Decision Makers
Board of Directors
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
President |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Vice President Programs |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Vice President |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Vice President |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Director at-Large |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Director of Education |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Director of Membership |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Education Director |
Current |
| Northern Area |
Coordinator |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Webmaster |
Former |
| University of Maryland |
Bsee |
Former |
| National War College |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Director of Communications |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Membership Director |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Director of Programs |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Region Manager |
Current |
| Icrm |
Member |
Current |
| Mid-Atlantic Region |
Treasurer |
Current |
| Region |
Treasurer |
Current |
| Mid-Atlantic Region |
Region Coordinator |
Former |
| Region |
Region Coordinator |
Former |
| Arma International, Inc |
Region Treasurer |
Former |
| Nova Southeastern University |
MBA Degree |
Former |
| Bowling Green State University |
Bsba Degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Records Manager for Nuveen Investments Operations |
Current |
| University of Delaware |
B.S. Degree In History |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Region Manager |
Current |
| North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation |
Records Administrator |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Region Treasurer |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Webmaster, H. |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Coordinator, Northern Area (Gaithersburg, Pittsburgh, Liberty Bell, Diamond State) |
Current |
| Richmond Chapter |
President |
Former |
| Arma International, Inc |
President |
Former |
| Medical Data Services, Inc. |
Hardware Analyst |
Former |
| Dpma |
|
Former |
| Virginia Commonwealth University |
Bachelor's Degree In Information Systems |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Region Webmaster |
Current |
MICHELLE VANALLEN is the Supervisor of Records and Administrative Services at Santee Cooper. There, she manages the records program, promotes records management at Santee Cooper, oversees the imaging program, maintains the corporate retention schedule and serves on the enterprise content management implementation team. Prior to managing records at Santee Cooper, she worked at Buist Moore Smythe McGee law firm in Charleston, SC as the Administrative Services Manager. There she implemented the records management program which included the challenge of classifying legal records dating back to the 1800's. Michelle holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the College of Charleston and an MBA from Charleston Southern University. She served as the president of the local ARMA (Association of Records Managers & Administrators) chapter for two terms in 2000 and 2001. She has also served as Treasurer and a member of the board of directors. She has served as the chapter newsletter editor and webmaster. She has won the Chapter Member of the Year award twice and the Rookie of the Year once. She is also a member of SCPRA (South Carolina Public Records Association) and AIIM (Association of Image and Information Managers). In 2006, she was honored with the SCPRA Region Service Award.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Administrative Services, Inc. |
Supervisor |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Santee Cooper |
Current |
| Santee Cooper |
Supervisor |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Scpra |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
President |
Former |
| Charleston Southern University |
MBA |
Former |
| College of Charleston |
B.S. In Business Administration |
Former |
PATTIE BEERMAN is a native South Carolinian who first started in the records management field with Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company in 1981 as a Senior Records Clerk. She was promoted to Lead Records clerk in 1984 and quickly moved up to Records Administration Supervisor in 1985, a position she held for 8 years. Her knowledge and dedication to the job then led to her promotion as the manager of the Micro Imaging Services Department. In 1995 Pattie was hired by Smith Records Management, as the Director of the Columbia market. Iron Mountain Records Management purchased Smith Records in November of 2001, where Pattie is currently a Sales Representative for the Leader in Records Management.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Mid, Atlantic Region Treasurer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Records Management Analyst, Office of Information Services |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
|
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Icrm Liaison |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Hospitality Chair |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Treasurer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Hyundai Motor America |
Records Manager |
Current |
| Ocarma |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| San Diego State University |
