Committees are comprised of OFWIM members, including a Vice-Chair, and a Chair. The Chair is appointed by the President. The Vice-Chair is the
designated Executive Committee member, as outlined in the bylaws, or is appointed by the President. Specific committee charges and annual goals and member lists may be found by clicking on the individual committee names.
Permanent Committees
Communications Committee
This committee is responsible for publishing a newsletter (3-4 times per year); helping organize the annual meeting of the Organization (including publicity); and maintaining the Web site and mailing list for the Organization.
Chair: Vivian Hutchison (vhutchison AT usgs.gov)
Vice-Chair: Lisa Zolly (lisa_zolly (AT) usgs.gov)
Training and Education Committee
This committee is responsible for assessing the continuing educational and information management and technology training needs of fisheries and wildlife professionals and works in close coordination with the Executive Committee to develop a comprehensive continuing education program.
Chair: Don Schrupp (hqwris (AT) lamar.colostate.edu)
Vice-Chair: Sabra Schwartz (sschwartz (AT) azgfd.gov)
Data Standards and Technology Trends Committee
This committee is responsible for developing and maintaining a data standards handbook for fish and wildlife database and information system developers. It will necessarily require close interaction with other groups and agencies to coordinate other on-going efforts.
Chair: Scott Anderson (scottanderson (AT) ncwildlife.org)
Vice-Chair: Don Schrupp (hqwris AT lamar.colostate.edu)
Elections, Nominations, and Awards Committee
This committee is responsible for developing and implementing the Organization's various award and recognition programs and for developing a slate of candidates for the Organization's annual elections.
Chair: Beth Stys (beth.stys AT MyFWC.com)
Vice-Chair: Robin Carlson (rcarlson AT dfg.ca.gov)
Meeting Planning Committee
This committee is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the Organization's annual meeting.
Chair: Jennifer Carlino (jcarlino AT usgs.gov)
Vice-Chair: Viv Hutchison (vhutchison AT usgs.gov)
Membership and Outreach Committee
This committee is responsible for maintaining and increasing Organization membership by actively identifying and contacting potential members.
Chair: Kristin Rogers (kristin.rogers AT MyFWC.com)
Vice-Chair: Lisa Zolly (lisa_zolly AT usgs.gov)
Ad-Hoc Committees
Vision and Goals Committee
This committee is responsible for developing a long-term vision and goals for the Organization and presenting this to the membership at the next
annual meeting.
Chair: Mark Brunner
Vice-Chair: (currently vacant)
Bylaws Committee
This committee is responsible for developing and enhancing OFWIM bylaws.
Chair: Sabra Schwartz (sschwartz AT azgfd.gov)
Vice-Chair: (currently vacant)
