MEMBERS

• Tricia Turner, BS, RDMS, RVT (Chair)
• Jennifer Bagley, MPH, RDMS, RVT
• Tara Cielma, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
• M. Robert DeJong, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS
• Marianna Desmond, EdM, RDMS, RT(R)
• Theresa Jorgensen, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
• Sally Miller, BS, RDCS, RT(R), FASE
• Tanya Nolan, RDMS, RT(R)
• Aubrey Rybyinski, BS, RDMS, RVT
• Kathryn Wampler, BS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
• Ann Willis, MS, RDMS, RVT
• Mitzi Roberts, EdD, RDMS, RDCS, RT(R) (Board Liaison)
• ​Mary Rodriguez (Staff Liaison)

OBJECTIVES

1. Plan program content for the SDMS Annual Conference, including identifying and securing faculty.
2. Provide on-site support for the Annual Conference.

MEMBERS

• Kimberly Michael, MA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), FSDMS (Chair & Board Liaison)
• Jennifer Bagley, MPH, RDMS, RVT
• Stephanie Ellingson, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R) 
• Talisha Hunt, BSRT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT 
• Bridgett Willey, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R)
• Darla Matthew, RT(R)(S), RDMS
• Don Kerns, JD, CAE (Staff Liaison)
• Mary Rodriguez, CAE (Staff Liaison)

OBJECTIVE

1. Review and make recommendations to the SDMS Board of Directors regarding any professional ethics violations brought before the committee.

MEMBERS

• Mitzi Roberts, EdD, RDMS, RDCS, RT(R) (Chair & Board Liaison)
• Joie Burns, MS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
• ​Dax Godkin, RVT
• Amanda Smith, MS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
• Winslow (Ted) Whitten, BA, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS

OBJECTIVES

1. Review and recommend the proposed annual budget to the SDMS Board of Directors.
2. Review and recommend SDMS Financial Policies to the SDMS Board of Directors.
3. Review periodic financial reports.

MEMBERS

• Tammy Stearns, MS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), FSDMS (Chair & Board Liaison)
• Sheryl Goss, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RVS, RT(R)(S), FSDMS
• Mitzi Roberts, EdD, RDMS, RDCS, RT(R)
• Ted Whitten, BA, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS
• Michelle Wilson, EdD, RDMS, RDCS, FSDMS
• Don Kerns, JD, CAE (Staff Liaison)
• Mary Rodriguez, CAE (Staff Liaison)

OBJECTIVE

1. Periodically, review the SDMS and SDMS Foundation Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws to ensure consistency with the SDMS mission and strategic plan.

MEMBERS

• Brenda Hoopingarner, MS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)(CT), (Chair)
• Pamela Crawford, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)(M)
• Kelsy Fisher, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
• Jill Grise, RDMS, RVT
• Susan Gugoff, RDMS, RT(R)
• Talisha Hunt, BSRT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
• Michael Jaworsky, RDMS, RT(R)
• Matthew Ryan, MSHA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
• Molly Siemens, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
• Kelsi Weakley, RDMS, RVT
• Alicia Windy, RDMS
• Bridgett Willey, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R) (Board Liaison)
• Mollie Pillman, MS-HSM, MBA, CAE (Staff Liaison)

OBJECTIVES

1. Manage all SDMS awards, recognitions, and competitions including the application/submission and judging processes.
2. Review and make recommendations to the SDMS Board of Directors regarding any needed changes to the application/submission and judging processes.

MEMBERS

• Ted Whitten, ​BA, RDMS, RVT (Chair & Board Liaison)
• Sara Baker, MEd, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
• Cathy Daniels, EdD, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R)
• Robert DeJong, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS
• Sheryl Goss, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RVS, RT(R)(S), FSDMS
• Kimberly Sorrentino, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
• Kerry Weinberg, MA MPA, PhD, RDMS, RDCS, RT(R), FSDMS
• Connie Willis, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
• Don Kerns, JD, CAE (Staff Liaison)
• Mary Rodriguez, CAE (Staff Liaison)

OBJECTIVES

1. Develop the slate of candidates for elected office each year for presentation to the membership.
2. Develop policies and procedures for the SDMS nomination and election process and make recommendations for consideration by the SDMS Board of Directors.

MEMBERS

• Katie Kuntz, M​Ed, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), FSDMS (Chair)
• Stephanie Ellingson, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R)
• Kimberly Michael, MA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R) (Board Liaison)
• Don Kerns, JD, CAE (Staff Liaison)
• ​Mary Rodriguez, BS, CAE (Staff Liaison)

OBJECTIVE

1. Review the draft SDMS Educator Institute Content Outline for completeness and accuracy and assist with prioritization of content for learning activity development.
2. Prioritize the development of sonography educator-related professional development activities and assist with the identification of Subject Matter Experts (SME).

MEMBERS

• Jennifer Bagley, MPH, RDMS, RVT (Chair)
• ​Roy Boukidjian, ​MSN, ​PHN, CIC, NE-BC
• Ruth Carrico, PhD, FNP-C, CIC, FSHEA
• Mary Whitsett, BS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)(T)
• Talisha Hunt, BSRT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT (Board Liaison)
• Don Kerns, JD, CAE (Staff Liaison)
• ​Mary Rodriguez, BS, CAE (Staff Liaison)

OBJECTIVE

1. Review current literature and research on the reprocessing of ultrasound transducers and other infection control applicable to sonography.
2. Review draft guidelines and recommendations for the cleaning and disinfection of all medical ultrasound transducers and any additional equipment that may be utilized or touched during the procedure (e.g., keyboard, chairs, beds, ultrasound gel, light switch, etc.).
3. Submit the draft guidelines and recommendations to the SDMS Board, SDMS membership, and other sonography and medical/healthcare organizations for review and comment.
4. Identify potential strategies for widespread distribution and implementation of the final guidelines and recommendations.

MEMBERS

• Tammy Stearns,​ MS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), FSDMS (Chair & Board Liaison)
• Ted Whitten, BA, RDMS, RVT
• Michelle Wilson, EdD, RDMS, RDCS, FSDMS
• Don Kerns, JD, CAE (Staff Liaison)
• Mary Rodriguez, BS, CAE (Staff Liaison)

OBJECTIVES

1. Identify target states for sonography-only legislation.
2. Prepare a compilation of state advocacy resources for target states (e.g., legislative contact list, identification of supporting and opposing organizations, etc.)
3. Assist with development of advocacy materials to support legislation.
4. Participate in assigned advocacy conference calls with members (and others) and assist with presentation of advocacy webinars.
5. Assist SDMS members with strategies for communications with and lobbying of legislator, legislative committee, and legislative staff.