A message from our Chief Executive Officer
At ASMBS, everything we do is in service of our members and the patients whose lives they change every day. Our staff is deeply committed to supporting your work, your leadership, and your voice in the fight to improve obesity care in this country. Whether advancing advocacy, streamlining operations, supporting scientific programming, or responding to real-time challenges, our team is here to ensure you can focus on what matters most: delivering transformative care and driving the field forward. We are grounded in three core values: People, Service, and Integrity.
People
We’re proud to support a dedicated staff team that works every day to elevate our members’ impact. We foster a culture that values collaboration, champions diverse perspectives, and inspires creativity—because that’s what it takes to solve complex problems and push boundaries.
Service
We measure our success by how well we serve you. Our goal is to meet the needs of ASMBS leadership, members, and partners with clarity, responsiveness, and purpose—always seeking smarter, more effective ways to deliver value.
Integrity
We lead with honesty and transparency, act with intention, and stand by our word. Integrity is the foundation of our trust with you, and we don’t take that lightly. The ASMBS staff is a talented and passionate team that works behind the scenes to power the mission and support the incredible work of our members. We’re proud to be your partners!
Primary Role at ASMBS: As CEO, Dr. Enos provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to drive the ASMBS mission forward. She serves as the key connection between the Board of Directors and the staff, aligning efforts across the organization to grow member impact, advance care delivery, and accelerate access and equity in obesity treatment.
Executive Leadership Team
Kristie Kaufman
Executive Vice President (ASMBS) & Executive Director (TREO Foundation)
Primary role at ASMBS: Leads operations and personnel management across ASMBS, overseeing meeting planning, education, and communications. She ensures seamless coordination across teams, drives strategic execution of programs, and supports the Society’s mission by elevating the member and attendee experience at every touchpoint.
Primary role at TREO Foundation: Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, ensuring the foundation fulfills its mission to advance initiatives.
Jennifer Wynn, CAE
Vice President, Governance, Credentialing and Membership Strategy
Primary role at ASMBS: Serves as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors and leads the Society’s governance, membership, and credentialing strategies. She ensures alignment between leadership and operational goals, oversees the development of robust membership initiatives, and advances certification programs that support excellence in obesity care and professional standards across the field.
Kim Carmichael
Comptroller
Primary role at ASMBS: Leads the financial operations of ASMBS, managing accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, financial reporting, and investment oversight. She ensures sound fiscal management and compliance while supporting the Society’s strategic goals with financial clarity and integrity.
Primary role at TREO Foundation: Oversight of all financial operations including AP/AR and investments for TREO.
James Osterhout, MEd
Senior Director, Information Technology and Web Services
Primary role at ASMBS: Leads all IT systems administration and digital infrastructure for ASMBS, overseeing web services, database management, and software development. He drives technology solutions that enhance organizational efficiency, ensure data integrity, and support a seamless experience for members, staff, and stakeholders across ASMBS platforms.
Management Team
Alex Compton
Senior Manager, Graphic Design and Brand Strategy
Primary role at ASMBS: Develops and oversees all media, graphic design, and brand strategy initiatives.
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.
Anne Polo
Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications
Primary role at ASMBS: Develops and executes strategic marketing initiatives that enhance awareness, engagement, and support for the organization’s mission and programs.
Cindy Chambers
Senior Manager, Education and Compliance
Primary role at ASMBS: Oversee all efforts through the Program and Professional Education Committees.
Karen Loerzel, MS, CMP
Senior Manager, Meeting Services
Primary role at ASMBS: Manages meeting logistics, meeting planning, and committee liaison.
Kerstin Roberts
Administrative Assistant
Primary role at ASMBS: Provides high-level administrative support to ASMBS leadership and staff, coordinating schedules, managing communications, and assisting with day-to-day operations and event logistics.
Martha Lindsey, MA
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
Director, Certification and Credentialing
Primary role at ASMBS: Leads, develops, and administers the association’s certificate, certification, and credentialing programs.
Nicola Field, PMP
Senior Coordinator, Executive Leadership and Special Projects
Primary role at ASMBS: Provide support to the CEO and Executive Leadership team.
Ron Hiscock
Manager, Software Development
Primary role at ASMBS: Web and database project management and software development.
Rosalina Betances
Coordinator, Education and Compliance
Primary role at ASMBS: Provide support to the Program and Professional Education Committees.
TREO Foundation
Randy Slade
Program and Events Director
Primary role at TREO: Plan, execute, and oversee impactful programs and events that support the foundation’s mission to advance education, advocacy, and research in metabolic and bariatric surgery.
Compliance Requirements
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