Committees
Education Committee
This committee is responsible for identifying the educational needs of DCAT members and creating programs designed to enhance the knowledge, professionalism and business development opportunities for the membership.
| Chair: |
Michael J. Rosenfelder, Director, Business Development, Merck & Co., Inc. |
| Vice Chair: |
Deborah A. Davis, Program Manager, Abbott Laboratories |
Strategic Membership Committee
This committee is responsible for attracting new members to the association and retaining current members.
| Chair: |
Tim McCarthy, Senior Manager of Business Development - API
Piramal Healthcare |
Nutrition and Health Committee
The Nutrition and Health Committee develops programs and networking opportunities for manufacturers and distributors of vitamin and nutritional supplement products, as well as those companies who provide support products and services to this industry.
| Chair: |
Vicki Bannon, International Sales Director-Americas, Archer Daniels
Midland Company |
Supply Management Committee
The Supply Management Committee develops programs for individuals engaged in the many sourcing aspects of the industry and is a prime source of information on issues and trends affecting the sourcing community.
| Chair: |
Stephanie Bovasso, Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Merck & Co., Inc. |
| Vice Chair: |
Julie Giorgi, Sr. Sourcing Manager, Johnson & Johnson |
Science Education Scholarship Committee
This committee, through initiatives with the National Science Teachers Association, recognizes and supports science education programs and their educators who, through their passion for the field of science, prepare and inspire the future leaders of our industry.
| Chair: |
Anita Anderson, Director, Sales & Customer Management, Chemwerth, Inc. |
Scholarship Funding Committee
The Scholarship Funding Committee is responsible for organizing, promoting and increasing participation in events that create awareness of and generate funds for DCAT scholarship initiatives.
| Chair: |
Steve Spardel, Vice President & General Manager, Porton Americas |
Membership Services Committee
The Member Services Committee evaluates current member services, and provides recommendations on new ones that will support recruitment and retention of members. They also assist in identifying appropriate partnerships, recommend information and resources for our website, and look for trends that will impact our members’ needs.
| Chair: |
Susan Ostrowski, Sr. Director, Marketing & Sales,
DSM Pharmaceutical Products |