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NAEC COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
            2009-2010

For a listing of committee members, click here. 

ACCESSIBILITY AND RESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE  
Chairman:

Jeff Tarkington
ALift Co.
615-254-5650
Fax: 615-254-5649

Board Liaison:

Arthur Steber
Elevator Maintenance & Repair
334-365-3634
Fax: 334-365-5081

AEMA Liaison:

Wes Jones
Lift Aids, Inc.
817-835-0035
Fax: 817-835-0096

Staff Liaison:

Shawn Cowden

Purpose:

The Committee advises and counsels the Board of Directors and staff on the needs and significant issues of accessibility and residential members and proposes means of addressing these needs and issues, including the development of educational programs for the Annual Convention and Spring Conference. Solicits new memberships from among accessibility prospects. Informs NAEC Headquarters of potential accessibility contractor members. Informs the Board of Directors on activities of the Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association and serves as the link between NAEC and AEMA. [back to top]

ARCHIVES COMMITTEE - Standing Committee  
Chairman:

Marie McDonald
630-364-5722
Fax: 630-364-5725

Board Liaison:

Paul Horney
Innovation Industires
877-372-5237
Fax: 252-972-6001

Staff Liaison:

Shawn Cowden

Purpose:

Coordinates the continuing chronicle of the history of the Association, and its Legislative Account.[back to top]

AWARDS COMMITTEE - Standing Committee  
Chairman:

Doug Witham
GAL Manufacturing
718-292-9000
Fax: 718-292-2034

Board Liaison:

Phil Reid
Premier Elevator
770-389-4951
Fax: 770-389-1586

Staff Liaison:

Teresa Shirley
Amanda Smith

Purpose:

To advise and recommend to the President and Board of Directors on all matters relating to William C. Sturgeon Distinguished Service Award.[back to top]

BYLAWS - Standing Committee [back to top]
Chairman:

Richard Vinciquerra
AFD Industries
330-452-3300
Fax:452-2331

Board Liaison:

Richard Kennedy
Kencor Elevator
610-430-2110
Fax: 610-430-2109

Staff Liaison:

Teresa Shirley
Amanda Smith

     
Purpose:

Charged with a review of the NAEC Bylaws and with making recommendations for bringing them up to date with the current legal and operating environment of the Association.[back to top]

CERTIFICATION BOARD [back to top]
Chairman:

 

Board Liaison:

Phil Reid
Premier Elevator
770-389-4951
Fax: 770-389-1586

Vice Chairman:

Lee Rigby
850-210-0410
FAX: 850-210-0085

   
Staff Liaison:

Kathy Bell
Patti Bonner
Teresa Shirley

Purpose:

Created to promote quality elevator technicians through verification of formal education and examination of an individuals experience within the industry. [back to top]

CODES AND STANDARDS - Standing Committee  
Chairman:

John Koshak
Elevator Safety Solutions, Inc.

Board Liaison:

Phil Reid
Premier Elevator
770-389-4951
Fax: 770-389-1586

Staff Liaison:

Amanda Smith 

Purpose:

To advise and recommend to the President and Board of Directors on all matters pertaining to Codes and Standards and serve as a liaison between the NAEC and other code related organizations and entities.[back to top]

CONVENTION HOST COMMITTEE - Standing Committee
Chairman:

Greg Carlisle
The Murphy Elevator Co., Inc
502-587-1225
Fax: 502-587-2390

Board Liaison:
 
 
 

Phil Reid
Premier Elevator
770-389-4951
Fax: 770-389-1586

Staff Liaison:

Teresa Shirley
Patti Bonner

Purpose:

To formulate a suitable program for the annual convention and supervise its execution in accordance with established protocol procedures. The Vice President and the Executive Director shall be permanent members on this committee.[back to top]

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE - Standing Committee
Chairman:

Amy DiPaolo
Kone
908-638-6881
Fax: 908-638-8125

Staff Liaison:

Amanda Smith

Purpose:

The committee will assign a voting slip to all members attending the convention. Only members in good standing will be allowed to vote. The Credentials Committee will also tabulate all mail ballots and will authenticate the registered voter of each member company allowed to vote. The Cedentials Committee shall tabulate all mail and in person ballots and immediately report the results to the entire membership.[back to top]

EDUCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Standing Committee
Chairman:

James Imgarten
General Elevator & Hydraulics
816-916-3596
Fax: 816-525-9948

Board Liaison:

Jerry Murray
Arco Elevator Co
718-365-0600
Fax: 718-365-7496

Staff Liaison:

Patti Bonner
Faye Carter-Powell

Purpose:

Advises and counsels the NAEC Board of Directors and staff on educational needs of elevator contractors.[back to top]

