Member Committees

We are excited to announce the members of our 2026 committees. Thank you for your service and dedication to FMCA!

Awards Committee

Stephanie Silva, City of Winter Park (Chair)

Tina Adams, Town of Longboat Key

Morgan Devan, Broward Sheriff’s Office

Aubyn Lewis, City of Lauderdale Lakes

Richard Mahler, City of Greenacres

Ileana Olmsted, City of Boca Raton

Veronica Ouellette, City of Atlantic Beach

Kris Rebar, City of Hollywood

Jess Savidge, Town of Palm Beach

Heather Schatz, City of Jacksonville

Conference Planning Committee

Monique Barnhart-Tiberio, City of Naples

Ariana Briceno, Town of Davie

Katrina House, City of Tampa

Joanna Johnson, City of Tamarac

Mary Helen Norris, City of Sanford

Aimee Yllanes, City of St. Augustine

Professional Development/Membership Committee

Kate Pokorny, Village of North Palm Beach (Chair)

Rod Gibson, Town of Cutler Bay

Elizabeth Golshteyn, Village of Bal Harbour

River Jordan, City of Lynn Haven

Maria Rodriguez, City of Temple Terrace

Michale Springer, Town of Port Orange

Josh Starr, City of Auburndale

Emma Trotto, Town of South Palm Beach

Katarina Vara-McKeever, Broward Sheriff’s Office

Robert Vass, City of Belleview

Descriptions of the committees and their responsibilities can be found below.

AWARDS: Continue to enhance the awards program for the association, focusing on streamlining the submission process and showcasing the entries and winners for members to be inspired by. Responsibilities include: Review, analyze and, if applicable, update criteria for each award, judging protocols/policies and nomination forms. Provide recommendations for recognizing award winners. The committee will also be tasked with reviewing nominations to make sure criteria are met and then follow the judging protocol.

CONFERENCE PLANNING: Plan the annual conference for the association. Responsibilities include: Recommend topics, speakers and activities; work with staff to develop a program outline and conduct speaker outreach; and recommend exhibitors and sponsors.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/MEMBERSHIP: Recommend and assist with creating professional development and networking opportunities provided through the association. Responsibilities include: Develop a webinar training schedule for 2025-2026, determine topics and learning objectives, recommend speakers, create outlines and assist in the creation of videos and webinars approved for professional development. Increase membership in the association by developing opportunities for members to get involved in the Association. Encourage new members to participate in FMCA. Contact cities not involved in FMCA and urge membership participation. Conduct and review member satisfaction surveys to ensure appropriate services are offered by FMCA.