EMAI Committees

Awards & Special Recognition - Manages the awards and special recognition programs for excellence in the emergency management field and coordinates presentation of the awards at the annual conference. 2026 Chair Jennifer Tobey

Bylaws Committee - Develops the guiding rules for the EMAI Board and ensures consistency in their application. 2026 Chair Martin Webb

Conference Committee - Oversees the planning for the annual conference. The committee is also in charge of naming a theme, selecting keynote speakers, breakout session speakers, recruiting vendors and exhibitors, and the overall hospitality for the conference. 2026 Co-Chairs Stephanie McKinney & Jessica Burget

Legislative Committee - Observes the different types of legislatures that are being introduced to the state legislature that may have involvement with emergency management. The committee works with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to help draft legislation that may benefit or improve emergency management in the future. 2026 Co-Chairs Jim Pirtle and Carlos Garcia

Membership Committee- Brings in new members to EMAI and helps keep current members informed of EMAI happenings. 2026 Chair Shannan Cooke

Mentoring & Professional Development: Partners experienced volunteer mentors with new emergency management professionals to provide guidance and professional insight during their early years in the career. 2026 Chair Amy Lindsey

Public Affairs Committee - Oversees the development and upkeep of the EMAI website and social media pages. This committee helps keep members up-to-date with important information and news from internal and external partners. 2026 Chair Amy Lindsey

Training & Education Committee- Informs membership on upcoming trainings relevant to emergency management, helps develop new training when needed, and liaisons with IDHS training staff. 2026 Chair Chuck Kemker

Are you interested in joining one or more of these committees?

We’d love your help! Please share your interest with us at EMAllianceIN@gmail.com or click the icon below to contact the committee chair.