B.A. In International Business |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Mr. Strickland brings over 20 years of management and programming experience in database, application, network, EDI, and Enterprise solutions across the entire spectrum of information management in his position as Director of Technology Development for SSC. Instrumental in developing and designing major business systems in the manufacturing, internet, and healthcare industries throughout his career, he has held executive positions with these organizations providing leadership in innovative, technologically advanced systems over the past 12 years. Mr. Strickland has extensive knowledge of real-time, high-volume, performance critical applications that require implementation in a fault-tolerant network design with a 24/7 operation. These systems deliver cutting-edge technologies, seamless integration with business partners, and intuitive web experiences for users. Mr. Strickland has held senior positions with Apractis Solutions, LLC; Laxor, LLC; Virtual Image Technology Inc, MedCath, Inc.; Duracell, North America; and ITT Rayonier Inc. He is a member of the Association of Information Technology Professionals, ARMA International, American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Information Systems Security Association and the Microsoft Partner Program. Mr. Strickland holds a BBA in Computer Science and Information Systems from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| American Society for Industrial Security |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| The Association of Information Technology Professionals |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Secure Services Corp. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Information Systems Security Association, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Georgia Southern University |
Bba In Computer Science and Information Systems |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Inoutsource |
Director of Operations |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Williams Lea |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Virginia Commonwealth University |
Adjunct Prof |
Former |
| University of Tennessee, Knoxville |
B.S. In Business Administration |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma Central Kansas |
President |
Current |
| Arma Central Kansas |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| University of Oregon |
Masters Degree In Applied Information Management |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Recordmax |
President |
Current |
| District Archives Inc |
President and Founder |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Member |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Pelligroup |
Vice President and General Counsel |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Member |
Current |
| Montana Associates, Inc. |
Founder |
Former |
| Braincore |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Information Technology Decisions |
Senior Consultant With Information Technology Deci |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Energy Limited |
Contractor |
Former |
| Union Carbide Corporation |
|
Former |
Melissa Dederer is a member of ARMA International and two chapters: Connecticut and Metro New York City. She is the Immediate Past-President of the Connecticut chapter, Executive Vice President/President Elect of the Metro New York City chapter and Chapter Foundation Champion for ARMA's International Educational Foundation. Melissa's background encompasses over 20 years of records management, project management and automation, primarily within the legal industry. As Manager at KPMG, Melissa provides records and information management consulting services.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Arma Connecticut Chapter |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Gallagher Evelius & Jones LLP |
Facilities Manager |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| U.S. Navy |
|
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma Central Kansas |
Webmaster |
Current |
| Arma Central Kansas |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Nancy A. Williams & Associates |
President & Principal Consultant |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Member |
Current |
| Golden Gate Chapter |
President |
Former |
| Nancy A. Williams & Associates |
Founder |
Former |
| Golden Gate University |
BS Degree In Administrative Management |
Former |
| Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP |
Attorney |
Former |
| San Francisco State University |
Paralegal |
Former |
| Golden Gate University |
BS Degree In Administrative Management |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Secretary |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Director |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Treasurer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
President |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Secretary |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Ecm Scope |
President |
Current |
| Cmsworks, Inc. |
Founder |
Current |
| Ecm Scope |
Founder |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Member |
Current |
| AIIM International |
Senior Vice President of Information Products and Services |
Former |
| Cmsworks, Inc. |
Analyst |
Former |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield |
|
Former |
| AIIM International |
Masters of Information Technology and Laureate |
Former |
| Lehman College |
B.A. In Mathematics |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Treasurer |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Susan Priebe has been a member of the LMA board since September 2005, and started as a volunteer at LMA's Seattle Pride events. She is a Records Analyst at PEMCO. She is a member of ARMA International, AIIM Northwest, and a volunteer for UNICEF. Susan comes to the issue of marriage equality as a non-gay supporter of full equality for LGBT people.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| UNICEF |
Volunteer |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Legal Marriage Alliance of Washington |
Secretary |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Member |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
