Volunteer Impact

IMSA’s volunteers turn commitment into results!

In 2026, these dedicated individuals are bringing IMSA’s mission to life in the following ways:

Awards Committee

• Reviewed and selected recipients for the 2026 IMSA Awards.
• Thank you to Ray Parmigiani, Craig MacKenzie and Kevin Musick.

Audit Committee

• Collaborated with staff, the Board of Directors and external auditors to review financial practices, monitor compliance and recommend improvements that strengthen accountability across the organization.   
• Thank you to Wayne Bryan, Don Fullerton and Kevin Musick.  

Budget Committee

• Evaluated revenue and expense projections, assessed program funding and provided recommendations that support responsible financial planning and long-term sustainability. 
• Thank you to Don Fullerton and Craig MacKenzie. 

Certification Work Groups

Countless hours, years of experience and industry knowledge went into creating up-to-date exam preparation materials for: 

• IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician
• IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector
• IMSA Traffic Signal Construction Technician II
• IMSA Traffic Signal Senior Field Technician III

Thank you to

Wayne Bryan, Mike Berens, Ronald Carlson, Aracelli Coelho, Derrick Crowder, Scott Delaroy, Tyson Evatz, David Gooch, David Hartsook, Joseph Herr, Michael Kaminski, Ryan Kearney, Terry Kiser, Chip Lang, John Lemonias, Michael LiCalzi, Robert Little, Kyle Miller, Jordan Mooney, Guy Petinga, Walter Prokopow, Roy Schofield, James Seay, Ernest Spradling, Gary Stone and Matt Zinn. 

Editorial Advisory Board (EAB)

• In addition to introducing new columns on AI and standards and policy, EAB members have written feature articles and contributed ideas and guidance on content that highlights emerging trends, best practices and member achievements. 
• Thank you to Reggie Chandra, Kyle Miller, Trisha Tunilla, Anthony Vasquez and Peter Yauch.

Educational Advisory Council (EAC)

• Provided insight on certification course curriculum development, reviewed course content and offered recommendations that strengthen the value and effectiveness of IMSA’s certification and educational offerings. 
• Thank you to Cory Bennett, Wayne Bryan, Aracelli Coelho, Robert Decleir, Scott Delaroy, Tyson Evatz, Michael Fong, Darrell Geiss, Jay Heffelfinger, Terry Kiser, Graeme Kraft, John Lachmann, Chip Lang, Michael LiCalzi, Robert Little, Benjamin McCawley, Kyle Miller, Guy Petinga and Roy Schofield.  

Forum & Expo Planning Committee

• Offered guidance on program development, attendee experience and event logistics to ensure the Forum & Expo delivers a meaningful educational, networking and engaging opportunities for members.  
• Thank you to Paul Cho, Dennis Galisky, Ray Parmigiani, Guy Petinga, Caleb Pettengill, Mark Rodgers and Matt Zinn. 

IMSA Journal

Thank you to our Journal contributors:

• Reggie Chandra, Rhythm Engineering, LLC 
• Jim Hayes, The Fiber Optics Association
• Peter Yauch, Iteris  

Nominating Committee

• Reviewed the nominations submitted for the board of directors and moved them forward for the incoming director-at-large (2) and president-elect positions. The committee will conduct interviews at the Forum & Expo and put forth a recommendation to the council of delegates.   
• Thank you to Lenny Addair, Norm Akin, Sam Allen, Ken Balltrip, Tyson Evatz, Don Fullerton, Carmine Guagenti, Steve Knopp, David Kumke, Mike LiCalzi, Todd Lohman, Craig MacKenzie, Dan Michalak, William Moroski, Kevin Musick, Thomas Norton, Adrian Olguin, Guy Petinga, Jan Siedler, Brian Stotler and Belinda Younger-Gurley. 

Scholarship Committee

• Currently reviewing the scholarship applications, evaluating candidates and will be selecting a deserving recipient for the fall semester.  
• Thank you to Ray Parmigiani, Craig MacKenzie and Stacey Mueller.

Sustaining Exhibitors Advisory Group (SEAG)

• Offered input into the Forum and Expo exhibitor and sponsorship experience to include how to increase Forum attendance as well as face-to-face opportunities with vendors. 
• Thank you to Mindy Gillespie, Nancy Jarjour, Joaquin Segl, April Spears, and Matt Zinn. 

Want to have an impact on the future of public safety and gain new skills?
There are plenty of volunteer opportunities, no matter your experience level!

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