Join a GAMA Committee

Our top members list volunteering as one of the greatest benefits of their GAMA membership. Voluteering for a GAMA committee will allow you to work closely on industry-related projects with some of your most successful, engaged, and respected colleagues. It is also an opportunity to build your skills, visibility, and professional network, and to be recognized for your contributions to our industry’s body of knowledge.

There are positions available on several of our committees. To join a commitee or to learn more about volunteering for GAMA in other ways, please complete our Volunteer Application Form.

GAMA International Committees

GAMA International Journal Committee

Chair: Leo Tucker, CLU

GAMA liaison: Mary Barnes, Managing Editor, GAMA International Journal

Committee focus: Solicit authors for the Journal and advise GAMA staff on field issues.

 LoTT Task Force

Chair: Mark Bonnett

GAMA liaison: Bonnie Godsman, Sr. Director of Corporate Relations

Committee focus: Enhance the career development and networking opportunities of field leaders who are 40 and under or wh have fewer than five years of management experience.

Membership Development Committee

Chair: John Natoli, CLU ChFC CFP CLF CMFC

GAMA liaison: Michelle Pike, Manager, Membership Services

Committee focus: Increase GAMA membership and retention within and outside of your company

Product Sales and Distribution Committee

Chair: Dennis Tender, CLTC

GAMA liaison: Jen D’Alessio, Professional Development Administrator

Committee focus: Help companies and their field leaders become informed consumers of GAMA products, resources and tools

Professional Development Committee

Chair: David Ayres, CLU

GAMA liaison: Jen D’Alessio, Professional Development Administrator

Committee focus: Work with GAMA staff to establish topics and solicit talent for Best Practices Teleconferences and LAMP Leading Practices sessions

Recognition Committee

Chair: Thomasina Skipper, M.B.A., CLU ChFC

GAMA liaison: Stacey Perry, Director, GAMA Resource Network & Member Recognition

Committee focus: Enhance and support GAMA’s industry-recognized awards and recognition program

Resource Network Committee

Chair: Jim Cook, ChFC CFS

GAMA liaison: Kathryn Hoch, National Account Executive

Committee focus: Recruit and maintain relationships with GAMA’s resource partners, exhibitors and sponsors

Volunteer Development Committee

Chair: Daralee Barbera, CFP CLF CMFC

GAMA liaison: Cara Bracamonte, Support Specialist and Volunteer Development Liaision

Committee focus: Identify and transition emerging talent to GAMA’s volunteer network

 

All volunteer and leadership opportunities require an active membership in GAMA International.