The AIME Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Corporation and shall manage the activities, property, and affairs of the Corporation; the Board of Trustees may exercise all such powers of he Corporation as shall not be prohibited by the Act, the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws. The Board of Trustees shall manage the Corporation under provisions of a Fiscal Policy as established and modified by the Board from time to time.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Mark Rubin | Trustee | 08/01/2020 | 07/31/2025 |
David L. Kanagy | Trustee | 08/01/2020 | 07/31/2025 |
Jim Robinson | Trustee | 08/01/2018 | 07/31/2025 |
Ron Ashburn | Trustee | 08/01/2018 | 07/31/2025 |
Elizabeth A. Holm | President-Elect Designate | 08/07/2021 | 07/01/2025 |
Description TBD
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Dr. Sukumar Bandopadhyay | Chair | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2025 |
Roussos Dimitrakopoulos | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Sean D. Dessureault | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Kadri Dagdelen | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Julian Ortiz | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2050 |
Dr Andrea J. Brickey, PHD | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2050 |
Ernest Y. Baafi | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Winfred Assibey-Bonsu | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Andrej Subelj | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 03/01/2012 | 02/28/2025 |
The Committee shall review the nominations for the IM&AD Frank A. Alsobrook Distinguished Service Award and select the recipient.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Gaurav Soni | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Nathan Manser, PHD | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. Raghav M. Dube | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Clayton McMillan | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Rudrajit Mitra, PHD | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
The Cindy Moore Courageous Impact Award was established to recognize the outstanding achievements and lasting impact of women in mining or the mine service industry. The award is sponsored by Hecla Mining. The annual award will be given to a woman in the mining or the mine service industry that: (1) has shown leadership, mentorship, and enthusiasm for the industry and (2) is making or has made a lasting impact on the industry.
Members of this committee are nominated from within the Inclusion and Diversity Committee.
SME members: to self-nominate for a position on the I&D committee, please email your resume and statement of interest to volunteer@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Kevin Toe | Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Casey Stazick | Member | 03/19/2024 | |
Elisa Comis | Member | 03/19/2024 | |
Line-Audrey Nkule | Member | 03/19/2024 | |
Matt Blattman | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Gustavo Marquez, Jr. | Member | 05/17/2024 | |
Kody-Lee M. Musick | Member | 05/17/2024 | |
Laura A. Nelson | SME Staff | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2050 |
Karin Harrington | SME Staff | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2050 |
The Howard L. Hartman Award, established in 1989, recognizes distinguished contributions in practice, teaching or research in the field of underground ventilation engineering.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Arash Habibi | Co-Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Arunkumar Rai, MS MBA | Co-Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Mr Craig Stewart, B.S.M.E | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Mr J. Daniel Stinnette, PE | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Karoly C. Kocsis, Ph.D. | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Heather N. Dougherty, PE, PHD | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
The Committee shall review the nominations for the Rock Mechanics Award and select the recipient. The Rock Mechanics Award is awarded to recognize distinguished contributions toward the advancement of rock mechanics.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Brijes Mishra, PHD | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
David Cheung | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Zoheir Khademian | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Deniz Tuncay | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Jim Haughey | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Laura Claire O'Connor | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Anna P. Perry | Representative | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Emily Rose | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
The Committee shall review the nominations for the Aplan Award and select the recipient. The Frank F. Aplan Award (Aplan Award) recognizes engineering or scientific contributions that further the understanding of the technology of coal and/or mineral engineering. Eligible areas of recognition include agglomeration, classification, comminution, electrical and magnetic separation, flocculation and sedimentation, froth flotation, and other related processing operations.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Dr. Barbara J. Arnold | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
James E. Gebhardt, PE, PHD | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Robert V. Washnock, QP | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Susan B. Bealko, MS, MPH | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Mr. D. Erik Spiller | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Tathagata Ghosh, PhD | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
The Award is administered by SME’s Coal & Energy Division.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Steven J. Schafrik | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Susan B. Bealko, MS, MPH | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Samuel C. Baker | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Edward F. Zeglen, Jr, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Tathagata Ghosh, PhD | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
The Erskine Ramsay Award Committee is responsible for reviewing the nominations for the Erskine Ramsay Award and selecting the recipient. The Ramsay Award recognizes distinguished achievement in coal mining to include both bituminous coal and anthracite.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Brian N. Shaffer, P.G. | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Baojie Zhang | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
J. Eric Shereda, PE | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Sampurna Arya | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Abhishek Choudhury | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Robert A. Kimutis | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Thomas A. Gray | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Michael A. Trevits, MBA, PG | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
The Howard N. Eavenson Award Committee is responsible for reviewing the nominations for the Howard N. Eavenson Award and selecting the recipient. The Eavenson Award recognizes distinguished contributions to the advancement of coal mining.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Dr. Michael Karmis | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. Ryan M. Murray | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Vladislav Kecojevic | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Amy L. McBrayer | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Edward F. Zeglen, Jr, PE | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Michael A. Trevits, MBA, PG | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
The Committee selects the recipient(s) of the J.W. Woomer Award. This award brings recognition of engineering professionalism to young people working in the coal industry.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Susan B. Bealko, MS, MPH | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Gregory S. Barclay | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Thomas C. Rauch | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Matthew R. Gray | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Michael Keener | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Brett A. Ashley, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
The Committee selects the recipient of the annual Percy W. Nicholls Award. Established in 1942, funded by AIME and ASME in alternating years, the Percy W. Nicholls Award is given for notable scientific or industrial achievement in the field of solid fuels.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Brijes Mishra, PHD | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Deniz Tuncay | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Mr. Thomas A. Toney | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
The Committee shall review all applications for the Coal & Energy Division Scholarship and the John Sidney Marshall Scholarship and select the recipient(s).
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Jon M. Bobbera | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Rohit Pandey | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Brett A. Ashley, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Michael Keener | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Brian Welsh | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
The Committee selects the recipient(s) of the Stefanko Best Paper Award. The Coal & Energy Division Stefanko Best Paper Award is awarded to recognize authors presenting papers in the Coal & Energy Division technical sessions for their contributions to the body of knowledge.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Samuel C. Baker | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mrs Rachel Gibson | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Jim Haughey | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Ashish R. Kumar, PE | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Jason N. Todd | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Deniz Tuncay | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
The Environmental Division Benefactor Award is administered by the SME Environmental Division Executive Committee.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Annelia Tinklenberg | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Omar A. Smith | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Amar Patel | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Heather Halderman | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mrs Genevieve M. Sutton | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
The Committee shall review the nominations for the Environmental Division Distinguished Service Award recipient.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Annelia Tinklenberg | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Heather Halderman | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2028 |
Amar Patel | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2027 |
Jen Pepe | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Omar A. Smith | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Mrs Genevieve M. Sutton | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2029 |
The Committee shall review all applications for the EVD Scholarship and select the recipient(s).
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Emily Schlenker | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Irene Montero | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Beatriz Zataray | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
James Mullen | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Julia Schmidt | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
The Committee shall review the nominations for the SME/AIME Environmental Stewardship Distinguished Service Award and select the recipient.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Omar A. Smith | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Heather Halderman | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Jen Pepe | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Amar Patel | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Annelia Tinklenberg | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mrs Genevieve M. Sutton | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2029 |
This committee will develop nominations for Division committees and the Division’s awards including, but not limited to: ensuring a representative slate of nominees (from the committee and the public), promoting and recruiting nominations for each award, providing a slate of nominees for each award to the S&H Division executive committee for their adjudication, maintaining confidentiality regarding all aspects of the nomination and award selection process, working with SME staff to ensure physical awards are prepared for presentation at H&S Division award breakfast at the annual SME conference and exposition.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Emily J. Haas | Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Juan J. Monsalve, M.Sc | Vice Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Elham Rahimi, PHD | Co-Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Lara Sims, CMSP | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Andrea J. Brickey, PHD | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Description TBD
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Emily J. Haas | Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Amy J Richins | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Joseph Bucci | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Monique Parker | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Darin R. Klewsaat, CMSP, CPG, PG | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr Michael G. Nelson | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
The Committee shall review all applications for the IM&AD Scholarship and select the recipient(s).
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Raghav M. Dube | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
John Sackrider | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Mr Himesh Patel | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Nathan Manser, PHD | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr Tushar Gupta | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
The Wallace Scholarship is awarded annually to a master’s degree candidate in geology or geological science who plans to pursue a career in the field of exploration geology.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
James E. Tabinski | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr Tushar Gupta | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Bradley M. Dunn | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mustafa Igdelioglu | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
The Hal Williams Hardinge Award Committee is responsible for reviewing the nominations for the Hal Williams Hardinge Award and selecting the recipient. The Hardinge Award recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of industrial minerals.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Edgar Blanco | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Marc A. Herpfer | President | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Riddhika Jain | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Thomas E. Newman, PG | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Gaurav Soni | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Dr. J. Richard Kyle | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Mr. Raghav M. Dube | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Dr. Bowen Li | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
The Young Scientist Award is administered by SME’s Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Division (IM&AD) Executive Committee.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Gaurav Soni | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Nathan Manser, PHD | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Riddhika Jain | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Rudrajit Mitra, PHD | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
John Sackrider | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
The Ivan B. Rahn Education Award recognizes distinguished contributions to the educational activities within SME. The Rahn Award is open to all SME members who have shown long-term interest in and have significantly contributed to SME activities relating to the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET), student affairs, continuing education, professional registration, and/or the Council of Education (not necessarily an educator).
