Conference Planning Committee
Committee Chair: Ranko Pudar, CFM
(678) 808-8800

• Plans Annual Technical Conference and recommends conference agenda
• Oversees conference logistics (conference location, hotels, registration, social activities)
• Manages Abstract Submittal and Selection Process
• Coordinates with Treasurer to ensure conference plans are within budget

Outreach and Membership Services
Committee Chair: David Smith
(912) 635-2930

• Manages membership development
• Determines qualification of membership applications
• Notifies Board of Directors of non-qualifying applications
• Updates Website content
• Develops, publishes and distributes GAFM Newsletter
• Disseminates Conference and Training notifications and mail brochures
• Coordinates with Board of Directors and other committees to keep members and the public informed of related activities and issues

Awards Committee
Committee Chair: Charles Absher, CFM

Programs Committee
Committee Chair: Thomas Tkacs, CFM
(678) 987-3920

• Develops GAFM programs and training activities
• Plans events throughout the year that will provide a service to the members

GIS/Mapping and Technology Committee
Committee Chair: Sam Crampton, CFM
(678) 530-0022

• Reviews new and existing mapping and technology standards
• Shares new information with members
• Develops new ideas for mapping and technology standards

Mitigation/NAI Chair
Committee Chair: Michael Taylor, CFM
(770) 454-5600, ext. 4907

• Reviews new standards in floodplain management and mitigation
• Keeps abreast of issues initiated by FEMA, ASFPM, and any other related agency
• Ensures that GAFM is informed of new issues or topics in floodplain management (i.e. Procedure Memos, Technical Bulletins, Congressional Acts)