Timothy M. Opsitnick is Senior Partner and General Counsel of JurInnov Ltd. ( JurInnov ). JurInnov's consulting practice focuses on the application of technology solutions to challenging litigation demands of law firms and their clients, including the development of litigation and document management systems, document and electronic data warehousing, electronic discovery processing and consulting, electronic risk management consulting, and computer forensics. JurInnov's client base includes United States and International law firms and companies. Tim Opsitnick is at the forefront of practitioners addressing issues involved in the discovery of electronic documents. He is currently a participant in the Sedona Conference's Working Group Series on Best Practices for Electronic Document Retention and Production and a contributor to the Working Group's publication, "The Sedona Principles: Best Practice Recommendations and Principles Addressing Electronic Document Production" (Revised January 2004) and a contributor and editor to the publication, "The Sedona Guidelines: Best Practice Guidelines & Commentary for Managing Information & Records in the Electronic Age" (Revised September 2005). He is also a contributor to "Information Security for Lawyers and Law Firms" written by the Information Security Committee of the Section of Science and Technology Law of the American Bar Association and the Law Practice Management Section (April 2006). Mr. Opsitnick is a member of the Georgetown University Law Center Continuing Legal Education Advisory Board where he assists in the development of programs for its E-Discovery Institute. Furthermore, he is on the Advisory Board for the E-Discovery Track for the American Bar Association's Annual TechShow. He has also conducted numerous continuing legal education seminars regarding electronic discovery and other technology issues. He is also the Vice Chair of the Cleveland Bar Association's E-Publication/Technology Committee. Crain's Cleveland Business acknowledged Mr. Opsitnick's contribution to legal technology in their Who's Who in Technology 2004. JurInnov is a member of the Cleveland Downtown Tech 25, where Mr. Opsitnick sits on the Steering Committee. Mr. Opsitnick was with the firm of Jones, Day, Reavis, and Pogue from 1986 until 2000, where he was a member of the Litigation and Product Liability sections. His practice concentrated in the management of complex, multi-district litigation. Mr. Opsitnick is a 1982 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University (Phi Beta Kappa; cum laude; B.A., with honors in Political Science and Psychology) and a 1985 graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He was admitted to practice in Ohio in 1985 and has also appeared as counsel pro hoc vice in numerous jurisdictions by leave of court. He is a member of the American Bar Association, International Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Cleveland Bar Association, Cuyahoga County Bar Association, ARMA International, and InfraGard.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Jurinnov, Ltd. |
Senior Partner |
Current |
| Jurinnov, Ltd. |
Owner |
Current |
| Jurinnov, Ltd. |
General Counsel |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Ohio State Bar Association |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Infragard |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Cleveland Bar Association |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Cuyahoga County Bar Association |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Member |
Current |
| Cuyahoga County Bar Association |
Member |
Current |
| Ohio State Bar Association |
Member |
Current |
| Infragard |
Member |
Current |
| Ohio Wesleyan University |
|
Former |
| Cleveland Bar Association |
Vice Chair |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Ross, Dixon & Bell, L.L.P. |
Conflicts and Records Manager |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| California Polytechnic State University |
Bachelor's degree |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Crca Conference |
|
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Fellow |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
International Director |
Former |
| Co-Art Gallery, Inc. |
Manager |
Former |
Mr. Walden is an investor and businessman based in Atlanta, Georgia. Donnie has held numerous management positions in several prominent Fortune 100 companies including responsibility over the information assets at Turner Properties (the management group for TBS, TNT, HBO, CNN, etc.); a Time WarnerA company. He has been a member of ARMA International for over fifteen years, has spoken at numerous corporate and industry events and is well recognized in the information management industry; especially among the top records management professionals in Atlanta. Donnie manages one of the nationa s premier archival accounts of information assets including huge libraries of film, documents, tape and other media. He has intimate familiarity with the information storage industry and understands both the strengths and weaknesses, from the customera s perspective, of local operators as well as the industrya s largest companies. Donnie is also nationally recognized for his expertise in space management (http://www.archibus.com/success/turner.htm). He is an angel investor for a number of entrepreneurs including a recent start-up in the flooring business.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Arma International, Inc |
Member |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Applied Discovery, Inc. |
Litigation Preparedness Consultant |
Current |
| Maryland.Com |
Member |
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Member |
Current |
| The Sedona Conference |
Active Member |
Current |
| District of Columbia, LLC |
Member |
Current |
| Lockheed Martin Aspen Systems |
Senior Project Manager |
Former |
| Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evans |
Attorney |
Former |
| Tulane University Law School |
J.D. |
Former |
| Towson University |
B.S. |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Ballantrae Solutions |
|
Current |
| Arma International, Inc |
Active Member |
Current |
| New Castle County Chamber of Commerce |
Active Member |
Current |
| University of Delaware |
Master's Degrees |
Former |
| University of Delaware |
Bachelor's |
Former |