The primary purpose of the Executive Committee is to conduct association business and make policy decisions when the full board is not in session. The Executive Committee is a special committee elected by the board which is composed of six members of the board, including the USPA chairman of the board, president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and one member-at-large. The Executive Committee conducts association business and make policy decisions through interim actions when the full board is not in session. The committee is authorized by the board to serve in this capacity, subject to board approval for each decision made as an interim action.

Members and advisors of this committee:

Chuck Akers, President
Sherry Butcher, Vice President
Ray Lallo, Secretary
Jack Pyland, Treasurer
Luke Aikins, Member at Large
Randy Allison, Chairman of the Board

Albert Berchtold, Executive Director (staff)

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The board uses a committee system as its vehicle for policy development, initiation, and review in specific functional areas. The designated standing committees are listed in Article VIII of the constitution and bylaws.

The purposes of the Safety & Training Committee of the USPA Board of Directors are:

• keep the Basic Safety Requirements and training recommendations current and consistent with prevailing equipment procedures, techniques, and knowledge in skydiving
• keep abreast of current events, techniques, and equipment affecting safety and training, and publishes guidance to the membership
• keep current on accidents and fatalities in the sport, analyzes for cause, and publishes summaries in Parachutist magazine
• supervise and provide guidance and direction to the Safety & Training Advisor (S&TA) program
• establish criteria for licensing of skydivers and ensures smooth functioning of the program
• establish criteria for certifying USPA Coaches, Instructors, and Examiners and ensures smooth functioning of the program
• review training materials other aids for the training of skydivers

Members and advisors of this committee:

Michael Wadkins, Chair
Mike Mullins
Ray Lallo
Sherry Butcher
Charles Crinklaw, Advisor
Luke Aikins
Brian Naiman, Advisor
Brandon Radcliff, Advisor
Paul Gholson
Jack Pyland
Angie Aragon, Advisor

Ron Bell, Staff Advisor

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The board uses a committee system as its vehicle for policy development, initiation, and review in specific functional areas. The designated standing committees are listed in Article VIII of the constitution and bylaws.

The Competition Committee is responsible for all issues concerning skydiving competition, including judging, U.S. Teams and world records. In addition, the committee will provide direction regarding competition to our delegates to the International Parachuting Commission (IPC)

Members and advisors of this committee:

Jim Rees, Chair
Larry Hill
Chris Wagner
Michael McGowan
Jeannie Bartholomew
Melissa Nelson
Joshua Hall
Dave Grabowski

Amanda Smalley, Staff Advisor

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The board uses a committee system as its vehicle for policy development, initiation, and review in specific functional areas. The designated standing committees are listed in Article VIII of the constitution and bylaws.

The Group Membership Committee is responsible for supporting skydiving schools, centers and clubs as members in the Group Member and Foreign Affiliate programs. The purpose of Group Membership and Foreign Affiliation is to establish a business and professional relationship that strengthens the bonds of unity within the skydiving community and enhances the growth of the sport. Such membership will aid in the prompt channeling of information about local problems, regional attitudes, and trends to USPA, assisting USPA in promoting and defending the sport, more effectively represent skydiving, provide improved member services, and assist the members to speak with a stronger and more unified voice.

Members and advisors of this committee:

Mike Mullins, Chair
Ed Scott
Charles Crinklaw
Randy Allison
Brandon Radcliff
Paul Gholson
Jack Pyland

Michael Knight, Staff Advisor
Shanon Searls, Staff Advisor
Ron Bell, Staff Advisor

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The board uses a committee system as its vehicle for policy development, initiation, and review in specific functional areas. The designated standing committees are listed in Article VIII of the constitution and bylaws.

The responsibility of the Governance Committee is to ensure that the By-Laws and other rules of USPA carry out the objectives of the corporation in accordance with the certificate and law. The committee keeps the certificate of incorporation, by-laws, and regulations up to date, maintains the Governance Manual, and monitors the publication of all corporate regulations and publications. The committee is charged with the responsibility of presenting to the members candidates that meet the requirements set forth in the Elections Section.

Members and advisors of this committee:

Ray Lallo, Chair
Mike Mullins
Melissa Nelson
Ed Scott
Jim Rees
Brian Naiman
Brandon Radcliff
Paul Gholson

Albert Berchtold, Staff Advisor

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The board uses a committee system as its vehicle for policy development, initiation, and review in specific functional areas. The designated standing committees are listed in Article VIII of the constitution and bylaws.

USPA regional directors have unique responsibilities not shared by other board members. Specifically, they have administrative duties and responsibilities to a regional constituency. They help develop the policies and programs of the association, and as regional administrators of safety, training, and membership service programs.

Members and advisors of this committee:

Paul Gholson, Chair
Chris Wagner
Ray Lallo
Charles Crinklaw
Chuck Akers
Randy Allison
Michael Wadkins
Jim Rees
Luke Aikins
Brian Naiman
Brandon Radcliff
Jack Pyland
Joshua Hall
Dave Grabowski

Albert Berchtold, Staff Advisor

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The board uses a committee system as its vehicle for policy development, initiation, and review in specific functional areas. The designated standing committees are listed in Article VIII of the constitution and bylaws.

The Finance & Budget Committee represents the association's members in the management of the financial affairs of their association. The committee ensures that the financial affairs of the association are conducted in accordance with proper business practices and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Members and advisors of this committee:

Jack Pyland, Chair
Sherry Butcher
Ed Scott
Randy Allison
Brandon Radcliff
Angie Aragon

Albert Berchtold, Staff Advisor

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The board uses a committee system as its vehicle for policy development, initiation, and review in specific functional areas. The designated standing committees are listed in Article VIII of the constitution and bylaws.

The Membership Services Committee is overall responsible for the oversight of the services provided by the association to the individual members to include processing of memberships, preparation of awards, implementation of membership benefit programs, and publication of USPA general interest documents disseminated via print and electronic media.

Members and advisors of this committee:

Chris Wagner, Chair
Michael McGowan
Sherry Butcher
Melissa Nelson
Luke Aikins
Brian Naiman
Joshua Hall

Stephanie Seidel, Staff Advisor
Jen Sharp, Staff Advisor

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The board uses a committee system as its vehicle for policy development, initiation, and review in specific functional areas. The designated standing committees are listed in Article VIII of the constitution and bylaws.

The Plenary Sessions are attended by all board members. Committees report to the full board in these sessions and present motions for the entire board to discuss and act on.

The board uses a committee system as its vehicle for policy development, initiation, and review in specific functional areas. The designated standing committees are listed in Article VIII of the constitution and bylaws.

Closed sessions are used for matters that are confidential. For example, the board members may need to discuss members by name regarding selection of awards, disciplinary actions, or litigation. Time frames for closed session may be shorter or longer than scheduled. Remote attendees are welcome to stay in the waiting room until the session reopens.