A message from our Chief Executive Officer
ASMBS staff are deeply committed to our mission to improve public health and well-being by lessening the burden of obesity and related diseases worldwide. They are guided by our office’s core values (People, Service, and Integrity).
People
We steadfastly support talented, dedicated staff with a member-focused attitude and foster a collaborative and mutually supportive environment. We respect and encourage our staff’s ideas, amplify creativity, and embrace diversity.
Service
We are devoted to responding to the needs of our leadership, membership, and community while continually seeking better ways to deliver and communicate our services.
Integrity
We maintain our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in everything we do and say.
The ASMBS staff team represents a professionally diverse and talented group of individuals who work together with a powerful synergy. We are proud to work for our membership, patients, and colleagues! Please read below to learn more about the people working on your behalf.
Executive Leadership Team
Kristie Kaufman
Executive Vice President
Primary role at ASMBS: Director of Operations & Personnel Management. Kristie has a hands-on role in meeting planning, education, and communication.
Jennifer Wynn
Vice President, Strategic Governance
Primary role at ASMBS: Liaison to Board of Directors; Leads all governance, membership, and certification/credentialing across the organization.
Kim Carmichael
Comptroller
Primary role at ASMBS: Oversight of all financial operations including AP/AR and investments for ASMBS.
James Osterhout, MEd
Senior Director of Information Technology and Web Services
Primary role at ASMBS: Information technology systems administration and support, web and database project management and software development.
Management Team
Andranique Boone, MS
Senior Manager, Member Relations Strategist
Primary role at ASMBS: Develop and oversee all member recruitment and retention efforts. Liaison to IHEC/IHECEC.
Cindy Chambers
Senior Manager, Education and Compliance
Primary role at ASMBS: Oversee all efforts through the Program and Professional Education Committees.
Cody LaFlamme, MS
Manager, Software Development
Primary role at ASMBS: Web and database project management and software development.
Karen Loerzel, MS, CMP
Senior Manager, Meeting Services
Primary role at ASMBS: Manages meeting logistics, meeting planning and committee liaison.
Leslie Vinson
Senior Manager, Strategic Governance
Primary role at ASMBS: Manages the State Chapters & ObesityPAC; Staff Liaison to Access To Care, Clinical Issues, Military, and several other committees.
Martha Lindsey
Senior Manager, Exhibits, Sponsorships, and Grants
Primary role at ASMBS: Provide support for event sponsorships, exhibits, educational grants & Corporate Council Liaison.
Mary Wolski, CMM, CMP, DES
Director, Convention and Meeting Services
Primary role at ASMBS: Responsible for the strategic planning and flawless execution of conferences and meetings, while effectively achieving its objectives.
Morgan Matlock, MBA
Senior Manager, Certification and Credentialing
Primary role at ASMBS: Manages and administers the association’s certificate, certification, & credentialing programs.
Nicola Field
Senior Executive Coordinator, Executive Leadership and Special Projects
Primary role at ASMBS: Provide support to the CEO and Executive Leadership team.
Rosalina Betances
Coordinator, Education and Compliance
Primary role at ASMBS: Provide support to the Program and Professional Education Committees.
Compliance Requirements
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