Standing Committees are established by the bylaws of the Chapter. A list of standing committees and chairpersons is below.
Audit Committee
This committee reviews annually financial records for all chapter accounts.
Committee Chair: Tim Carter, tccarter@bsu.edu
Awards Committee
The Awards Committee is responsible for the administration of the awards made to practitioners in the field of wildlife management. The role of the committee is to solicit nominations for these awards and provide preliminary evaluation of nominees prior to voting and/or executive board approval.
Committee Chair: Zach DeYoung, zdeyoung@dnr.IN.gov
Communication Committee
This committee is responsible for informing the membership of chapter activities, interests, and issues, as well as maintaining the chapter listserv and webpages.
Committee Chair: Jason Wade, jwade@dnr.IN.gov
Conservation Affairs Committee
This committee’s responsibility is to keep membership updated on legislative proposals, administrative regulations, and other State and Federal issues affecting the profession and wildlife conservation in Indiana. Additionally, Chapter resolutions and position statements are steered through this committee.
Committee Chair: Anthony Sipes, arsipesjr@gmail.com
Endowment Committee
The endowment committee manages the chapter’s endowment fund and administers the annual wildlife research grant program.
Committee Chair: Julia Buchanan-Schwanke, buchananj29@gmail.com
Nominations & Elections
This committee is responsible for organizing and running the biennial officer elections. All officers of the executive board serve two-year terms.
Committee Chair: Vacant
Outreach & Education
This committee enhances the professional development and personal growth of our members. The committee organizes an annual fall continuing education series for members and other wildlife professionals.
Committee Chair: Brian MacGowan, macgowan@purdue.edu