Meet the Council

  • Barbra Bright

    PRESIDENT

    president@nocankba.org

    Responsibilities

    • Lead council and chapter meetings

    • Create the chapter's strategic plan for the year

    • Submit chapter funding applications to National

    • Oversee all chapter activity, officers, and committees

    • Ensure all required documentation is completed and submitted

    • Understand all officer positions

    • Develop a succession plan

  • Jenn Watkins, CKBD

    COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR

    communications@nocankba.org

    Responsibilities

    • Maintain and update the chapter's web page

    • Send chapter meeting notices to members

    • Promote chapter and national NKBA news and initiatives

    • Repost National news on chapter web pages

    • Monitor the volume and integrity of all communications

    • Ensure updated NKBA logos are being used

  • William Adams

    PROGRAMS CHAIR

    programs@nocankba.org

    Responsibilities

    • Propose the annual schedule of meetings and events

    • Arrange hosts, sponsors, and speakers

    • Coordinate CEU (Continuing Education) opportunities

    • Utilize the NKBA Chapter Presentation Program (CPP)

    • Recruit committees to assist with events

  • Jim Gurule

    MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

    membership@nocankba.org

    Responsibilities

    • Process membership applications and dues

    • Host information tables at chapter events

    • Create membership incentives and campaigns

    • Develop and maintain a prospect list

    • Conduct member outreach and surveys

    • Welcome new members and recognize accomplishments

  • Patty Grewell

    TREASURER/SECRETARY

    treasurer@nocankba.org

    Responsibilities

    • Develop and monitor the chapter budget

    • Track expenditures and receivables

    • Record minutes at all council meetings

    • Maintain chapter records (history, contracts, minutes, correspondence)

    • Identify sponsorship and funding opportunities

    • Supervise chapter elections and verify candidate eligibility

    • Prepare the slate, ballot, and submit election results to National