Members of this Award Committee are nominated by their Division. Contact your Division for more information.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Dr. Vladislav Kecojevic | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Kathleen A. Altman | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Zacharias G. Agioutantis | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Purushotham Tukkaraja, PHD, QP | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Mona Vandervoort | SME Staff | 03/01/2010 | 02/28/2025 |
Description TBD
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Levi Thompson | Chair | 06/02/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Michael S. Moats, PHD | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Norma Jean Mattei | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Ronald L. Parratt | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr Manisha Banker | Representative | 04/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Rebecca Griebe | Representative | 04/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Kevin Zeik | Representative | 04/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Nathan Meehan | Representative | 04/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
David Soukup | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Ron Ashburn | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
The Committee shall review the nominations for the Douglas Award and select the recipient. The James Douglas Gold Medal (Douglas Award) recognizes distinguished achievement in nonferrous metallurgy, including both the beneficiation of ores and the alloying and utilization of nonferrous metals.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Dr. Bowen Li | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Christina Meskers | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
David G. Meadows | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Jaeheon Lee | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
John S. Carpenter | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Tarun Bhambhani | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
The Committee shall review the nominations for the Outstanding Young Engineer Award and select the recipient. The Outstanding Young Engineer Award recognizes significant contributions of a young individual within the Mineral Processing-Extractive discipline
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
David G. Meadows | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Adam R. House, QP | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2031 |
Robert Nick Gow | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2029 |
Mr James R. Wickens | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
Christopher A. Noble, PE, PHD | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2027 |
Kimberly D. Mills, PHD | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2028 |
Dr. Jaeheon Lee | Member | 03/01/2019 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Tarun Bhambhani | Member | 03/01/2019 | 02/28/2026 |
The Committee shall review the nominations for the Gaudin Award and select the recipient. The Gaudin Award is given for scientific or engineering contributions that further the understanding of the technology of mineral processing. Eligible areas for contributions are agglomeration, classification, comminution, electrical and magnetic separation, flocculation and sedimentation, froth flotation, hydrometallurgy, particulate behavior, and other related mineral processing operations.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
James E. Gebhardt, PE, PHD | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Clifton A Boylston | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Leonard N. Hill | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr York Smith, PHD | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Mohammad Rezaee | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Michael Blois | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Barbara J. Arnold | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
The Taggart Award is made for the paper or series of closely related papers with at least one common author, which, in the opinion of the Committee, represents a notable contribution to the science of mineral processing. The Committee shall review the eligible papers and select the recipient.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Dr. Barbara J. Arnold | Chair | 05/02/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
D. R. Nagaraj, PHD | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr York Smith, PHD | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Fangyu Liu | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Jiaqi Jin | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Pengbo Chu | Member | 05/02/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Seyed Hassan Amini, PHD | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
The Committee shall review the nominations for the Milton E. Wadsworth Award and select the recipient. The Committee is also responsible for soliciting and/or submitting nominations as appropriate/necessary. The Wadsworth Award recognizes distinguished contributions that advance our understanding of the science and technology of nonferrous chemical metallurgy.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Dr. Janet Baron | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Tim G. Robinson | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Christine R. Green | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Scott A. Shuey, PHD, QP | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Robert Nick Gow | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Sevket Acar | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Rudi D. Frischmuth | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
The Robert H. Richards Award Committee is responsible for reviewing the nominations for the Robert H. Richards Award and selecting the recipient. The Richards Award recognizes achievement in any form which unmistakably furthers the art of mineral beneficiation in any of its branches.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Tim G. Robinson | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Sumedh Gostu | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Dr. Janet Baron | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Fangyu Liu | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Hamid Akbari | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Daniel R. Palo | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Adam R. House, QP | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
The Committee shall review all applications for the Klimpel and MPD Scholarships and Rong Yu Wan Ph.D. Dissertation Award and select the recipient(s).
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Amy E. Jacobsen | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Mohammad Rezaee | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Zachery A. Zanetell | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Jordan M. Rutledge | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Sumedh Gostu | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Deniz Talan | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Kristine R. Murphy | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Joseph Trouba | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
The award was established by AIME in l965 to recognize distinguished contributions to the advancement of mineral economics.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Nathan Manser, PHD | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Gaurav Soni | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Steven J. Schafrik | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Donald C. Dwyer | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Edward F. Zeglen, Jr, PE | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
The award will be administered by the Accreditation and Curricular Issues Committee.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Dr. Moe Momayez | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Vladislav Kecojevic | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Kathleen A. Altman | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Zacharias G. Agioutantis | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Purushotham Tukkaraja, PHD, QP | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Mona Vandervoort | SME Staff | 03/01/2010 | 02/28/2025 |
The Dickerson Award is administered by the Mining & Exploration Division (M&E Division) of the Society, under the direction of the SME Board of Directors.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Lia Walker | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Bradley M. Dunn | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Kevin Martindale | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Thomas L. Dyer | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dean R. Gehring | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Jordan M. Anderson | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
The Jackling Award is administered by the Mining & Exploration Division (M&E Division) of the Society, under the direction of the SME Board of Directors.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Donald C. Dwyer | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2025 |
Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2028 |
Lia Walker | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2027 |
Daniel B. Rosenbach | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Bradley M. Dunn | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Russell J. Sheets, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2029 |
The Award is administered by the Mining & Exploration Division (M&E Division) of the Society, under the direction of the SME Board of Directors
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Donald C. Dwyer | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Lia Walker | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2028 |
Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Daniel B. Rosenbach | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2027 |
Bradley M. Dunn | Member | 03/26/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Description TBD
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Donald C. Dwyer | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Brian D. Groff, PE, Qualified Person | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Stella M. Searston | Member | 12/16/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
David M. Abbott, Jr. | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
The Award is administered by the Mining & Exploration Division (M&E Division) of the Society, under the direction of the SME Board of Directors.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Bradley M. Dunn | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2028 |
Lia Walker | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2027 |
Donald C. Dwyer | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Russell J. Sheets, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
The Award is administered by the Mining & Exploration Division (M&E Division) of the Society, under the direction of the SME Board of Directors.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Russell J. Sheets, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Grace E. Wilson, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Jeff R. Mattern | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Jason Sexauer | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr Angelina K. Anani | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
The Award Committee is to consist of the members of the M&E Division Program Planning Committee.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Russell J. Sheets, PE | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Abhishekh Ashok Parmar | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Thomas W. Camm, PE | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Ms. Chelsea A. Gilbert | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Daniel B. Rosenbach | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Matthew V. Deutsch | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
The Committee shall review the applications submitted and select the recipients of the M&E Division Scholarship and the AIME Henry De Witt Smith Graduate Scholarship.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Bradley M. Dunn | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Donald C. Dwyer | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Russell J. Sheets, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
The William Lawrence Saunders Award Committee is responsible for reviewing the nominations for the William Lawrence Saunders Award and selecting the recipient. The Saunders Award recognizes distinguished achievement in mining other than coal (including the production of nonmetallic minerals).
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Gregory F. Sutton | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Marc A. Herpfer | President | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Ruby Barickman | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Peter M. Haarala, PE | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. Shaun P. Graber | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Abani R. Samal, PhD | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Russell J. Sheets, PE | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Abhishekh Ashok Parmar | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Brad Atkinson, MSc, EMBA | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Description TBD
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Dr. Sukumar Bandopadhyay | Chair | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Kramer D. Luxbacher, PhD | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2027 |
Ms. Jessica M. Wempen | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Rick Honaker, PhD | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Tathagata Ghosh, PhD | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Barbara J. Arnold | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2027 |
Lorie Laessig | SME Staff | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2025 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff | 11/08/2021 |
Description TBD
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Dr. Ronel Kappes | Chair | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Erik C. Westman | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
James E. Gebhardt, PE, PHD | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Virginia T. McLemore | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
The award will be administered by a committee of the most recent five SME past presidents.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Dr. Hugh B. Miller | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Marc Le Vier | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Ronald L. Parratt | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Robert W. Schafer | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
William W. Edgerton | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
The SME Fellow Award is presented to a select few who have distinguished themselves by notable contributions to the technology or professional activities encompassed by SME and in some cases for significant contributions to a Section, the Society, or the Institute.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Omar A. Smith | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Bill A. Hancock | President-Elect | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
David L. Kanagy | SME Executive Director-ex officio | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2050 |
Kimberly Walster, CMSP | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Leon J. Jacobs, PE | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Gaurav Soni | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Tarun Bhambhani | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Edward F. Zeglen, Jr, PE | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 03/01/2017 | 02/28/2025 |
Established in 2017, the Robert E. Murray Innovation Award honors individuals or organizations that advance the mining industry through technical innovation, with a focus on recognizing those that implement innovative technologies and processes.
The Innovation Award is administered by the Robert E. Murray Innovation Award Committee under the direction of the SME staff.
For more information, please contact SME at awards@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Nathan Manser, PHD | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Bill A. Hancock | President-Elect | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
William M. Gleason | Editor-in-Chief | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
Susan B. Bealko, MS, MPH | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Courtney A. Young | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Omar A. Smith | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Jacob L. Carr, PHD | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Emily J. Haas | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Jonathan D. Klug | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Established in 2017, the Robert E. Murray Scholarship aims to support undergraduates, graduates, and researchers in advancing innovation within the mining industry through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and processes.
