A message from our Executive Director
ASMBS staff are deeply committed to our mission to improve public health and well-being by lessening the burden of the disease of obesity and related diseases throughout the world and 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 that 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: Provides support to the Integrated Health Executive Council.
Kim Carmichael
Comptroller
Primary role at ASMBS: Process membership and FASMBS applications and renewal; Manage finances 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
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Primary role at ASMBS: Develop and oversee internal and external Society communications
Cindy Chambers
Senior Manager, Education and Compliance
Primary role at ASMBS: Provide support to 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.
Kayla McCray
Administrative Support Assistant
Primary role at ASMBS: Provides support to in-office operations, meeting services, and the program.
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 of 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
Executive Coordinator
Primary role at ASMBS: Provide support to the 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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