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE
Chairman:

Cathy Hayat
ECS Corporation
708-338-9700
Fax: 708-338-9781

Board Liaison:

AJ Jones
Elcon
775-465-9532
Fax: 775-465-2125

Staff Liaison:

Shawn Cowden

Purpose:

To raise the awareness of our membership in regard to enviornmental concerns relating to their businesses. [back to top]

EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE - Standing Committee
Chairman:

James Haines
Elevator Maintenance & Repair, Inc.
334-365-3634
Fax:  365-5081

Staff Liaison:

Faye Carter-Powell  [back to top]

EXHIBITORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Standing Committee
Chairman:

Michael Ryan
Peelle Company
631-231-6000
Fax:  231-6059  

Board Liaison:

John Castano
Lift Solutions, Inc.
775-465-9532
Fax: 775-465-2125

Staff Liaison:

Patti Bonner
Teresa Shirley

Purpose:

Serves as liaison between NAEC and its exhibitors. Develops recommendations for the tradeshow aimed at improving the quality of the exhibits and the value of the show to those attending. Assists in developing and enforcing rules and regulations of the tradeshow for the benefit of all participants.  Assists staff in troubleshooting on-site of annual trade show as needed.  [back to top]

FINANCE COMMITTEE - Standing Committee
Chairman:

John Curzon
Formula Systems
847-350-0655
Fax: 847-350-0670

Staff Liaison:

Faye Carter-Powell

Committee:

Phil Reid (President)
770-389-4951
FAX: 770-389-1586

Garry Moore (Immediate Past Treasurer)
317-231-2345
FAX: 317-231-2346

 

Rick Kennedy (Vice President)
610-430-2110
FAX: 610-430-2109

Teresa Shirley (Executive Director)
770-760-9660
FAX: 770-760-9714    

Purpose:

To prepare budgets, recommend investments and advise the Board of Directors on matters of dues, fund raising and expenditures. The President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Immediate Past Treasurer shall be permanent members of this Committee.[back to top]

FUTURE DIRECTIONS COMMITTEE - Standing Committee
Chairman:

Ed DeFilippis 
Kone
908-638-6881
FAX: 908-638-8125

Board Liaison:
Rodney Pitts
Southern Elevator Co.
800-373-0058
Fax: 336-274-2401
Staff Liaison:

Teresa Shirley

Purpose:

To develop and/or monitor five-year plan for providing for member needs.[back to top]

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS LIAISON - Standing Committee
Chairman:

Craig Jones
Country Home Elevators & Stair Lift, LLC
417-376-4009
Fax: 417-376-4009 

Staff Liaison:

Faye Carter-Powell
Amanda Smith
   

Purpose:

To advise the President and the Board on matters that relate to government, particularly at the federal level and to recommend appropriate action.[back to top]

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE 
Chairman:

John Curzon
Formula Systems
847-350-0655
Fax: 847-350-0670

Staff Liaison:

 Shawn Cowden

Purpose:

Assist membership on International Expos, customs, assist with Visa Applications, translation services and cultural considerations. [back to top]

MEMBER SERVICES COMMITTEE - Standing Committee
Chairman:

Amy DiPaolo
Kone
908-638-6881
Fax: 908-638-8125

Staff Liaison:

Shawn Cowden

Purpose:

Recommends to the NAEC Board of Directors benefits and services the Association should provide to the members. Analyzes existing services and evaluates the results of surveys, member service forums and other indicators of member attitudes and needs, recommending appropriate action to the Board and staff.[back to top]

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Standing Committee
Chairman:

Jody Reenan
Automated Integration
720-494-1514
Fax: 877-538-6825

Board Liaison:

Arthur Steber
Elevator Maintenance & Repair
334-365-3634
Fax: 334-365-5081

Staff Liaison:

Teresa Shirley
Stacey Snipes

Purpose:

To solicit new members and recommend to the Board of Directors on the acceptance or rejection of applications for membership and to advise the Board of Directors on special matters related to membership. [back to top]

NEII PERFORMANCE STANDARDS COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
 

Marvin Schumacher
Schumacher Elevator Company
319-984-5676
Fax: 984-6316[back to top]

NEII SAFETY COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
 

Robert Merlo
GS Elevator Industries, Inc.
201-869-0131
Fax: 868-0967[back to top]

NEW YORK CITY ELEVATOR INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE
 

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NAEC / SAFETY FOUNDATION LIAISON

Chairman:

Robert Merlo
GS Elevator Industries, Inc.
201-869-0131
Fax: 868-0967

Board Liaison:

Mike Klehr
Minnesota Elevator Inc.
507-245-3060
Fax: 507-245-3956

Staff Liaison:

Teresa Shirley

Purpose:

Informs the Board on activities of Elevator/Escalator Safety Foundation and serves as the link between NAEC and EESF.  Rob Merlo is NAEC's representative on the EESF Board of Regents and Mike Ryan is the alternate.    [back to top]

NOMINATING COMMITTEE - Standing Committee

Contractor Committee:

Vincent Moscato (Chairman)
Liberty Elevator
Ed DeFilippis
KONE Inc.

