Leadership

The Greater Atlanta Chapter of ASTD is governed by volunteer leaders who represent all aspects of the training and human resources development profession. These leaders utilize their management, marketing and technical skills to plan, administer, and implement the policies, programs and projects of the Chapter. Through their guidance, the organization serves the educational and professional development needs of its members.

Executive Board 

The Executive Board manages the day-to-day activities of the Chapter. Each year members elect a President, President-elect and Vice-Presidents to guide the activities, services, and business of the chapter. The Executive Board is responsible for establishing and implementing annual goals based on the Chapter's Strategic Plan. The President (the former year’s President-elect), the current President-Elect and the nine Vice Presidents, traditionally meet monthly to respond to member needs and to fulfill the vision of ASTD through visibility in the community and in our profession.

Minutes from Executive Board meetings can be viewed here. (You must be logged-in to view this page.)

President
Steve Maul - Contact Steve

President-Elect
Richard Fletcher - Contact Richard

Vice President of Communications
Sarah Gilbert - Contact Sarah

Vice President of Community Involvement
Jennifer Williams - Contact Jennifer

Vice President of Finance
Craig Goodwin - Contact Craig

Vice President of Marketing
Leigh Anne Lankford - Contact Leigh Anne

Vice President of Member Services
Cecil Fricano - Contact Cecil

Vice President of Professional Development
David Gates - Contact David

Vice President of Programs & Workshops
David Sample - Contact David

Vice President of SIGs and GIGs
Doug Samuels - Contact Doug

Vice President of Technology
Larry Brambrut - Contact Larry

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic direction and organizational effectiveness of the Chapter. The Board is comprised of four Senior Advisors, the Chapter President, the President-Elect, and the Past President. Directors attend Executive Board meetings on a rotational basis, serve on Board of Directors Committees and Special Task Forces, and act as mentors to the Executive Board members. Three Senior Advisors are elected for three-year terms and one Senior Advisor is appointed by the Chapter President for a one-year term. The Past President is automatically appointed as a Senior Advisor for a one-year term. The Board of Directors meet at least three times a year.

Minutes from the Board of Directors are available upon request from the Chapter President.

Chair 
Susan Greathead

Senior Advisors
Steve Kapaun
Don Bolen
David Kuhl

Chapter President  
Steve Maul

President-Elect
Richard Fletcher

Immediate Past President
Mark Myette, CPLP

Past Presidents of ASTD Atlanta 

For a list of past Presidents, click here.

Chapter Office

The Chapter Office Manager maintains our database, processes registrations for membership, meetings, and workshops, updates the Jobline, and generally supports the chapter functions.  The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.  Amanda Hammerli is the primary contact for ASTD Atlanta and is available to answer member and visitor questions.  Click here for more information.

Committees 

Committees carry out the ongoing tasks and processes that keep the Chapter running smoothly. They can be considered the “backbone” of the Chapter. Committees increase the involvement and participation of the general membership. A member's participation on a committee gives them leadership experience and knowledge of the organization, benefiting both the individual and forming skills for future leadership positions. Committees function within the By-laws and policies of the Chapter. All committee chairs report to a Vice President who provides guidance and serves as a liaison between the committee and the Executive Board.

Special Interest Groups 

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are the “heartbeat” of the Chapter. SIGs provide the opportunity to become personally involved in the Chapter, and offer many ways to grow professionally. Most Atlanta Chapter SIGs meet monthly and feature high-quality presentations by local or even national training and development practitioners. SIG meetings provide a place where you can meet other industry professionals, network and share experiences, learn about new industry trends and issues, and gather valuable knowledge to take back to your organization.  Click here for more information.

Operating Budget 

The Chapter operating budget is a planning document that defines projected expenses and revenues for the year. The budget is developed in the fall and finalized in January. The Executive Board reviews the budgeted vs. actual expenses each month. An internal review of financial records is conducted each year, and an external audit is conducted at least once every two years.

A copy of the operating budget is available upon request from the VP Finance. Previous month financial statements can be viewed here. (You must be logged-in to view this page.)

Annual Report 

An annual report is published for members that includes information on membership growth, financial performance, and progress toward goals.

A copy of the annual report is available upon request from the Chapter President.