For more information, please contact SME at awards@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Samuel J. Shoemaker, Jr. | Chair | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Ali Lashgari | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Nathan Manser, PHD | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Zachery A. Zanetell | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Omar A. Smith | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Vaibhav Raj, PHD | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
The award will be administered by a committee made up of the Past Chair of each SME mining-related division.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
David G. Meadows | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Bradley M. Dunn | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Jen Pepe | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Emily J. Haas | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Tathagata Ghosh, PhD | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Riddhika Jain | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
The Robert M. Dreyer Award in Applied Economic Geology, established in 1999 as an annual Award, recognizes outstanding achievements in applied economic geology. The outstanding achievements so recognized must have been accomplished through commercial exploration or development of metalliferous and/or nonmetalliferous mineral deposits.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Dr. William H. Wilkinson | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dennis P. Bryan | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2029 |
Robert W. Schafer | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2029 |
Dr. John M. Proffett | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2029 |
Jeffrey A. Pontius | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2027 |
David L. Crouse | Member | 03/01/2019 | 02/28/2025 |
Richard Sillitoe | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2028 |
Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 03/01/2017 | 02/28/2025 |
The SME Board of Directors shall have and exercise on behalf of the Society, all rights, powers and privileges granted to the Society as a not-for-profit corporation organized under the laws of Colorado in the carrying out of the purposes set forth in the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
SME members receive a nomination to serve on this committee, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Dr. Marc A. Herpfer | President | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Bill A. Hancock | President-Elect | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Marc Le Vier | Past President | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
David L. Kanagy | Secretary-Treasurer | 03/01/2004 | 01/31/2025 |
Richard J. Lambert | Director | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Barbara Nielsen | Director | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Matt Blattman | Director | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. S. Jayson Ripke | Director | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Courtney A. Young | Director | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Justin D. Anderson | Director | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Vasu Gangrade | Board Intern | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Robert Nick Gow | Board Intern | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Genny Homyack | SME Staff - ex officio | 10/20/2014 | 02/28/2025 |
The Past Presidents meet on an annual basis to review and offer advice on SME activities.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Dr. Marc A. Herpfer | President | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2075 |
Ronald L. Parratt | Past President | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2075 |
Marc Le Vier | Past President | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2075 |
John G. Mansanti | Past President | 03/01/2017 | 02/28/2075 |
William W. Edgerton | Past President | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2075 |
James R. Arnold | Past President | 03/01/2007 | 02/28/2075 |
Dr. Ihor A. Kunasz | Past President | 03/01/1998 | 02/28/2075 |
George W. Luxbacher, PE, PHD | Past President | 03/01/2008 | 02/28/2075 |
Dr. Thomas J. O Neil | Past President | 03/01/2003 | 02/28/2075 |
Dr. Michael Karmis | Past President | 03/01/2002 | 02/28/2075 |
Dr. William H. Wilkinson | Past President | 03/01/2009 | 02/28/2075 |
Robert C. Freas | Past President | 03/01/1994 | 02/28/2075 |
Ta M. Li | Past President | 03/01/2001 | 02/28/2075 |
James W. Boyd | Past President | 03/01/1999 | 02/28/2075 |
Dr. Raja V. Ramani | Past President | 03/01/1995 | 02/28/2075 |
Dr Donald E. Ranta | Past President | 03/01/2000 | 02/28/2075 |
Arthur A. Schweizer | Past President | 03/01/2004 | 02/28/2075 |
Barbara A. Filas, PE | Past President | 03/01/2005 | 02/28/2075 |
Dr. Brij M. Moudgil | Past President | 03/01/2006 | 02/28/2075 |
Dr. Nikhil C. Trivedi | Past President | 03/01/2010 | 02/28/2075 |
Dr. Barbara J. Arnold | Past President | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2075 |
Dr. Hugh B. Miller | Past President | 03/01/2019 | 02/28/2075 |
Robert W. Schafer | Past President | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2075 |
Timothy D. Arnold | Past President | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2075 |
J. Steven Gardner, PE | Past President | 03/01/2015 | 02/28/2075 |
John O. Marsden, PE | Past President | 03/01/2014 | 02/28/2075 |
David L. Kanagy | Secretary | 10/11/2004 | 02/28/2025 |
Genny Homyack | SME Staff | 10/20/2014 | 02/25/2075 |
The Accreditation and Curricular Issues Committee shall determine curricular standards and deal with issues associated with accreditation including the development of program criteria recommended to the Council of Education and, in turn, the SME Board of Directors and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Inc.
Click here to learn more about becoming an evaluator.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Dr. Susan B. Patton | Commissioner | 03/01/2024 | 03/01/2025 |
Dr. John S. Gierke | Commissioner | 03/01/2024 | 03/01/2025 |
Thomas Oommen | Alternate Commissioner | 03/01/2024 | 03/01/2025 |
Laurie Anderson | Alternate Commissioner | 03/01/2024 | 03/01/2025 |
Dan Alexander, PE, PHD, QP | Alternate Commissioner | 03/01/2024 | 03/01/2025 |
Kurt Katzenstein | Alternate Commissioner | 03/01/2024 | 03/01/2025 |
Dr. Rick Honaker, PhD | Delegate | 03/11/2024 | 03/01/2025 |
Dr. Joel S. Kuszmaul | Alternate Delegate | 03/01/2024 | 03/01/2025 |
Mona Vandervoort | SME Staff | 03/01/2010 | 02/28/2025 |
Members of the Academic Grant Selection Committee select recipients for the PhD fellowship and career development grant programs.
Contact volunteer@smenet.org for more information.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Gregory A. Beckstrom | Past Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Leigh W. Freeman | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Andrea K. Martin | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Ronel Kappes | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff | 04/25/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
Lorie Laessig | SME Staff | 04/25/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
The Council of Education & Accreditation shall review and refer information and projects to the education subcommittees (Accreditation and Curricular Issues, and Student Member Affairs), receive and act when appropriate upon recommendations of the education subcommittees and Education Forum, and determine educational policy to be recommended to the SME Board of Directors.
The Council of Education & Accreditation also serves as the Ivan B. Rahn Education and Mineral Industry Education Award Committee. The Council of Education shall find a nominee whose contribution merits the award. Recipients of the award shall be selected through a nominating and voting process by the Council of Education with notification to the SME Executive Committee.
The Council of Education Members are the current Chair and Vice-Chair of each education committee.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Dr. Moe Momayez | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Kathleen M. Tew | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Rick Honaker, PhD | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Robert Hall | Chair | 03/01/2024 | |
Emily A. Sarver | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Jamal Rostami | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Kramer D. Luxbacher, PhD | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | |
Dr. Joel S. Kuszmaul | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Emily Rose | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Vladislav Kecojevic | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Kathleen A. Altman | Past Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Mona Vandervoort | SME Staff | 03/01/2007 | 02/28/2030 |
The mission of the Education Sustainability Committee is to develop specific, actionable recommendations that seek to address the long-term challenges that threaten the sustainability of U.S. Mining and Mineral Processing/Extractive Metallurgy academic degree granting programs.
The scope of the Committee includes programming/workshops, the facilitation of greater research opportunities for faculty, the collection and analysis of department/student data, and a variety of other efforts to promote stability of academic programs in minerals education and to improve the capacity of these programs to produce high-quality graduates for successful careers in industry and academia.
Contact volunteer@smenet.org for more information.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Emily A. Sarver | Chair | 10/31/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Jamal Rostami | Vice Chair | 10/31/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Moe Momayez | Member | 03/01/2019 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Andrea J. Brickey, PHD | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Ronel Kappes | Member | 10/31/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Andrea K. Martin | Member | 10/31/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Snehamoy Chatterjee, PhD | Member | 10/31/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Jack Groppo | Member | 10/31/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Gregory A. Beckstrom | Member | 10/31/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Leigh W. Freeman | Member | 10/31/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Angie M. Harmon | Member | 10/31/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Lorie Laessig | SME Staff | 04/25/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff | 04/03/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
The Mineral School Department Heads Committee provides information on the current status of enrollment of undergraduate and graduate students in the United States as well as educational institutions in other countries depending upon membership of the committee. The Committee is responsible for maintaining accurate records of the number of graduates from their respective programs.
Committee members are department heads of mineral education programs.
Contact volunteer@smenet.org for more information.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Dr. Kramer D. Luxbacher, PhD | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2030 |
Christopher A. Noble, PE, PHD | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2030 |
Qingqing Huang | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2030 |
Robert Hall | Member | 11/18/2022 | 02/28/2030 |
Aleksey Smirnov | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2030 |
William M. Zisch | Member | 12/01/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
Dr. Barbara J. Arnold | Member | 08/01/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
Dr Michael S. Moats, PHD | Member | 08/01/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
Jerry Downey | Member | 08/01/2023 | 02/02/2030 |
Dr. Michael L. Free | Member | 08/01/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
Dr. Tathagata Ghosh, PhD | Member | 11/10/2022 | 02/28/2030 |
M Stephen Enders | Member | 11/18/2022 | 02/28/2030 |
Dr. Zacharias G. Agioutantis | Member | 11/18/2022 | 02/28/2030 |
Dr Kwame Awuah-Offei | Member | 11/18/2022 | 02/28/2030 |
Scott D. Rosenthal, PE | Member | 11/18/2022 | 02/28/2030 |
Dr. Navid Mojtabai | Member | 11/18/2022 | 02/28/2030 |
Dr Javad Sattarvand | Member | 11/18/2022 | 02/28/2030 |
Dr. Karoly C. Kocsis, Ph.D. | Member | 11/18/2022 | 02/28/2030 |
Christopher A. Noble, PE, PHD | Member | 03/17/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
Rachel Grimes | SME Staff | 12/05/2022 | 02/28/2030 |
The Student Member Affairs Committee shall provide career guidance, suggest and coordinate student activities, and exercise general supervision over SME Student Chapters. As part of its charge, the Committee shall develop, review and provide for the dissemination of career information. Members of the committee shall serve as judges for the annual SME Outstanding Student Chapter Contest and the SME Outstanding Student Paper Contest, undergraduate and graduate divisions.
