Committees

Communications / Dev. Committee

The Communications/Development Committee is charged with brand awareness and making recommendations for promotion and marketing of the organization. Additionally, the committee is tasked with enhancing SC&RF’s network of support and contributors. To get involved in a committee contact SC&RF Director, Jackie Roskos.

Jonelle Anderson

Vertical Industries

Tyler Henley

Mazzella Companies

Paula Bell, Vice Chair

PACCAR Winch

Shelly Gayring

Select Crane Sales, LLC

Keith Settle

Oxbo Mega Transport Solutions

Landin Beer

Gallagher Crane Division

Maranda Camden, Chair

GKS Moving Lifting

Wes Dowd

Davis Crane Service

Melissa Black Bernard

GTI Group

Olga Dubinok

Catalyst Communications Network

Educational Assistance Committee

The Educational Assistance Committee is charged to develop a scholarship program for both collegiate and vocational/technical financial assistance that is valuable and useful to the industry and member companies.

The committee is responsible for establishing a mechanism for soliciting, qualifying, selecting and awarding scholarships to qualified candidates. Additionally, the committee oversees the Partners in Education program with training companies to offer more than $150,000 in free tuition for training to applicants through the scholarship application process. There are two Selection Subcommittees, which determines the winners. To get involved in a committee contact SC&RF Director, Jackie Roskos.

Aro Umfress

Paul Anderson

International Union of Operating Engineers (I.U.O.E.)

Ken Mueler, Vice Chair

Doral Equipment Corporation

Stephanie Bragg

Bragg Companies

Olga Dubinok

Catalyst Communications Network

Debbi Evans

Aspen Custom Trailers

Jason Kuhlman

Mazzella Companies

Haley LeBlond

Mid Continent Crane Training Solutions

Aro Umfress, Chair

Higgen Botham

Research Committee

The Research Committee is charged with review of potential research projects and development of resources and tools and make recommendations to the SC&RF Board for approval. The committee is also tasked with creating and overseeing curriculum for high school students to provide an introduction to the industry. To suggest a research project or get involved in a committee contact SC&RF Director, Jackie Roskos.

Cameron Boots, Chair

Gallagher Insurance

Ken Goddard

ICCCUSA

Jennifer Gabel

JK Crane

Brent Hutto

Truck Parking Club.com

Mike Knott, Vice Chair

Phoenix Crane Rental

Charlie Reilly

Palco Transportation

Paula Vlaming

Vlaming & Associates

Dan Williams

Wright Plan

Workforce Committee

The Workforce Committee is charged with identifying strategies and initiatives to address workforce challenges in the crane, rigging, and specialized transportation industries. The committee develops resources and tools to promote careers in the trades and make recommendations to the SC&RF Board for approval. Additionally, the committee works to establish and oversee programs that connect with students, educators, and career seekers, including developing curriculum and outreach initiatives to inspire the next generation of skilled workers. To get involved in a committee contact SC&RF Director, Jackie Roskos.

Jonelle Anderson

Vertical Industries

Brittany Bachman, Vice Chair

Boulter Industrial

Stephanie Bragg

Bragg Companies

Kelan Bragg, Chair

Bragg Companies

Jason Bell

SC&RA

TJ Cantwell

NCCCO Foundation

Peter Juhren

Morrow Equipment Company

Meagen Khert

Train for the Crane

Kelly Koberg

DICA USA

Kate Landry

Deep South Crane & Rigging

Hannah Sundermyer

KHL Group

Kelly Thompson

Titan Crane

Meredith Williams

Buckner HeavyLift Crane

Nominating Committee

The mission of the Nominating Committee is to annually provide the Board with a slate of members as potential nominees and provide recommendations for officers.

Stephanie Bragg

Bragg Companies

Jennifer Gabel

JK Crane

Kate Landry

Deep South Crane & Rigging

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How To Join A Committee

Be sure to share your desire to volunteer with staff. The first step to joining is to attend a committee meeting you’re interested in. Once there, introduce yourself to members, and be sure to familiarize yourself with the issues they’re addressing. Staff can help point you in the right direction and answer any questions.

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