MASWM Committees

Below is a list of MASWM’s current committees, members who volunteer to help with a wide range of areas facing workshops and those they serve. Committees and members change frequently to address new challenges and allow for new volunteers.

If you’re interested in serving on a committee, contact President Tim Poepsel or the respective committee chair.

Advocacy

Chair: Heather Wrisinger, Ideal Industries

Members: Kit Brewer, Project CU; Natalie Couch, Lake Area Industries; Charlie Fischer, Canterbury Industries; Tammy Flores, advocate; Mike Macauley, Heartland Industries; Tim Poepsel, Empac Group.

Function: Coordinate with A-Team Missouri to promote workshops as employment choice, including event planning and monthly activities.

Conference

Chair: Charlie Fischer, Canterbury Enterprises

Members: Kate Gregor, Lafayette Industries; Vicky James, Lafayette Industries; Dana Meyer, Empac Group; Kimbal Mothershead, Vocational Services, Inc.

Function: Planning for MASWM events including the spring and fall conferences, the January Workshop Products and Services Day at the Missouri Capital, and more.

Governance

Chair: Charlie Fisher, Canterbury Industries

Members: Suzanne Smith, Lafayette County Industries.

Function: Creation and updating of MASWM processes and procedures, including bylaw updates.

Legislative

Chair: Kit Brewer, Project CU

Function: state and national initiatives promoting workshops and especially the workshop option for employees with developmental disabilities.

Marketing

Chair: Kimbal Mothershead, VSI 

Function: communications within MASWM and important external audiences through newsletters and other publications, email, the MASWM website, and social media.

Training

Chair: Charlie Fischer, Canterbury Industries

Members: Linda Kimrey, Laclede Industries.

Function: identification of manager training needs and implementing programs to meet those needs.

Recycling

Chair: Geoff Shackelford, Boonslick Industries.

Function: research and assistance to workshops engaged in recycling efforts.