Members of the Student Member Affairs Committee are nominated by their Division. Contact your Division for more information.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Kathleen M. Tew | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Emily Rose | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Richard Ladouceur, PHD | Past Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Deniz Talan | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Vaibhav Raj, PHD | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Amy J Richins | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
PJ Nolan | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Michael Spicher | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Ms. Heather N. Lammers | Representative | 03/02/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Ms Cassandra N Galvez | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Gregory S. Barclay | Representative | 03/01/2024 | |
Nathan Manser, PHD | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Kathryn F. Kosloski | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Elham Rahimi, PHD | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Mona Vandervoort | SME Staff | 03/01/2010 | 02/28/2025 |
The MEC Committee provides the MEC with leadership and guidance and assists with fundraising and public outreach as appropriate on behalf of the MEC.
Contact volunteer@smenet.org for more information.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Kurt P. Doran | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Lisa Rudstrom | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Wendi Cooksey | Past Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Patrick A. Jacomet | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. C. Dale Elifrits | Member | 03/01/2012 | 02/28/2027 |
Kathryn F. Kosloski | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2027 |
Joseph R Bindner | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Kathleen M. Tew | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Michael T. Myers, PE | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Edward Wellman, PE, PG, CEG | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Dan O'Connor | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Charles L Zimmerman | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Karen D. Rose | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff | 11/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Lorie Laessig | SME Staff | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Description TBD
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Lisa Rudstrom | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/26/2026 |
Dr. C. Dale Elifrits | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Patrick A. Jacomet | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Mrs. Pamela A. K. Wilkinson | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dan O'Connor | Member | 07/25/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Rebecca Smith | SME Staff - ex officio | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff - ex officio | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Description TBD
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Kurt P. Doran | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Lisa Rudstrom | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Wendi Cooksey | Past Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff - ex officio | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
David L. Kanagy | SME Staff - ex officio | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Description TBD
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Wendi Cooksey | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Joseph R Bindner | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Kurt P. Doran | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Kathryn F. Kosloski | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Michael T. Myers, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Kathleen M. Tew | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Sabastine Nworie | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Hoy E. Frakes, Jr. | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff - ex officio | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Akudo Nwokeukwu | SME Staff - ex officio | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
The MEC Scouting Subcommittee provides support, input and guidance of the MEC’s Scouting Outreach program efforts.
Contact volunteer@smenet.org for more information.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Charles L Zimmerman | Chair | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Karen D. Rose | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Dan Alexander, PE, PHD, QP | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr Stanley T. Krukowski, PHD | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Dan O'Connor | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Mr. Aaron S. Young | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Edward Wellman, PE, PG, CEG | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Kathryn F. Kosloski | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Mrs. Pamela A. K. Wilkinson | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Mr. Allen T. Cooper | Member | 11/04/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Akudo Nwokeukwu | SME Staff | 08/20/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff | 11/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Lorie Laessig | SME Staff | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
The MMSA/SMEF Presidential Scholarship Committee is responsible for reviewing the applications and assist in selecting the recipients for the MMSA/SMEF Presidential Scholarship.
Contact volunteer@smenet.org for more information.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Mick Gavrilovic | Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Ta M. Li | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Nikhil C. Trivedi | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Amy E. Jacobsen | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff | 11/08/2021 |
Description TBD
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Andrew P. Cole | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Kurt P. Doran | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Lisa Rudstrom | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Wendi Cooksey | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Peter M. Haarala, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Kathleen M. Tew | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Todd E. Davis | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff - ex officio | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
The SMEF Trustees represent the leadership of the corporate and academic segment of the industry. They provide advice and guidance regarding the Foundation’s management, strategic planning and operations, with a focus centered on fundraising for programs and initiatives of SME. Acting as ambassadors for SMEF, Trustees are knowledgeable of all program areas and current projects needing funding and personally contribute the SMEF on an annual basis. SMEF Board of Trustees are elected to a three-year term.
These members have demonstrated the highest level of leadership ability in the above volunteer opportunities. Members are nominated to these positions.Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Thomas C. Rauch | President | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. Andrew P. Cole | President-Elect | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. Steven C. Holmes | Past President | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
David L. Kanagy | Secretary | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2026 |
Michael T. Myers, PE | Individual Fundraising Officer | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2027 |
Peter M. Haarala, PE | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Jaisen N. Kohmuench, PhD | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Kathleen M. Tew | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Sudhanshu Singh | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. William H. Wilkinson | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
J. Steven Gardner, PE | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Gregory A. Beckstrom | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Gregory E. Hinshaw | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Kurt D. Kost | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Joshua F. Olmsted | Member | 03/01/2020 | 03/01/2026 |
Jill R. Nelson | Member | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2025 |
J. Eric Shereda, PE | Member | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2025 |
Robert V. Washnock, QP | Member | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2025 |
Mary B. Korpi | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Kathryn F. Kosloski | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Catherine A. Joyner | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Garland Davis | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Michael J. Deal | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
James P. Metsa | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Melissa Harmon | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Jay R. Nopola | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Marc Le Vier | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. C. Dale Elifrits | Member | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff | 11/08/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
The Corporate Giving Committee (CGC) works with Foundation staff to identify corporate prospects and solicit contributions to programs for which the Foundation seeks support. The Committee identifies potential prospects, collaborates with staff regarding marketing strategies, and sets annual fundraising goals and benchmarks. This Committee consists of two co-chairs nominated by the Nominating Committee, based on merit and knowledge of industry leaders, and appointed by the Board of Trustees for a term of two years.
These members are nominated from within the SMEF Board of Trustees.Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Catherine A. Joyner | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Thomas C. Rauch | President | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Michael J. Deal | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Mr. Andrew P. Cole | President-Elect | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. Steven C. Holmes | Past President | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
David L. Kanagy | Secretary | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2025 |
Robert V. Washnock, QP | Member | 03/01/2019 | 02/28/2025 |
Joshua F. Olmsted | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Mary B. Korpi | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
James P. Metsa | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Jay R. Nopola | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
J. Steven Gardner, PE | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Jaisen N. Kohmuench, PhD | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Sudhanshu Singh | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Jill R. Nelson | Member | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2025 |
Gregory A. Beckstrom | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Gregory E. Hinshaw | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Marc Le Vier | Member | 03/01/2024 | 03/01/2025 |
Garland Davis | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff | 11/08/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
The SMEF Executive Committee is authorized to exercise all business and powers of the Board of Trustees, subject to specific directions or limitations imposed by the Board of Trustees. Executive Committee members serve on the Executive Committee for two year terms in each position. The Executive Committee meets on a frequent basis, as determined by the President, to facilitate the daily operations of the Foundation.
These members are nominated from within the SMEF Board of Trustees.Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Thomas C. Rauch | President | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Catherine A. Joyner | Co-Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Mr. Andrew P. Cole | President-Elect | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. Steven C. Holmes | Past President | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Marc Le Vier | Past President | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
David L. Kanagy | Secretary | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2026 |
Michael T. Myers, PE | Individual Fundraising Officer | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2027 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff | 11/08/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
The Individual Fundraising Committee (IFC) is responsible for direct solicitations of individual support for the Foundation. The IFC works with the SMEF Executive Committee to establish endowment strategies and suggests target audiences for specific fundraising efforts.
These members are nominated from within the SMEF Board of Trustees.Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Michael T. Myers, PE | Co-Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2027 |
David L. Kanagy | Secretary | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2025 |
J. Eric Shereda, PE | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Peter M. Haarala, PE | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Kathleen M. Tew | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Kathryn F. Kosloski | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Kurt D. Kost | Member | 03/01/2017 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. C. Dale Elifrits | Member | 03/01/2019 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. William H. Wilkinson | Member | 03/01/2017 | 02/28/2026 |
Melissa Harmon | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff | 11/08/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
The SMEF Nominating Committee consists of five SMEF Trustees who are responsible for nominating a slate of proposed Trustees to fill any expired terms or other vacancies on the Board of Trustees.
These members are nominated from within the SMEF Board of Trustees.Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Thomas C. Rauch | Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
David L. Kanagy | Executive Director, ex officio | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. Steven C. Holmes | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. Andrew P. Cole | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Mary B. Korpi | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. William H. Wilkinson | Member | 03/01/2013 | 02/28/2026 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff | 11/08/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
The SMEF Scholarship Committee is responsible for reviewing the applications and selecting the recipients for the MMSA/SMEF Presidential Scholarship, J. H. Fletcher & Co Scholarship, Stantec/McIntosh Engineering Scholarship, the Ernest K. Lehmann Memorial Scholarship and the George V. Weisdack Memorial Scholarship.
These members are nominated from within the SMEF Board of Trustees.Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Mr. Steven C. Holmes | Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Jill R. Nelson | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. C. Dale Elifrits | Member | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2027 |
Kurt D. Kost | Member | 03/01/2019 | 02/28/2026 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff | 11/08/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
The Syd S. and Felicia F. Peng Ground Control in Mining Award Committee administers the Peng Award under the direction of the SME Board of Directors. This committee is composed of five members who are chosen based on their demonstrated ability and track record for dealing with ground control issues in mining.
