilanthropicCommOutreachSubcommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="YoungLeadersPhilanthropicCommOutreachSubcommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#YoungLeadersPhilanthropicCommOutreachSubcommittee">Young Leaders Philanthropic & Comm. Outreach Subcommittee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="YoungLeadersPhilanthropicCommOutreachSubcommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" id="YoungLeadersPhilanthropicCommOutreachSubcommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The objective of the Philanthropy & Community Outreach Subcommittee is to have more of an impact outside of SME through programs like Miners Give Back, Engineers without Boarders and The Boy Scout Jamboree. PCO will work closely with the SME Foundation and MEC to support the initiatives of these groups.<br /></p> <p>To get involved with this subcommittee, apply to serve on the <a href="https://www.smenet.org/Young-Leaders-Membership-Application" target="_blank">Young Leaders Committee.</a><span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;"></span></span></p></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Michahel Arturo Calixto Rivera</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Baxter Jones</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Christy Miller</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Daniel Buonanno</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily Hendrickson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mohsen Rabbani</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">06/14/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mrs Roya Bakzadeh</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Raven Refuerzo</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="YoungLeadersProfessionalDevelopmentSubcommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="YoungLeadersProfessionalDevelopmentSubcommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#YoungLeadersProfessionalDevelopmentSubcommittee">Young Leaders Professional Development Subcommittee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="YoungLeadersProfessionalDevelopmentSubcommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" id="YoungLeadersProfessionalDevelopmentSubcommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>The Professional Development Subcommittee aims to provide activities that focus on creating a professionally developing environment in which students, young engineers, and other SME members are able to strengthen and expand their professional skill set in a variety of different subjects, learn through mentoring, and expand networking to a larger group of professionals.<br /></p> <p>To get involved with this subcommittee, apply to serve on the <a href="https://www.smenet.org/Young-Leaders-Membership-Application" target="_blank">Young Leaders Committee.</a><span><span style="font-size:8.0pt;"></span></span></p></p> <table class="table table-bordered mt-3"> <tr class="logoblue"> <th class="text-white">Name</th> <th class="text-white">Position</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">Start</th> <th class="text-white d-none d-sm-table-cell">End</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Aman Soni</td> <td>Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vaibhav K. Srivastava</td> <td>Vice Chair</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Giorgito Armats Giarnelly Quinones</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Baxter Jones</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Caitlin Strong</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Chandima Subasinghe</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Miss Claire Elizabeth Kincaid</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Emily Hendrickson</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Festus Ayinimi Animah</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Guillermo Bermudez</td> <td>Member</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2024</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Raven Refuerzo</td> <td>SME Staff</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">03/01/2016</td> <td class="d-none d-sm-table-cell">02/28/2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card sand"> <div class="card-header" id="YoungLeadersStudentRelationsSubcommittee-header" role="tab"> <h5 class="mb-0"><a class="text-black" aria-controls="YoungLeadersStudentRelationsSubcommittee" aria-expanded="false" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" data-toggle="collapse" href="#YoungLeadersStudentRelationsSubcommittee">Young Leaders Student Relations Subcommittee</a></h5> </div> <div aria-labelledby="YoungLeadersStudentRelationsSubcommittee-header" class="collapse" data-parent="#youngLeaderCommitteeAccordion" id="YoungLeadersStudentRelationsSubcommittee" role="tabpanel"> <div class="card-body sand-light"> <p><p>It is the purpose of the Student Relations Subcommittee to engage the SME student chapters and assist with all of their efforts; 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