718-383-3395
Fax: 718-383-8321
908-638-6881
Fax: 908-638-8125

John Farella
National Elevator Cab & Door

718-478-5900
Fax: 718-478-0087

 

Pete Meeks
Delaware Elevator

410-749-3489
Fax: 410-749-2116

 

Dick Vinciquerra
AFD Industries

330-452-3300
Fax: 330-452-2331

 

Bobby Schaeffer
D&D Elevator

914-347-4344
Fax: 914-347-3222


Supplier Committee:

Steve Wurth (Chairman)
Wurtec

800-837-1066
Fax: 419-729-5764

Ed Chmielewski
Anderson Elevator

708-345-9710
Fax: 708-345-9507

 

Jackie Mortman
JM Associates

201-944-6600
Fax: 201-944-8660

 

Mike Ryan
Peelle

631-231-6000
Fax: 631-231-6059

 

Erik Zommers
Mitsubishi Electric

714-220-4748
Fax: 714-220-4812


Board Liaison:

Phil Reid
Premier Elevator
770-389-4951
Fax: 770-389-1586

Staff Liaison:

Teresa Shirley
Amanda Smith

Purpose:

 

Studies and evaluates qualifications of prospective candidates for election as officers and directors, and invites and receives suggestions for nominees from members. Prepares and presents its recommendations to the Association in accordance with procedures outlined in Bylaws. Members are elected by the NAEC Board at the Midyear Board Meeting.[back to top]

PERSONNEL RESOURCE COMMITTEE - Standing Committee

Chairman:

Phil Reid
Premier Elevator
770-389-4951
Fax: 770-389-1586

Staff Liaison:

Teresa Shirley

Purpose:

To collect and compile information pertaining to work force issues.  Responsible for Executive Director annual review.[back to top]

REGIONAL EVENT COMMITTEE

Chairman:

Paul Horney
Innovation Industries Inc
877-372-5237
Fax: 252-972-6001

Board Liaison:

Richard Kennedy
Kencor Elevator
610-430-2110
Fax: 610-430-2109

Staff Liaison:

Faye Carter-Powell 

Purpose:

Advises and counsels the Board of Directors and staff on plans for Regional Events. Reviews and makes recommendations on certain arrangements, including program, promotion and theme. Advises on development of education and recommends future sites for events.[back to top]

SAFETY COMMITTEE LIAISON - Standing Committee

Chairman:

Robert Merlo
GS Elevator Industries, Inc.
201-869-0131
Fax: 868-0967

Board Liaison:

Phil Reid
Premier Elevator
770-389-4951
Fax: 770-389-1586

Staff Liaison:

Faye Carter-Powell

Purpose:

To keep members informed of safety developments and to identify information and materials, which may be helpful to NAEC members in their safety and safety training programs.[back to top]

SPRING EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Chairman:

John Sweeney
Jersey Elevator
732-290-2991
Fax: 732-290-2924

Board Liaison:

 

 

 

Larry Fulgenzi
Integrated Display
630-308-1068
Fax: 630-475-2535

Staff Liaison:

Patti Bonner

Purpose:

Advises and counsels the Board of Directors and staff on plans for the Educational Conference. Reviews and makes recommendations on certain arrangements, including program, promotion and theme. Advises on development of educational and recommends future site for Conference.  [back to top]

SUPPLIER CHAIRMAN

Chairman:

John Castano
Lift Solutions, Inc.
775-465-9532
Fax: 775-465-2125

Staff Liaison:

Teresa Shirley

Purpose:

Maintains liaison and dialogue between NAEC Board and Supplier members of NAEC. Advises the NAEC Board and staff on issues of concern to Supplier members and on their role in NAEC. [back to top]

NAEC OFFICE
 

1298 Wellbrook Circle
Conyers, GA  30012
Phone: 770-760-9660
800-900-6232 (U.S. Only)
888-847-7530 (U.S./Canada)
FAX: 770-760-9714

   

Staff:

Teresa Shirley, Executive Director

 

Faye Carter-Powell, Deputy Director

 

Patti Bonner, Tradeshow & Education Manager

 

Amanda SmithOffice Manager

 

Kathy Bell, Education Coordinator

 

Shawn Cowden, Member Services Coordinator

 

Stacey Snipes, Membership Development Coordinator