Contact volunteer@smenet.org for more information.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Ted M. Klemetti, II | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Rudrajit Mitra, PHD | Member | 10/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr Yang Li, PHD | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Rob Thomas | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Ihsan Tulu | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Christopher R. Newman | Member | 08/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Joe Wickline, PG | Member | 08/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff | 11/08/2021 | |
Lorie Laessig | SME Staff | 03/01/2015 | 02/28/2025 |
The Syd S. and Felicia F. Peng Ground Control in Mining Scholarship Committee is responsible for reviewing the applications and selecting the recipients for the Syd S. and Felicia F. Peng Ground Control in Mining Scholarship based on applicants’ combination of financial need and academic promise.
Contact volunteer@smenet.org for more information.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Ted M. Klemetti, II | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Rudrajit Mitra, PHD | Member | 10/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Rob Thomas | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Ihsan Tulu | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr Yang Li, PHD | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2027 |
Joe Wickline, PG | Member | 08/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Christopher R. Newman | Member | 08/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Ms Megan Martin | SME Staff | 11/08/2021 | |
Lorie Laessig | SME Staff | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
SME Annual Conference planning committee members are appointed by their Division. For more information, please contact your Division.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Amy J Richins | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Samuel C. Baker | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr Himesh Patel | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Tarun Bhambhani | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Daniel B. Rosenbach | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Andrea K. Martin | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 03/01/2012 | 02/28/2030 |
SME Annual Conference planning committee members are appointed by their Division. For more information, please contact your Division.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Mrs Genevieve M. Sutton | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Christopher A. Noble, PE, PHD | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Adam Gregor | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
John Sackrider | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Lia Walker | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Jon M. Bobbera | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 03/01/2012 | 02/28/2030 |
The SME Audit Committee's primary function is to assist the SME BOD in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities by reviewing (1) the quality and integrity of the organization’s financial statements, (2) the SME’s systems of internal accounting and financial controls, (3) compliance with laws and regulations and the company’s ethics programs as applicable, and (4) the external audit processes, including the external auditor’s qualifications and independence.
SME members are nominated for these positions, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Resa Furey | Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Bill A. Hancock | President-Elect | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Barbara Nielsen | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Abani R. Samal, PhD | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Jaye T. Pickarts | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Kathryn F. Kosloski | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Dana Pray | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Jonathon L. Pianetti | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Ruby Barickman | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Michelle Hegarty | SME Staff | 09/13/2024 | 02/28/2030 |
The committee aims to identify and develop future SME leaders through the SME Board of Directors Internship Program. Annually, the committee will:
SME members receive a nomination from their Division to serve in one of these positions, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills. For more information, please contact your Division.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Jerry Gauntt | Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Jon M. Bobbera | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. Raghav M. Dube | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Ronel Kappes | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. Shaun P. Graber | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Karoly C. Kocsis, Ph.D. | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Jen Pepe | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Ms Melanie Penoyar-Perez | SME Staff | 04/01/2020 | 02/28/2025 |
Raven Refuerzo | SME Staff | 04/01/2020 | 02/28/2025 |
The Bulk Material Handling (BMH) Committee was established to enhance the BMH community through networking, knowledge advancement, education, research, career development, and support for young professionals. The Committee fosters practical discussions on all aspects of bulk material handling, aiming to build strong, sustainable global relationships with stakeholders.
Committee members are chosen for their technical expertise. Please email your resume and statement of interest to volunteer@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Todd I. Hollingsworth | Short Course Chair | 11/13/2024 | |
Michael W. Murray, B.S.M.E | Chair | 11/26/2024 | 02/28/2035 |
Seth J. Knutson | Communications Chair | 11/26/2024 | 02/28/2035 |
Christopher R. Cooper | Session Chair | 11/13/2024 | |
Carrie Hartford, B.S.M.E, PE | Technical Committee Chair | 11/13/2024 | |
Rick Fulmer | Member | 11/26/2024 | 02/28/2035 |
Michael T. Myers, PE | Member | 11/26/2024 | 02/28/2035 |
David W. Keech, P.E. | Member | 03/01/2012 | 02/28/2035 |
Erik R. Groves | Member | 11/13/2024 | |
Eric T. Michiels, PE MBA | Member | 11/13/2024 | |
Greg S. Bierie | Member | 11/13/2024 | |
Nicole R. Neuman | Member | 11/13/2024 | |
Ashok B. Amin | Member | 11/13/2024 | 02/28/2035 |
Brett E. DeVries | Member | 11/13/2024 | 02/28/2035 |
Chad Brown | Member | 11/13/2024 | 02/28/2035 |
Hadi Rashidi | Member | 11/13/2024 | 02/28/2035 |
Jeffrey Ellis | Member | 11/13/2024 | 02/28/2035 |
Laura Hoggan | Member | 11/13/2024 | 02/28/2034 |
Marcus J. dos Santos | Member | 11/13/2024 | 02/28/2035 |
Mark Rubalcava | Member | 11/13/2024 | 02/28/2035 |
Peter R. Sehl | Member | 11/13/2024 | 02/28/2035 |
Sergio Maldonado | Member | 11/13/2024 | 02/28/2035 |
Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 03/01/2015 | 02/28/2035 |
The ESG Toolkit Committee provides impartial, informative, and credible information about Environmental Stewardship, Social Responsibility and Governance (ESG) topics, case studies, and general information using a public website. Our committee is elected annually in February to serve 1-year terms. All year, we are in need of volunteers to identify and review resources. We meet virtually and in person throughout the year.
SME members are chosen for their expertise and demonstrated skills. To work with this committee, please email your resume and statement of interest to volunteer@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Vikas Tandon, PG, PHD | Program Area Manager | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
George Ventura | Program Area Manager | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
David Draper | Program Area Manager | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Kathleen M. Tew | Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Emily J. Haas | Vice Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Abani R. Samal, PhD | Secretary | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Mark N. Savit | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Peter Bojtos, P.Eng. | Member | 01/23/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Rebecca Smith | SME Staff | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
The Finance Committee shall review annual budget and provide a recommendation to Board regarding its approval, review the investment program for SME and SMEF and confirm advisors are following the Investment Policy Statement, make recommendations, as advised by SME/SMEF investment management firm, for modifications to the investment program, review the Investment Policy Statement and provide Board with any recommended modifications, and review revenue achievement and broadly understand SME’s business model.
SME members receive a nomination to serve on this committee, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Samuel J. Shoemaker, Jr. | Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Barbara Nielsen | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. Ryan M. Murray | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
James Spenceley | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Robert Goodfellow | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Grant A. Malensek, P.Eng./P.Geo. | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
David Losoff | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Lisa N. Gonzales | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Michelle Hegarty | SME Staff | 09/04/2024 | 02/28/2030 |
The government relations and public affairs committee helps leverage the expertise of its membership to create a system for providing timely, accurate, factbased, non-partisan technical information in response to urgent inquiries from SME stakeholders on topics concerning mining, minerals and extractive industries; and has developed a structured program to create Technical Briefing papers for informing and educating SME audiences.
SME members are nominated for these positions based on prior leadership experience and demonstrated skills.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Andrea K. Martin | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Harrison Schultz | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Barbara Nielsen | Representative | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Dermot M. Winters, PE PG | Representative | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2025 |
Ms. Heather N. Lammers | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Joseph Pere | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Michael A. Trevits, MBA, PG | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Rick Honaker, PhD | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Marc A. Herpfer | Representative | 03/01/2019 | 02/28/2025 |
Amar Patel | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Nathan Manser, PHD | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Adele L. Abrams, CMSP | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Ms. Kathryn Larson | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Beatriz Zataray | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Jen Pepe | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Mark N. Savit | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Edward F. Zeglen, Jr, PE | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Robert P. Kudlawiec | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Adam G. Patterson | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 12/19/2017 | 02/28/2050 |
David L. Kanagy | SME Staff - ex officio | 05/08/2017 | 02/28/2030 |
Ground Control Conference planning committee members are chosen for their technical expertise. Please email your resume and statement of interest to volunteer@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
Mr Yang Li, PHD | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2030 |
Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2050 |
The Inclusion & Diversity committee will identify how inclusion and diversity can be harnessed to create solutions for SME and/or the industry. The committee offers strategic guidance and programming to support SME's I&D initiatives.
SME members are chosen for their expertise and demonstrated skills. To self-nominate for a position on this committee, please email your resume and statement of interest to volunteer@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Safiatu Barrie, M.Sc | Young Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Miss Claire Elizabeth Kincaid | Young Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Monique Parker | Chair | 01/27/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Elisa Comis | Secretary | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Janet Baron | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Mackenzie Sorensen | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Kathryn F. Kosloski | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Edward F. Zeglen, Jr, PE | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Ms. Anne L. Williamson | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Karin Harrington | SME Staff | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Laura A. Nelson | SME Staff | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
The International Academy of Mine Safety & Health (IAMSH) of SME administers the CMSP program. This board is comprised of individuals committed to promoting the CMSP credential and enhancing health and safety in mining. IAMSH board members are elected annually in February to serve 3-year terms. We meet virtually each month, and in-person at the SME Annual Conference.
