Finance Committee

Purpose

The purpose of the Finance Committee is to review ABC’s investments and to ensure that ABC is making wise financial decisions for a long and prosperous future.

Committee Charges

  1. Analyzes the financial well-being of the association.
  2. Assists the Executive Director in reporting investment data to the Board of Directors annually.
  3. ​In partnership and consultation with the eCIO financial advisor, maintains the investment policy and determines that institutional funds are prudently and effectively managed.
  4. Recommends investment and other strategies to improve the association’s financial standing.
  5. Reviews external audits and makes recommendations as appropriate.


Committee Chair

Marlies Whitehouse (term expires 12/31/2026)

Committee Members

Name End of 3-Year Term
Kathryn Rybka, Ex Officio
Valerie Creelman 12/31/2027
Sam DeKay, Secretary 12/31/2026
Seth Frei, Vice Chair 12/31/2026
Chris McKenna 12/31/2026
Amy Newman 12/31/2026

[Committee chair can request committee members additions/drops by first logging into ABC and then completing the Committee Update Request Form.]

Membership

The Finance Committee shall include ABC members in good standing who have a strong background or interest in accounting, finance, or business operations. The ABC Executive Director is an ex-officio member.

Recent Past Chair

Amy Newman
Karl Keller