Institute Committees

From the bylaws

The Corporation shall have Committees of the Board as designated in this Article VI. Committees of the Board shall include only current Board members and may be authorized by the Board of Directors to act on its behalf in any matter not specifically prohibited by the Corporation’s Certificate of Incorporation or by law. The Board of Directors may also designate from time to time any number of Committees of the Corporation, by resolution adopted by a majority of the Board. Committees of the Corporation may include members, Directors, and staff and shall not have the power to bind the Board.

(From the USITT Bylaws, as amended, effective July 1, 2022, Article VI)

Committees of the Board

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee shall assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to (1) the audit of the Corporation’s books and records and (2) the system of internal controls that the Corporation has established. The Audit Committee is granted the authority to investigate any matter or activity involving financial accounting and financial reporting, as well as the Corporation’s internal controls.

Last Updated: 
January 17, 2025

Members

  • Dana Taylor, chair
  • Autum Casey
Executive Director Review & Compensation Committee
  • Kasey Allee-Foreman, chair
  • Tony Hardin
  • Yolanda Williams
  • Kim Scott
Last Updated: 
January 17, 2025

Members

The Executive Director Review & Compensation Committee shall evaluate annually the past performance and compensation of the 7 Executive Director and shall recommend to the Board of Directors any changes in compensation, benefits and/or duties and responsibilities.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is charged with oversight of the financial operation of the Corporation. This Committee shall review financial procedures, operations, and reports of the Corporation, and shall analyze financial data of the Corporation’s financial assets, obligations, and such matters as directed by the Board of Directors and provide recommendations to the Board. It will recommend an annual budget for the Corporation and provide continuing review of it.

Last Updated: 
January 7, 2025

Members

  • Tammy Honesty, Chair
  • Deanna Fitzgerald
  • Cary Gillett
  • Margaret Mitchell
Governance Committee

The Governance Committee shall provide assistance and advice to the Board of Directors in monitoring governance and compliance issues, shall prepare and/or review all proposed policy and bylaws revisions for Board consideration, and shall review the various committees and commissions and make recommendations for any changes to the Board of Directors. The Committee shall oversee orientation and training of new Board members and shall provide guidance and support in leadership development for the Corporation.

Last Updated: 
January 7, 2025

Members

  • Ashley Bellet, chair
  • Nicole Queenan
  • Dana Taylor
  • Kimb Williamson

Committees of the Corporation

Archives Committee

The archives committee organizes and maintains the historical records of the Institute and its activities. They are also responsible for soliciting and processing new materials as they are discovered, collected, and donated.

Last Updated: 
January 7, 2025

Members

  • Jean (Gino) Montgomery, Chair
  • Richard (Rick) D. Stephens
  • William (Bill) Browning
  • Lea Asbell Swanger
Awards & Honors Committee

The Awards Committee is responsible for the selection of recipients for various awards to be presented by the Institute.

Last Updated: 
July 12, 2024

Members

  • Todd Proffitt, chair
  • Jenn Jacobs
  • Tony Hardin
  • Pinky Estell
  • Christopher Plummer
  • Anne Medlock
  • Andi Lyons
  • Carolyn Sattar
Commission Leadership Council

Oversees the work of the various USITT Commissions.

Last Updated: 
January 7, 2025

Members

  • Greg Petruska, Chair
  • Richard Dione
  • Tori Mays
Conference & Stage Expo Committee

Annual Conference & Stage Exposition Committee is responsible for recommending to the Board of Directors policies and procedures used to govern the Annual Conference & Stage Expo and dates and sites for the annual Conference.

Last Updated: 
January 7, 2025

Members

  • Jody Harris, chair

Development Committee
Last Updated: 
May 7, 2024

Members

  • Mark Shanda, Chair
  • Kasey Allee-Foreman
  • Lea Asbell-Swanger
  • Bill Byrnes
  • Dan Culhane
  • Jennifer Gonzalez
  • Trish Hausmann
  • Kyle Jensen
  • Elynmarie Kazle
  • Carolyn Satter
  • Kim Scott
  • Sylvia Hillyard Pannell
  • Dana Taylor
  • Joe Tilford
  • Yolanda Williams
  • Kimb Williamson
IDEAS Committee

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Social Justice (IDEAS) Committee is responsible for supporting and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within USITT’s programs and projects and the Institute as a whole. Read the Institute's statement on Diversity.

Last Updated: 
September 11, 2023

Members

Cary Gillett, chair

Lawrence Bennett
Frankie Charles
Annmarie Duggan
Avery Evans
Neaco Fox
Anna Glover
Tony Hardin
Tammy Honesty
Sarah Lozoff
Britton Mauk
Michael Mehler
Greg Petruska
Jesse Portillo
Tina Shackleford
David Stewart
Jim Streeter
Yolanda Williams
Randy Wong-Westbrooke
C. Wrenn
Latiana Gourzong

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is responsible for encouraging the growth of the Institute and of sustaining its membership.

Last Updated: 
August 14, 2024

Members

  • Derek Epstein, chair
Nominations Committee

The Nominations Committee reviews the qualifications of potential nominees for elected positions on the Board of Directors and present an annual election slate to the membership for voting. Develops selection criteria to be used in the recruitment process.

Last Updated: 
August 14, 2024

Members

  • Shane Kelly, Chair
Publications Committee

The Publications Committee serves in an advisory capacity on matters dealing with the development of publications that reflect the Institute’s core mission.

Last Updated: 
August 24, 2022

Members

Committee Members:

  • Rafael Jaen, Chair
  • Ashley Bellet
  • Carolyn Satter, USITT President
  • Dan Culhane
  • Jessica Hansen
  • Margaret Mitchell
  • Mark Shanda
  • Mike Monsos
  • Peggy Rosefeldt
  • Richard Bryant
  • Tina Shackleford

Non-Voting:

  • TD&T Editor (Eileen Curley)
  • USITT Engagement Director (Mark Blackmon)
  • USITT Assoc. Director of Engagement (Lizz Allers)
  • USITT Executive Director (Lea Asbell-Swanger [Interim])
  • USITT Director of Sales & Events (Jody Harris)
Research & Creative Activities Committee

Recommends recipients of all research allocations.

Last Updated: 
August 14, 2024

Members

  • Trish Hausman, chair

Appointments to Committees of the Corporation are in keeping with the Bylaws, as amended, but acknowledging the associated period of the transition, each committee shall have an opportunity to approach the Governance Committee with a recommendation for a different Committee member to serve as chair during FY2023.