If you're interested in volunteering or joining the IAMSH board, please email cmsp@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Mr. John R. Loff-Peterson, CMSP, CRSP, CSP | Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Kimberly Walster, CMSP | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Robert Pedigo | Vice Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. William C. York-Feirn, CMSP | Past Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Scott Stilgenbauer | Secretary | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Hans Gerardo Sandoval | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Michael J. Brnich Jr, B.S.M.E, CMSP | Member | 03/01/2017 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. Ernest Miranda, CMSP | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr Brian McNamara, CMSP | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Kirk Haley McDaniel, CMSP, PE, PHD | Member | 05/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Donavan Hebig, CMSP, CRSP, CSP | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Christopher J. Pecora, CMSP | Member | 05/24/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Daniel Curry, CMSP | Member | 05/24/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Chad Triebwasser, CMSP, CSP, MBA | Member | 06/30/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Andrew P. Schissler, PE | SME Staff | 01/01/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
Ms Melanie Penoyar-Perez | SME Staff | 01/10/2017 | 03/01/2025 |
The International Academy of Mine Safety & Health (IAMSH) of SME administers the CMSP program. This board is comprised of individuals committed to promoting the CMSP credential and enhancing health and safety in mining. IAMSH board members are elected annually in February to serve 3-year terms. We meet virtually each month, and in-person at the SME Annual Conference.
If you're interested in volunteering or joining the IAMSH board, please email cmsp@smenet.org.
The Journal Oversight Committee provides input and feedback on the strategic direction of the Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (MME) journal, the quality of the journal and inclusivity of authors and topics, and ensures the journal represents the breadth of SME. Committee members act as ambassadors for the journal and help solicit authors and nominate reviewers, and can nominate future members of the Editorial Board.
Committee members are appointed by their Division. For more information, please contact your Division.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Dr. Ronel Kappes | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Erik C. Westman | Editor-in-Chief | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2027 |
James E. Gebhardt, PE, PHD | Editor-in-Chief | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr Ebrahim Karimi-Tarshizi, MBA, PHD | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Rick Honaker, PhD | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Dale Rucker | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Mohammad Jafari | Representative | 08/18/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Mr Tushar Gupta | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Mr. William Pratt Rogers | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Deniz Tuncay | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Chee Theng | SME Staff | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
The Mining Engineering Committee will review papers or assign reviewers as requested by the Mining Engineering staff and provide advice on magazine content, including potential writers, topics, industry trends, and advertisers. Members serve a two-year term and are nominated by thier SME Division.
For more information, please contact your Division.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Kimberly D. Mills, PHD | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Denise Levitan, PG, PHD | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
PJ Nolan | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Sena Cicek | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Steven J. Schafrik | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr Behzad Vaziri Hassas | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Tom Gray | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Leslie M. Watson | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Abhishekh Ashok Parmar | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Adam Gregor | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Lori N.H. Guasta, PHD | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Amy J Richins | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Bowen Li | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Mustafa Igdelioglu | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
William M. Gleason | SME Staff | 10/01/2019 | 10/28/2025 |
Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (MME) publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed papers in the fields of mining, mineral/metallurgical processing and exploration/geology.
Applications to serve in one of these positions can be submitted by SME members with PhDs or higher and will considered by the Chief Editors for acceptance or rejection based on many factors, including whether there is a current need on the Editorial Board for the applicant’s relevant expertise. Self-nominate by emailing your resume and interest statement to volunteer@smenet.org.
To submit your paper to the journal, access author instructions here.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Ata Akcil | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr Kwame Awuah-Offei | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr Bharath K Belle, PHD | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr Andrea J. Brickey, PHD | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr Elisabeth Clausen | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Rajive Ganguli | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Philipp Hartlieb | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr Stanley T. Krukowski, PHD | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Hamid-Reza Manouchehri | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
John O. Marsden, PE | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Helmut Mischo, Prof Dr Ing Pr Eng | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Rudrajit Mitra, PHD | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Pierre F. Mousset-Jones | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Biswajit Samanta | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Purushotham Tukkaraja, PHD, QP | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
George Barakos | Associate Editor | 06/14/2019 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Isabel F. Barton | Associate Editor | 10/17/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Joseph Grogan | Associate Editor | 10/17/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
Christopher A. Noble, PE, PHD | Associate Editor | 10/17/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
Yongjun Peng | Associate Editor | 12/12/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr Tarun Bhambhani | Associate Editor | 03/07/2019 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Timothy C. Eisele | Associate Editor | 10/22/2019 | 02/28/2027 |
Robert Nick Gow | Associate Editor | 10/14/2019 | 02/28/2027 |
Zhiwei Peng | Associate Editor | 10/30/2019 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Frank F. Roberto | Associate Editor | 03/07/2019 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. William Pratt Rogers | Associate Editor | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Abani R. Samal, PhD | Associate Editor | 03/07/2019 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Mary M. Poulton | Associate Editor | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2027 |
Xu Ma | Associate Editor | 04/14/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Fangyu Liu | Associate Editor | 08/15/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Nikhil Dhawan | Associate Editor | 08/18/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Weiguo Xie | Associate Editor | 06/20/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Snehamoy Chatterjee, PhD | Associate Editor | 06/20/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Jianwei Cheng | Associate Editor | 06/20/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Neel Gupta | Associate Editor | 07/26/2023 | 03/28/2027 |
Pengbo Chu | Associate Editor | 03/24/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Sunil Tripathy | Associate Editor | 03/24/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Sampurna Arya | Associate Editor | 09/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Wencai Zhang | Associate Editor | 09/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Zacharias G. Agioutantis | Associate Editor | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Sekhar Bhattacharyya, PhD PE MBA | Associate Editor | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2027 |
Sumedh Gostu | Associate Editor | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2027 |
Mustafa Kumral | Associate Editor | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2027 |
Chenming Zhou | Associate Editor | 06/14/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
D. R. Nagaraj, PHD | Associate Editor | 07/13/2020 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr David Whittle, PHD | Associate Editor | 04/01/2020 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr Juan Yarmuch, B.S.M.E, M.Sc, PHD | Associate Editor | 04/01/2020 | 02/28/2027 |
Christos Roumpos | Associate Editor | 04/17/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Dr Partha Paul, PHD | Associate Editor | 10/23/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Guang Xu, PhD | Associate Editor | 10/23/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Mr Rushikesh Battulwar | Associate Editor | 10/31/2024 | 01/12/2028 |
Radhakanta Koner | Associate Editor | 11/05/2024 | 01/05/2028 |
Mr Tushar Gupta | Associate Editor | 09/22/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Rohit Pandey | Associate Editor | 10/23/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Aman Soni | Associate Editor | 06/20/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Ronel Kappes | Executive Editor | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Erik C. Westman | Editor-in-Chief | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2027 |
James E. Gebhardt, PE, PHD | Editor-in-Chief | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2027 |
Chee Theng | SME Staff | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2027 |
Carrie Smith | SME Staff | 07/01/2024 | 02/28/2029 |
The SME Nominating Committee is responsible for the selections of the SME President-Elect, incoming members to the Board of Directors, incoming members to the SME Strategic Committees, (Association Growth, Industry Innovation, Industry Workforce, and Responsible Mining and Underground Construction), Audit Committee, Finance Committee and Structure and Governance Committee which are scheduled to be or otherwise become vacant at the end of the next annual meeting of the Society's membership.
SME members receive a nomination to serve on this committee, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Dr. Marc A. Herpfer | President | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Bill A. Hancock | President-Elect | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
David L. Kanagy | Executive Director, ex officio | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2025 |
Matt Blattman | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. S. Jayson Ripke | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Lia Walker | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Mr. Mick L. McCaslin | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
James P. Metsa | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Donald C. Dwyer | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Genny Homyack | SME Staff | 10/20/2014 | 02/28/2025 |
One member of the OTC Program Committee is nominated to represent SME on the OTC Board of Directors. Contact volunteer@smenet.org for more information.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Christopher J. Wyatt | Vice Chair | 03/01/2021 | 12/31/2025 |
Dan R McConnell | OTC Board of Directors | 01/07/2019 | 12/31/2025 |
Ms Cori Knasinski | SME Staff | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2030 |
OneMine.org is a collaborative effort among 14 global societies and associations to gather the world's leading technical information about mining, minerals, and underground construction.
