ACCED-I has numerous volunteers working on committees and project teams advancing the Association. Following is a list of the Committee/Project Teams:
Committee/Project Team Contact

2-Minute Survey
Develop 2-Minute surveys on various topics of importance to ACCED-I members.

Committee Co-Chair: Lois Kubinak
Board Liaison: Barbara Romano
Staff Liaison: Deborah Blom
ACCED-I Connections
Develop content for Association's newsletter that is published five times a year.

Committee Chair: Dave Treber
Board Liaison: Trish Carlson / Mike Baker
Staff Liaison: Lori Everhart
Annual Conference
Develop programming, hospitality, and networking events for Annual Conference

Committee Chair / Board Liaison: Perry Hacker
Staff Liaison: Diana Hakenholz, CMP, Deborah Blom, Monica Schultz

Awards and Recognition
Call for and review award nominations to select recipients .

Committee Chair: Mary Kay Baker
Board Liaison: Heather Roden
Staff Liaison: Deborah Blom
CAS Standards
Represent ACCED-I in the Council for Advancement of Standards in Higher Education.
Committee Chair: Patrick Perfetto
Board Liaison: Phil Gin
Staff Liaison: Deborah Blom
Collegiate Conference and Events Professional (CCEP)
The goal of the CCEP is to provide professionals who work in collegiate conference and event management with a certification program that encourages expanded knowledge through individual inquiry, participation in the profession and the Association.
Committee Chair: Margene Weiss, CCEP
Board Liaison: Lisa Salazar , CCEP
Staff Liaison: Diana Hakenholz, CMP
Current Best Practices
Review CAS and APEX standards to determine best practices for ACCED-I members.
Committee Chair: Laura Aikey and Tom Flynn
Board Liaison:Mary Cranwell
Staff Liaison: Deborah Blom
Environmental Scanning (ESP) - Subcommittee of ACCED-I Connections
Scan higher education industry, business, and technology news and identify trends that affect the collegiate conference and events industry.
Committee Chair: Abbie McGhee
Board Liaison: Mary Cranwell
Staff Liaison: Lori Everhart
Industry Visibility/-I
Promote the collegiate conference and events industry and ACCED-I.
Committee Chair: Barbara Romano and Tom Flynn
Board Liaison: Dan Gette
Staff Liaison: Deborah Blom, Monica Schultz
Member Self Promotion
Provide information and education to members on how they can promote the important of the collegiate conference and events industry.
Committee Chair: Jim Hodges
Board Liaison: Kathryn Morse
Staff Liaison: Diana Hakenholz, CMP
Nominations, Election and Leadership Development
Call for and recruit candidates for leadership positions.
Committee Chair: Julie Kieffer
Board Liaison: Dan Dykstra
Staff Liaison: Deborah Blom
President's Advisory Council
All Past Presidents of the Association shall constitute a nonvoting advisory committee to the Board of Directors.
Committee Chair/Board Liaison: Phil Gin
Staff Liaison: Deborah Blom
Professional Exchange with UK/Venuemasters Committee Chair/Board Liaison: Trish Carlson
Staff Liaison: Deborah Blom
Regional Development
ACCED-I will develop leadership capacity within its membership at all levels to assure future viability of its core purpose and goals.

Committee Chair: Cindi Winowiecki and Rick Glass
Board Liaison: Kathryn Morse
Staff Liaison: Monica Schultz, Deborah Blom

Student Development & Promotion
To increase membership from students and promote the industry by influencing those who will become industry professionals and leaders in the future.
Committee Chair: Kate Kelly and Matt Eddy
Board Liaison: Mike Baker
Staff Liaison: Monica Schultz
Sustainabilty
Recommend sustainable practices and provide resources for members.

Committee Chair: Heather Quilici and Suzanne Shaw
Board Liaison: Barbara Romano
Staff Liaison: Monica Schultz

Technology & Education
Ensure the Association is aware of IT trends and technology and recommends appropriate use.
Committee Chair: Walt Martin and Jason Walley
Board Liaison: Perry Hacker
Staff Liaison: Lori Everhart, Deborah Blom