SDMS Committees & Task Forces
SDMS Committees serve as the foundation for the Society's efforts on behalf of its members. Committee members are volunteers who have agreed to contribute time and energy to the committees' activities.
SDMS Task Forces consist of members who have agreed to contribute time and energy to a specific activity or cause. Volunteer positions on each task force are appointed by the current SDMS President. The President chooses members who have specialized in the activity or has experience with the particular cause.
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MEMBERS
- Tricia Turner, BS, RDMS, RVT (Chair)
- Tara Cielma, BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(S)
- M. Robert DeJong, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS
- Marianna Desmond, EdM, RDMS, RT(R)
- Pamela Keebler, BS, RDCS
- Sally Miller, BS, RDCS, RT(R), FASE
- Tanya Nolan, EdD, RDMS, RT(R)
- Ashley Upton, BS, RDMS, RVT, RVS
- Cheryl Vance, MA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)(M)
- Kathryn Wampler MA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
- Ann Willis, MS, RDMS, RVT
- Aubrey Rybyinski, BS, RDMS, RVT (Board Liaison)
- Alyssa Meek, MBA, CMP (Staff Liaison)
- Dwain Starks, MEd (Staff Liaison)
OBJECTIVES
- Plan program content for the SDMS Annual Conference, including identifying and securing faculty.
- Provide on-site support for the Annual Conference.
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MEMBERS
- Kimberly Michael, MA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), FSDMS (Chair & Board Liaison)
- Jennifer Bagley, MPH, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS, FAIUM
- Stephanie Ellingson, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R)
- Talisha Hunt, BSRT, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
- Eric Kallstrom, MBA, ACS, RDCS, FASE
- Aubrey Rybyinski, BS, RDMS, RVT
- Don Kerns, JD, CAE (Staff Liaison)
- Mary Rodriguez, CAE (Staff Liaison)
OBJECTIVE
- Review and make recommendations to the SDMS Board of Directors regarding any professional ethics violations brought before the committee.
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MEMBERS
- Mitzi Roberts, EdD, RDMS, RDCS, RT(R) (Chair & Board Liaison)
- Dax Godkin, RVT
- Nora Harer, MHA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
- Catherine Rienzo, MS, RDMS, RT(R), FSDMS
- Bryan Williams, EdD, RDMS, RDCS, RT(R)
OBJECTIVES
- Review and recommend the proposed annual budget to the SDMS Board of Directors.
- Review and recommend SDMS Financial Policies to the SDMS Board of Directors.
- Review periodic financial reports.
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MEMBERS
- Ted Whitten, BA, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS (Chair & Board Liaison)
- Catherine Rienzo, MS, RDMS, RT(R), FSDMS
- Mitzi Roberts, EdD, RDMS, RDCS, RT(R)
- Tammy Stearns, MS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), FSDMS
- Bridgett Willey, PhD, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R), FSDMS
- Don Kerns, JD, CAE (Staff Liaison)
- Mary Rodriguez, CAE (Staff Liaison)
OBJECTIVE
- Periodically, review the SDMS and SDMS Foundation Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws to ensure consistency with the SDMS mission and strategic plan.
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MEMBERS
- Molly Siemens, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), (Chair)
- Sharlette Anderson, MHS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
- Joseph Augustyn, BA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RMSKS
- Tara Dianna, MS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
- Shawn Gagnon, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
- Allison Gillan, RDMS, RVT
- Jill Grise, RDMS, RVT
- Matthew Ryan, MSHA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
- Kelsi Weakley, RDMS, RVT
- Alicia Windy, RDMS
- Kimberly Michael, MA, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), FSDMS (Board Liaison)
- Mollie Pillman, MS-HSM, MBA, CAE (Staff Liaison)
OBJECTIVES
- Manage all SDMS awards, recognitions, and competitions including the application/submission and judging processes.
- Review and make recommendations to the SDMS Board of Directors regarding any needed changes to the application/submission and judging processes.
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MEMBERS
- Catherine Rienzo, MS, RDMS, RT(R), FSDMS (Chair & Board Liaison)
- Sara Baker, MEd, RDMS, RVT, RT(R)
- Robert DeJong, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, FSDMS
- Emily Smith, BS, RDMS, RVT
- Kimberly Sorrentino, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
- Tammy Stearns, MS, RDMS, RVT, RT(R), FSDMS, FAIUM
- Kathryn Wampler, BS, RT(R), RDMS, RVT
- Connie Willis, MS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
- Don Kerns, JD, CAE (Staff Liaison)
- Mary Rodriguez, CAE (Staff Liaison)
OBJECTIVES
- Develop the slate of candidates for elected office each year for presentation to the membership.
- Develop policies and procedures for the SDMS nomination and election process and make recommendations for consideration by the SDMS Board of Directors.
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MEMBERS
- Jennifer Bagley, MPH, RDMS, RVT, FSDMS, FAIUM (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
- Review current literature and research on the reprocessing of ultrasound transducers and other infection control applicable to sonography.
- 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.).
- Submit the draft guidelines and recommendations to the SDMS Board, SDMS membership, and other sonography and medical/healthcare organizations for review and comment.
- Identify potential strategies for widespread distribution and implementation of the final guidelines and recommendations.