SME members are nominated for these committee positions based on prior leadership experience and demonstrated skills.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Dr. Zacharias G. Agioutantis | President | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2031 |
Dr. Nikhil C. Trivedi | President-Elect | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2031 |
Michael A. Trevits, MBA, PG | Past President | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2050 |
David L. Kanagy | Executive Director, ex officio | 03/01/2008 | 02/28/2025 |
Carlos Diez Canseco | Representative | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr Kwame Awuah-Offei | Representative | 03/01/2019 | 02/28/2031 |
Valdomiro Roman | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Angela Hamlyn | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Ryan Bergen | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Mr. James A. Morrison | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Katherine Williams | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Rodney Jones | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Steven Shivak | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Dave Clark | Representative | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2031 |
Hojong Kim | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2050 |
Rudrajit Mitra, PHD | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2050 |
Dr. Corby G. Anderson | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2031 |
Dr Sven Petersen | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2031 |
Matt Zappulla | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2031 |
Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference planning committee members are chosen for their technical expertise. Please email your resume and statement of interest to volunteer@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Brian G. Hagan | Program Co-Chair | 07/01/2021 | 06/30/2033 |
Samer Sadek | Program Co-Chair | 07/01/2021 | 06/30/2031 |
Colin A. Lawrence | Chair | 07/01/2021 | 06/30/2025 |
Chris D. Hebert | Vice Chair | 07/01/2021 | 06/30/2027 |
Jarrett E. Carlson | Member | 07/01/2017 | 02/28/2029 |
Gregg W. Davidson | Member | 07/01/2017 | 06/30/2027 |
Scott W. Hoffman, PE | Member | 07/01/2015 | 06/30/2027 |
Matt L. Swinton | Member | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2035 |
Christian G. Heinz | Member | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2033 |
Nestor Garavelli | Member | 07/01/2021 | 06/30/2031 |
Frank Pepe, Jr. | Member | 07/01/2021 | 06/30/2029 |
Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 03/01/2017 | 02/28/2050 |
Committee members must be Registered Members and are chosen for their technical expertise. Please email your resume and statement of interest to volunteer@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Stella M. Searston | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Mr John C. Barber, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2029 |
John A. Rusnak | Member | 09/01/2021 | 02/28/2029 |
W. David Tyler | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2028 |
Roger J. Sawyer | Member | 08/01/2019 | 02/28/2027 |
Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 03/01/2015 | 02/28/2025 |
Committee members are nominated from the Registered Member Admission Committeee.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Donald C. Doe | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dana C. Willis, PG | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2030 |
Dr Douglas F. Hambley, PE, PG, PHD | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2027 |
Hui Hu | Member | 12/13/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Thomas E. Newman, PG | Member | 12/13/2023 | 02/28/2028 |
Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 03/01/2015 | 02/28/2025 |
Committee members are chosen for their technical expertise. Please email your resume and statement of interest to volunteer@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Donald E. Hulse, PE, QP | Co-Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Brian D. Groff, PE, Qualified Person | Co-Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Susan B. Patton | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Julio M. Villon | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Lynn Olssen | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Gabriel Paulo Santos | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
W. David Tyler | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Leonardo Figueiredo De Faria | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Dr Kwame Awuah-Offei | Member | 09/01/2022 | 03/15/2025 |
Michael P Bohan | Member | 09/01/2022 | 03/15/2025 |
Mr. Andrew A. Brodkey | Member | 09/01/2022 | 03/15/2025 |
Penne Goplerud | Member | 09/01/2022 | 03/15/2025 |
Dr Greg J. Gosson | Member | 09/01/2022 | 03/15/2025 |
Grant A. Malensek, P.Eng./P.Geo. | Member | 09/01/2022 | 03/15/2025 |
Andrea K. Martin | Member | 09/01/2022 | 03/15/2025 |
Erik C. Ronald, PG | Member | 09/01/2022 | 03/15/2025 |
Luke Stephens | Member | 09/01/2022 | 03/15/2025 |
Ronald L. Parratt | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2025 |
Russell P. Moran | Member | 03/01/2008 | 02/28/2025 |
Peter E. Christensen | Member | 03/01/2015 | 02/28/2025 |
Michael G. Hester | Member | 03/01/2014 | 02/28/2025 |
Richard J. Lambert | Member | 03/01/2008 | 02/28/2025 |
David M. Abbott, Jr. | Member | 03/01/1997 | 03/15/2025 |
David W. Armstrong | Member | 03/01/1997 | 03/15/2025 |
Donald F. Earnest | Member | 03/01/2015 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Abani R. Samal, PhD | Member | 03/01/2014 | 02/28/2025 |
Scott D. Rosenthal, PE | Member | 03/01/2015 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr Aaron Poole | Member | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
David B. Travis | Member | 03/01/2008 | 02/28/2025 |
Donald J. Birak | Member | 03/01/2008 | 03/15/2025 |
Donald C. Doe | Member | 03/01/2008 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Douglas F. Hambley, PE, PG, PHD | Member | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
Katie Sweeney, J.D. | Member | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
Kendall Cole-Rae | Member | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr. Kent Cramer | Member | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
Lee Terry | Member | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
Leslie M. Watson | Member | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Kadri Dagdelen | Member | 03/01/2008 | 02/28/2025 |
Robert J. Farmer | Member | 03/01/2008 | 02/28/2025 |
Stella M. Searston | Member | 03/01/2008 | 02/28/2025 |
Thomas E. Newman, PG | Member | 03/01/2008 | 02/28/2025 |
Frank G. Lieth | Member | 03/01/2017 | 02/28/2025 |
James C. Young | Member | 03/01/2017 | 02/28/2025 |
J. Eric Shereda, PE | Member | 03/01/2017 | 02/28/2025 |
Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 03/01/2008 | 02/28/2025 |
The SME Professional Engineers (PE) Committee supports SME members who are PEs or are aspiring to become licensed.
The committee meets in person twice a year in South Carolina and once at SME Annual Conference to update the exam and exam study guide, and virtually as needed.
Individual members support the committee’s work, including presentations to professionals, communicating with students, and other support throughout the year, meeting virtually and in person.
Committee members are chosen for their technical expertise and must be a licensed Professional Engineer and a member of SME. If you fit this criteria, please email your resume and statement of interest to volunteer@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Mrs Genevieve M. Sutton | Chair | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Christine L. Linden, P. Eng. | Vice Chair | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Art S. Ibrado, PE | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
William P. Balaz, Jr. | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Brett A. Ashley, PE | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Don M. Larsen, PE, PHD | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr Douglas F. Hambley, PE, PG, PHD | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Heather N. Dougherty, PE, PHD | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Joseph M. Giraudo, PE | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. John L. Uhrie, PE PhD | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Kimberly F. Morrison, PE RG | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Liane T S George | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Mark E. Levin, PE, QP | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Richard A. Hughes, PE | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Eugenio Iasillo, PE | Member | 02/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Brian L. Anderson, PE | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Daniel E. Walsh | Member | 03/02/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
Christie M. Kearney | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Caleb D. Cook | Member | 05/16/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Richard E. Ackermann | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Dave Brokering | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Kori Darby | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Gary M. Hartsog | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Evan S. Mudd | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Bibhuti B. Panda | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Mr Naci Umut Duru, PE, PHD | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Michael X. Schlumpberger | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Thom J. Seal, PE, PHD | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Ashish R. Kumar, PE | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Lisa N. Gonzales | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Mark T. Erickson, PE, QP, REM | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Natska Ericson, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Alexander D. Douglas | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Russell J. Sheets, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Thomas L. Dyer | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Julia Schmidt | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Larry Williams | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Andrew P. Schissler, PE | SME Staff | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2050 |
The Structure and Governance Committee ensures the mission, purpose, and structure of the SME standing committees align with the goals of the SME Strategic Plan, to review changes to any SME standing committee, and to ensure the committees conform to the SME Bylaws.
SME members are nominated to serve in one of these positions, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Mrs Genevieve M. Sutton | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Justin D. Anderson | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Omar A. Smith | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Rosa M. Rojas Espinoza, BS/MS | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Thomas A. Gray | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Ms. Anne L. Williamson | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr. Mary M. Poulton | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Ms Melanie Penoyar-Perez | SME Staff | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
The Sustainable Development Committee focuses on developing, monitoring, and assessing sustainable development criteria for mineral operations, as well as creating and sharing best practices for sustainability.
SME members are chosen for this committee based on demonstrated experience and/or expertise. Email your resume and statement of interest to volunteer@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Steven F. Fecht | Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
David G. Meadows | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dan Alexander, PE, PHD, QP | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Ali Lashgari | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr Himesh Patel | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Eric J. Brandjord | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2030 |
Judith Bolis | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2030 |
Sandra Nowosad | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr Ravi Ravishankar | Member | 01/12/2024 | |
Joseph Starwood | Member | 01/12/2024 | |
Jen Nutini | Member | 01/12/2024 | |
David Varing | SME Staff | 04/25/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
The Tunneling & Underground Construction Editorial Committee will review papers or assign reviewers as requested by the T&UC staff and provide advice on magazine content, including potential writers, topics, industry trends, and advertisers. Members serve a two-year term and are nominated by the Underground Construction Division.
For more information, please contact the UCA Division at volunteer@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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William M. Gleason | SME Staff | 07/01/2021 | 06/28/2030 |
The purose of this committee is to bring attention and focus to tailings and waste management by providing a platform for the sharing of knowledge, technical information, relevant data and best practices among SME members and other institutions; and to participate and collaborate with groups and institutions to ensure that SME members have a voice in the creation and development of policies, guidelines and standards that could affect their waste and tailings management operations.
SME members are chosen for their expertise and demonstrated skills. To work with this committee, please email your resume and statement of interest to volunteer@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Christina Winckler | Short Course Chair | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2030 |
Kate Patterson | Short Course Vice Chair | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2030 |
Jessica Street | Tailings Portal Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
Katie Kruger | Webinar Subcommittee | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
Brett Byler | Webinar Subcommittee | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
Joseph Scalia | Filtered Tailings Task Force | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2030 |
Todd W. Wisdom | Filtered Tailings Task Force | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
Amanda Adams | Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Katie Kruger | Vice Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Kimberly F. Morrison, PE RG | Past Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Rachel Jansen | Program Vice Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr Cristian David Cardenas Triana | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2030 |
Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2050 |
Committee members are nominated based on expertise. Please email your resume and statement of interest to volunteer@smenet.org.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Brian D. Groff, PE, Qualified Person | Co-Chair | 12/24/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Fredric L. Pirkle | Co-Chair | 12/24/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
John J. Manes, CMA, CPG, PG | Member | 04/16/2018 | 02/28/2026 |
Russell T. Martin, MAI, AI-GRS | Member | 03/01/2018 | 02/28/2025 |
John B. Lizak, Jr. | Member | 04/21/2017 | 02/28/2025 |
Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 03/14/2012 | 02/28/2025 |
SME Strategic Goal: SME creates value and unites OUR community. Objectives: 1) Promote effective partnerships. 2) Enhance member engagement at all levels of the organization. 3) Enhance opportunities for inclusivity and access to all programs and activities. 4) Promote initiatives to engage the next generation of leaders.
