Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall be the governing body of the Association in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama and as stated in the Constitution, Bylaws, and Policies and Procedures of the Association. The Board of Directors shall be composed of the President, President Elect, President Elect Designate, the two (2) most immediate Past Presidents, Executive Director, and the Chairpersons from each Standing Committee.
Christopher Morris, MD
SMA President
Donna Breen, MD
President-Elect
Lawrence Carter, MD
President-Elect Designate
Philip Hartman, MD
Immediate Past President
Donald J. DiPette, MD, FACP, FAHA
Past President
Gerald Harmon, MD
Chair - Budget & Finance Committee
Karan Pastora, BS
Chair - Alliance Committee
Glenn Talboy Jr., MD
Chair - Membership Committee
Steven Strode,
MD, MEd, MPH
Chair - Education Committee
Natalie Weiss, BA, BS
Chair - Physicians-in-Training Committee
Randall E. Glick,
BSB/PM MCP
Executive Director
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee shall oversee the development of all member benefits for the Association to ensure the Association fulfills its stated mission. The Committee will review existing benefits and identify new benefits for inclusion and maintain member benefits and services provided to SMA members. The Membership Committee shall be leaders in the industry and have broad experience and knowledge of the healthcare market.
The Membership Committee is composed of a Chair and up to ten (10) Active SMA Members appointed by the President. The Membership Chair must be an Active voting member (MD/DO) in good standing.
Both the Chair and members will serve for a period of two (2) years and may be reappointed for one (1) additional term. The Chair may be replaced with one of the active committee members after his/her two-year (2-year) term with the approval of the President provided the chair is an Active voting member (MD/DO) in good standing. A new committee member will be appointed by the President. The Executive Director serves as an ex-officio/non-voting committee member.
Glenn Talboy Jr., MD
Chair - Membership Committee
Dantwan Smith, MD, MBA
Committee Member
Education Committee
The Education Committee shall oversee the development of all educational activities and programming for the Association to ensure the Association fulfills its stated CME mission. The Education Committee will serve the Association through content recommendation, speaker recommendation and procurement, as well as offer direction with regard to grants and sponsorships.
The Education Committee is composed of a Chair and up to ten (10) Active SMA Members appointed by the President. The Education Chair must be an Active voting member (MD/DO) in good standing.
Both the Chair and members will serve for a period of two (2) years and may be reappointed for one (1) additional term. The Chair may be replaced with one of the active committee members after his/her two-year (2-year) term with the approval of the President provided the chair is an Active voting member (MD/DO) in good standing. A new committee member will be appointed by the President. The Executive Director serves as an ex-officio/non-voting committee member.
Steven Strode,
MD, MEd, MPH
Chair - Education Committee
Elizabeth Edwards, MD
Committee Member
G Waldon Waldon-
Garriss III,
MD MS MBA MHA
Committee Member
Christopher Jackson, MD
Committee Member
Michael Mackey, MD
Committee Member
David Netscher, MD
Committee Member
Errington Thompson, MD
Committee Member
Natalie Weiss, BA, BS
Committee Member
Budget & Finance Committee
SMA Services Board
The duties of the Budget and Finance Committee are to oversee all financial matters of the Association and to advise the Board of Directors regarding such financial matters. The Board of Directors must approve Policies and Procedures developed by the Budget and Finance Committee.
The Budget and Finance Committee is composed of a Chair and up to seven (7) members appointed by the President. The Budget and Finance Committee also serves as the Board of Directors for SMA Services Inc., SMA’s wholly owned financial services division. The Executive Director serves as an ex-officio/non-voting committee member.
Both Chair and members are assigned on the recommendation of the President with approval of the Board of Directors provided the chair is an Active voting member (MD/DO) in good standing. The term of the committee Chair shall be for up to two (2), two-year (2-year) terms. The term of committee members shall be for up to two (2), three-year (3-year) terms.
Gerald Harmon, MD
Chair - Budget & Finance Committee
Mark Burkholder
Committee Member
Karan Pastora, BS
Committee Member
Alliance Committee
The SMA Alliance Committee shall increase participation in the SMA. The SMAA shall create and host family-based educational and social activities that support and strengthen families. The SMAA shall develop and promote fundraising activities on behalf of the SMA. The SMAA will serve as ambassadors by attending meetings and bestowing awards as directed by the SMA Board of Directors.
Karan Pastora, BS
Chair - Alliance Committee
Physicians-in-Training Committee
This Committee shall oversee the development of educational opportunities and benefits for SMA members who are medical students, residents, and fellows.
Natalie Weiss, BA, BS
Chair
Dantwan Smith, MD, MBA
Senior Advisor
Rebecca Fabian
Committee Member
Julie Yi
Committee Member
Christine McEvoy
Committee Member
Isabella Dreyfuss
Committee Member
Join our Leadership Team
Please select all committees on which you would be interested in serving. Committee assignments will take place during quarterly calls or by special appointment as needed. You will be notified of your assignment upon approval by the Board.
If you have questions or need assistance
Contact Randy Glick [email protected] or 800-423-4992
If you are interested in the Physicians-in-Training Committee, please contact [email protected] for information on how to get involved.
