GMIC committee members work on projects that support the industry and the association. To learn more about committee service or to volunteer, please see our committee volunteer page.
Committees
To examine the state of the North American glass industry, including employment trends, competition, and U.S. trade and industrial policy, and to recommend and support GMIC advocacy projects.
Deliverables may include:
✔ Developing legislative agenda at federal/state levels
✔ Identifying gaps in industry data required to support members and influence policy makers
✔ Building collaborative relationships with other glass or trade associations
Roster
- Gina L. Behrman, VP Marketing, Communications & NPD; Ardagh
gina.l.behrman@ardaghgroup.com - Greg Bennett, Government Affairs Lead; Owens Corning
Greg.Bennett@owenscorning.com - Joe DeCocco, EVP Human Resources; Verescence
joe.decocco@verescence.com - Brian Naveken, Manager of Technology and Technical Sales; TECO
briann@teco.com - Benjamin Prothman, Ceramic Engineer; Acuity
benjamin.prothman@acuitybrands.com - Brian Sernulka, Government Affairs; O-I
brian.sernulka@o-i.com - Eric Smith, Director- Furnace Operations- Glass; Gallo
eric.smith@galloglass.com - Paul Stipanovich, Application Specialist – Glass; HarbisonWalker International
pstipanovich@thinkhwi.com
To support planning, development, and implementation of GMIC electronic communication to
members and the industry.
Deliverables may include:
✔ Developing annual communication plan
✔ Gathering content from members and industry for the blog, quarterly newsletter, and other electronic communications
✔ Reviewing the GMIC website
✔ Supporting Glass Problems Conference marketing and messaging
Roster TBD
To analyze the current state of glass industry education and make recommendations for development of a GMIC education program that complements the annual Glass Problems Conference.
Deliverables include:
✔ A roadmap for an expanded GMIC education program that will better support its members and the industry
✔ A scan of current education trends, providers, and gaps
✔ A member survey to determine educational needs of members/industry
✔ Recommendations for online and in-person courses that will be relevant and valuable to the industry
✔ Opportunities to collaborate with other education providers, i.e., member companies and educational institutions
Roster TBD
To support budget development, financial planning and reporting. Working with the Executive Director
Deliverables may include:
✔ Annual budget development
✔ Quarterly performance report and investment review
✔ Board reporting
✔ Review and revise the investment policy
Roster TBD
To recommend and implement strategies that enhance the value of GMIC membership, encourage new and continuing membership, and to increase member engagement.
Deliverables include:
✔ A workplan that identifies opportunities to enhance the member experience and to increase member participation, identifying potential new members and industry events that GMIC could attend to support membership and outreach
✔ Support for onboarding new members
✔ Reviewing surveys to understand member needs and industry issues and concerns
Roster TBD
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