SME members receive a nomination to serve in one of these positions, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Richard Waller, B.S.M.E, M.Sc | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Richard J. Lambert | Representative | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Antonio A. Samaniego | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Seyed Hassan Amini, PHD | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Lindsey Schultz, MBA | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Peter M. Haarala, PE | Member | 11/12/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Richard A. Wagner, PE | Member | 11/13/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Laura A. Nelson | SME Staff | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2030 |
SME Strategic Goal: SME is the first choice for disseminating innovative mining and underground construction information, research, and technology. Objectives: 1) Provide quality platforms for the transfer of knowledge. 2) Expand opportunities for disseminating and presenting innovative research and best practices. 3) Publicize impactful ideas and trends.
SME members receive a nomination to serve in one of these positions, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Jordan Oxborrow | Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. S. Jayson Ripke | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Michael P. Donkor, MBA, PE | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Emily J. Haas | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Dr. Daniel R. Palo | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Fangyu Liu | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Rajesh Raitani | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2030 |
SME Strategic Goal: Promote mining and underground construction as multidisciplinary careers that are essential and rewarding. Objectives: 1) Assist educational institutions in promoting the industry. 2) Provide resources to attract and retain a skilled and professional workforce. 3) Recognize and support changing professional development needs.
SME members receive a nomination to serve in one of these positions, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Mr. David W. Bieber | Chair | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Courtney A. Young | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Bradley Meyer | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Robert Hall | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Xavier L. Ochoa, QP | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
J. Eric Shereda, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Jennifer B. Leinart | Member | 11/13/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Karin Harrington | SME Staff | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2030 |
SME Strategic Goal: SME promotes responsible mining and underground construction. Objectives: 1) Provide information about responsible mining best practices. 2) Proactively identify policy and regulatory hot topics related to responsible mining. 3) Promote streamlined permitting process. 4) Support partnerships between industry, stakeholders, and government.
SME members receive a nomination to serve in one of these positions, based on past SME leadership experience and demonstrated skills.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Julie C. Lucas | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
Matt Blattman | Representative | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Pablo Cesar Altamirano Soto | Representative | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Nicole M Smith, PHD | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
Adam R. House, QP | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Ms. Heather N. Lammers | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
Nina Astillero | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Larry R. Kramka | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
Rachel Grimes | SME Staff | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2030 |
The Young Leaders Committee (YLC) develops and strengthens young professionals in the mining and underground construction industry while adding value to the entire SME organization. Click a subcommittee name below to see its details.
The Annual Conference Subcommittee will provide a centralized source for all Young Leaders events surrounding the SME Annual Conference in an effort to better direct membership efforts and offerings.
To get involved with this subcommittee, apply to serve on the Young Leaders Committee.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Rahel A. Dean-Pelikan | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Zeynep Cicek | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Caitlin Strong | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Ms Cassandra N Galvez | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Miss Claire Elizabeth Kincaid | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Emily Carroll, B.S.M.E | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Emmy Muhoza, M.Sc | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Jeremy Diehlmann | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Marco Esau Portal Valdivia | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Michael Karl | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mohsen Rabbani | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Paul Fernando Peralta Rodriguez | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mrs Roya Bakzadeh | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Shihua Han | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Raven Refuerzo | SME Staff | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2025 |
The Young Leaders Committee (YLC) develops and strengthens young professionals in the mining and underground construction industry while adding value to the entire SME organization.
Apply for the Young Leaders Committee.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Michael Karl | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mackenzie Best | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr Angelina K. Anani | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/02/2025 |
Marco Esau Portal Valdivia | Secretary | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Aman Soni | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Ney Lisset Silva Hernandez | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Michahel Arturo Calixto Rivera | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Oluwafemi Salami | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Joelson Alves | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Raven Refuerzo | SME Staff | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2025 |
The goal of the Global Sections Subcommittee is to help expand and recognize International membership in SME.
To get involved with this subcommittee, apply to serve on the Young Leaders Committee.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Oluwafemi Salami | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Emmy Muhoza, M.Sc | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Festus Ayinimi Animah | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Joseph Victor J Jauja Alejo | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mohsen Rabbani | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Safiatu Barrie, M.Sc | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Juan Gabriel Bernal Rodroguez, Sr | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Santiago Navia Vasquez | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Raven Refuerzo | SME Staff | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2025 |
The Young Leaders Committee (YLC) was created in 1998 to develop and strengthen young professionals in the mining industry while adding value to the entire SME organization. Through the use of subcommittees within the YLC, members will work within SME to reach student chapters, the general public and provide value to SME members throughout the year and at the Annual Meeting. While working with these different groups, members of the YLC are given opportunities for personal development and are in the position to gain and share knowledge as well as provide development opportunities to others.
To get involved, apply to serve on the Young Leaders Committee.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Mr Cristian David Cardenas Triana | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Deniz Talan | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Deniz Tuncay | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Elham Rahimi, PHD | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Dr. Erich D. Dohm | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Juan Manuel Ayerve Pena | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Marie Hetherington | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Matthew Ulizio | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Ney Lisset Silva Hernandez | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Ms Estefania Nicol Alvarez Galvan | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Pablo Cesar Altamirano Soto | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Thomas Boundy | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Mr Tyler B. Faulkner | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Younes Shekarian | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
Cecilia Estefania Aramayo Chavez | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Guillermo Bermudez | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Mackenzie Best | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Joseph R Bindner | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Michahel Arturo Calixto Rivera | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Emily Carroll, B.S.M.E | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Cesar D. Juber | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Zeynep Cicek | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Kevin Collantes | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Nina Dawson | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Rahel A. Dean-Pelikan | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Ms Cassandra N Galvez | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Shihua Han | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Emily Hendrickson | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Mark Hovingh | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Michael Karl | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Michael Keener | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Brock Langford | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Samanthas McLeary | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Safiatu Barrie, M.Sc | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Santiago Navia Vasquez | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Marco Esau Portal Valdivia | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Mr Daniel Riggs | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Oluwafemi Salami | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Aman Soni | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Vaibhav K. Srivastava | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/02/2027 |
Caitlin Strong | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Chandima Subasinghe | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Thiago Tolentino Silva | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Joseph Trouba | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Mr Alvar Jose Marin | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Giorgito Giarnelly | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Diana Rodriguez | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Jiajia Wu | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Madeline Orrell | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Nahomi Sayuri Caururo Norabuena | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
Matthew Ulizio | Member | 02/28/2021 | 03/01/2025 |
William Dixon | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Rami Abousleiman | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Joelson Alves | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Dr Angelina K. Anani | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Festus Ayinimi Animah | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
Hannah Chop | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Jeremy Diehlmann | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Jose Priante Quiala | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Juan Gabriel Bernal Rodroguez, Sr | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Junior Alexander Mendoza Bedregal | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Katie Slaughter | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Mr Amid Morshedlou | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Baxter Jones | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Carolyn A. McCannon | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Christy Miller | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Daniel Buonanno | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Emmy Muhoza, M.Sc | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Mr Guillermo Marcos Alzamora Casilla Sr | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Paul Fernando Peralta Rodriguez | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Paul Stanton | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Mrs Roya Bakzadeh | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Saboor Ahmad Torabi | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Mr Taliat T.A Afosi Olatunde | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Stephen Benyo | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Kody-Lee M. Musick | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Luis Aaron Goicochea Sanchez | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
Raven Refuerzo | SME Staff | 03/01/2016 | 12/31/2025 |
The Membership subcommittee is responsible for receiving new applications, tracking member activities, providing mentorship to new and existing YL members and maintaining the Alumni Contact Database.
To get involved with this subcommittee, apply to serve on the Young Leaders Committee.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Ney Lisset Silva Hernandez | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Carolina Navia Vasquez | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Hannah Chop | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Michael Karl | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Raven Refuerzo | SME Staff | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2025 |
The objective of the Philanthropy & Community Outreach Subcommittee is to have more of an impact outside of SME through programs like Miners Give Back, Engineers without Boarders and The Boy Scout Jamboree. PCO will work closely with the SME Foundation and MEC to support the initiatives of these groups.
To get involved with this subcommittee, apply to serve on the Young Leaders Committee.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Michahel Arturo Calixto Rivera | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Baxter Jones | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Christy Miller | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Daniel Buonanno | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Emily Hendrickson | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mohsen Rabbani | Member | 06/14/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Mrs Roya Bakzadeh | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Raven Refuerzo | SME Staff | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2025 |
The Professional Development Subcommittee aims to provide activities that focus on creating a professionally developing environment in which students, young engineers, and other SME members are able to strengthen and expand their professional skill set in a variety of different subjects, learn through mentoring, and expand networking to a larger group of professionals.
To get involved with this subcommittee, apply to serve on the Young Leaders Committee.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Aman Soni | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Vaibhav K. Srivastava | Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Giorgito Armats Giarnelly Quinones | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Baxter Jones | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Caitlin Strong | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Chandima Subasinghe | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Miss Claire Elizabeth Kincaid | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Emily Hendrickson | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Festus Ayinimi Animah | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Guillermo Bermudez | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
Raven Refuerzo | SME Staff | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2025 |
It is the purpose of the Student Relations Subcommittee to engage the SME student chapters and assist with all of their efforts; including, but not limited to, the student design competitions, annual student chapter reports, and chapter activities.
To get involved with this subcommittee, apply to serve on the Young Leaders Committee.
Name | Position | Start | End |
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Iuri Alfenas Ramos | Member | 03/01/2023 | |
Raven Refuerzo | SME Staff | 03/01/2016 | 02/28/2025 |