OSB Board of Governors Standing Committees

Some of these committees meet quite regularly and others meet only as needed. The membership on these committees is exclusively BOG members. A senior staff member is assigned to assist each committee.

Policy and Governance Committee

Develops and monitors the governing rules and policies relating to the structure and organization of the bar; ensures that all bar programs and services are in compliance with organizational mandates and are achieving desired outcomes. Identifies and brings emerging issues to the BOG for discussion and action.

Kamron Graham, Chair
Kate Denning, Vice Chair
Gabe Chase
Lee Ann Donaldson
John Grant
Rob Milesnick
Curtis Peterson
Joe Piucci
David Rosen
Staff: Helen Hierschbiel

Public Affairs Committee

Oversees the bar's government relations program, keeps the BOG abreast of legislative developments, makes recommendations regarding legislative priorities and actions.

Kate Denning, Chair
Ryan Hunt, Vice Chair
Gabe Chase
Lee Ann Donaldson
Joseph Hesbrook
Curtis Peterson
Joe Piucci
Michael Rondeau
David Rosen
Staff: Susan Grabe

Board Development Committee

Identifies desired skills and attributes for the BOG and searches for individuals who have an interest in serving and possess the requisite criteria. Reviews applications, conducts interviews, and recommends candidates for public member positions. Identifies training needs for the board. May recruit candidates for other governance positions.

Joseph Hesbrook, Chair
Colin Andries, Vice Chair
Chris Cauble
Bik-Na Han
Ryan Hunt
Matt McKean
Michael Rondeau
Tasha Winkler
Staff: Dani Edwards

Appellate Screening Special Committee

Interviews candidates for appellate court appointments and makes recommendations to Governor in accordance with established policy; serves as a resource for local bar screening committees. There is at least one appellate screening process each year, which requires one or two days depending on the number of candidates to be interviewed.

Jenny Cooke, Chair
Colin Andries, Vice Chair
Kate Denning
Bik-Na Han
Joseph Hesbrook
Ryan Hunt
Joe Piucci
David Rosen
Staff: Susan Grabe

Budget and Finance Committee

Provides oversight of the bar's financial operations; makes recommendations to the BOG about the annual budgets and assessments; manages OSB reserves and investments; receives biennial audit. Provides guidance on long-range forecasts, operating expenses and capital purchases.

John Grant, Chair
Bik-Na Han, Vice Chair
Chris Cauble
Jenny Cooke
Kamron Graham
Matt McKean
Rob Milesnick
Tasha Winkler
Staff: Mike Williams