LEADERSHIP
The Certification Network Group is led by a group of volunteers who strive to provide meaningful gatherings for individuals and organizations interested in certification. The Board of Directors develops and initiates opportunities for certification professionals to learn, network and share best practices in the Chicago and Washington, DC, areas. The Board meets monthly to plan the strategy of the CNG and is governed by and abides by the Bylaws of the organization. These volunteers do the work necessary to keep the value of the group high for all who work in the certification and accreditation industry.
2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Role | Name | Title |
| Chair | Katie Gottwaldt | Director of Certification, American Association of Medical Assistants |
| Vice Chair | Bob Hoenschied | Global Account Manager, Prometric |
| Treasurer | Pam Weber | Chief Operating Officer, International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners |
| Secretary | Jennifer Naughton | Principal and Founder, Naughton Consulting |
| Immediate Past Chair | Marya Ryan | Program Director, Board of Certified Safety Professionals |
| Director | Gayle Rosnick | Director of Certification, ASIS International |
| Director | Amy McKee | Director, Private Sector Talent Management, HumRRO |
| Director | Bill West | Senior Vice President, Business Development, Examity |
| Director | Patricia Buley | Director of Certification & Accreditation, Institute of Hazardous Materials Management |
| Director | Terreline (Shellie) Sims | Assistant Director, Certification Services, American Nurses Credentialing Center |
| Director | Iman Hannon | Director of Governance, National Investor Relations Institute |
CNG depends on a network of dedicated professionals in the certification field to provide free educational and networking events in Chicago and Washington, DC.
D.C. CNG Program Planning Committee
| Role | Name | Organization |
| Co-Chair | Cynthia Allen | SeaCrest |
| Co-Chair | Allison Barton-Kramer | Association of School Business Officials International |
Chicago CNG Program Planning Committee
| Role | Name | Organization |
| Co-Chair | Erin Killeen | American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Co-Chair | Jen Weed | Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute |
Thank you to the following organizations for providing sites for CNG to hold meetings in DC and Chicago.
- American Planning Association
- ASIS International
- Association Forum
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw
- The Optical Society
Volunteering for the Board and Program Committees
This is a valuable opportunity to hone your leadership skills, contribute to field, and expand your professional network. Applications for Program Planning Committee are accepted throughout the year. Applications for open positions on the Board will be accepted this summer. Please check back for the timeframe to submit. Applications and necessary documentation should be sent to Marya Ryan at mryan@oneearthinc.com.
Questions about this process should also be directed to Marya Ryan at mryan@oneearthinc.com.
Applications:
The Board of Directors application will be available when the nomination process opens in the summer.
Program Planning Committees