Committees

Committees

By-Laws & Government Committee

The Bylaw Review and Governance Committee consists of three (3) Directors appointed by resolution of the Board. The purpose of the Committee is to ensure that the Bylaws are functioning efficiently and in the best interests of the Corporation.  Duties of the Bylaw Review and Governance Committee are as follows:  (i) consult with the chairperson of each Committee from time to time to determine whether amendments to these Bylaws are necessary or desirable; (ii) consult with other Directors from time to time to determine whether amendments to these Bylaws are necessary or desirable; (iii) coordinate with the Corporation’s legal counsel regarding amendments to the Bylaws or the development of resolutions that are necessary or desirable; (iv) coordinate its efforts and cooperate with other Committees; and (v) and perform any other duty that the Board, by resolution adopted by a majority of Directors in office, may require consistent with the purpose of the Bylaw Review and Governance Committee.

The Bylaw Review and Governance Committee is currently made up of the following members from the Board of Directors:
Mark Allen – (Chair)
Billy Glover
Greg Mitchell

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Director Recruitment Committee

The Director Recruitment Committee shall consist of a maximum of three (3) Directors appointed by resolution of the Board and entitled to serve so long as they are Directors or until they resign or are removed from the Director Recruitment Committee. The purpose of the Director Recruitment Committee shall be to recommend to the Board, for nomination to the Members, appropriate candidates for election as Directors of the Corporation. Duties of the Director Recruitment Committee shall be as follows: (i) consult with Directors and Members to seek recommendations of Members that are fit to serve as Directors according to the Bylaws; (ii) conduct appropriate background checks on potential Director candidates, whether through interviews or otherwise, (ii) submit a report to the Board on an annual basis containing recommendations regarding which Members should be nominated by the Board for election of Directors at the annual membership meeting; (iv) oversee and coordinate with officers to ensure election of Directors is conducted consistent with the Bylaws; (v) coordinate its efforts and cooperate with other Committees; and (vi) and perform any other duty that the Board, by resolution adopted by a majority  of Directors in office, may require consistent with the purpose of the Director Recruitment Committee.

The Director Recruitment Committee is currently made up of the following members from the Board of Directors:
Harrison Dillon (Chair)
Herminia Rodriquez (Vice Chair)
Margaret McCormick
Elizabeth Willett

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Events Committee

The purpose of the Events Committee is to organize and oversee events hosted by the Algal Biomass Organization, whether such events are open to Members only or the general public.  The goal of the Committee is to create events that increase and retain membership in the ABO by offering educational and trade opportunities to the ABO membership that will advance the purpose and mission of the ABO.

The Events Committee is currently made up of the following members from the Board of Directors:
Philip Pienkos (Chair)
John Pierce (Vice Chair)
Tom Byrne
John Benemann
Greg Mitchell

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Government & Public Relations

The purpose of the Government & Public Relations Committee is to increase public and governmental awareness of the algal biomass industry, its domestic and international benefits, barriers to growth, contribute to the development of policies that could accelerate and enhance the realization of such benefits and mitigate or eliminate barriers, and to generally encourage the growth of the algal biomass industry.

The duties of the Government & Public Relations Committee are to:

  • Oversee and suggest improvements to the ABO’s website with respect to public information other than peer reviewed content.
  • Coordinate with the ABO’s public relations and/or government relations consultants to develop appropriate strategies for the achievement of the purpose of this Committee and the Corporation as set forth in the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation.
  • Liaise with other business entities or organizations to discover and act upon opportunities consistent with the purposes of the Corporation and the mission of the ABO.

The Government & Public Relations Committee is currently made up of the following members from the Board of Directors:
Frank Prautzsch (Vice-Chair)
Billy Glover
Tom Byrne
Greg Mitchell

Non-Board of Directors Committee Members:
Tim Zenk (Chair)
Gary Hopper (Vice-Chair)
Amy Bans
Andrew Braff
Tim Burns
Jim Carlberg
Matthew Frome
Jim Rekoske
Todd Taylor

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Membership Development

The purpose of the Membership Development Committee is to develop membership interest across a broad spectrum of companies, institutions, and individuals that are engaged in creating this new algal biomass industry.

The committee is made up of ABO Directors (three, as required by charter) and Non-Director Members (four, as provided by charter) and is currently structured as follows:

The Membership Development Committee is currently made up of the following members from the Board of Directors:
Mark Allen (Chair) email
Billy Glover
Greg Mitchell
Elizabeth Willett

Non-Board of Directors Committee Members:
None at this time. (If you would like to become a non-director committee member please contact the committee chair)

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Peer Review

The Peer Review Committee shall consist of a maximum of fifteen (15) Members (or, in the case of Organizational Members, a director, officer, or employee thereof), at least two (2) of which shall be Directors appointed by resolution of the Board and entitled to serve so long as they are Directors or until they resign or are removed from the Peer Review Committee. The purpose of the Peer Review Committee shall be to ensure that publications, articles, or other documents endorsed or promoted by the Corporation as “peer reviewed” are scrutinized by experts in the relevant fields. Duties of the Peer Review Committee shall be as follows: (i) review and comment upon any and all submissions of articles to the Corporation for publications on the Corporation’s website as “peer reviewed” literature or position papers, policy reviews, or other documents commissioned by the Corporation; (ii) develop a submission process and guidelines pursuing scientific research or other activities for peer review; (iv) recruit and approve third parties to act as peer reviewers; (v) approve any legal documents relating to the aforementioned activities; (vi) coordinated its efforts and cooperate with other Committees; and (vii) perform any other duty that the Board, by resolution adopted by a majority of Directors in office, may require consistent with the purpose of the Peer Review Committee.

The Peer Review Committee is overseen by:
Keith Cooksey (Chair) email
John Benemann (Vice Chair) email

There is also an editorial board consisting of 15 members. Contact either editor to request permission to place an article here.

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Technical Standards

The purpose of the Technical Standards Committee is to develop, review and comment upon, and advocate for the industry standards and best practices for the general benefit of the algal biomass industry.  The algal industry is divided into five functional sub-industry segments; each segment will have distinct specifications, standards of measurement, and operational protocols that define and regulate value delivery.

The Technical Standards Committee is currently made up of the following members from the Board of Directors:
Jim Sears (Chair – Proxy for Mark Allen)
Phil Pienkos
Keith Cooksey

Non-Board of Directors Committee Members:
Adonis Neblett
Rose Ann Cattolico
Brice Freeman
John Holladay
Harrison Dillon
Ron Pate
Laurie Locascio

Join a Committee
Are you interested in joining an ABO Committee?
If so, please send a request to Mary Rosenthal, ABO Executive Director.
Please list the Committees you are willing to serve on and the qualifications and experience you would bring to those Committees.

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