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.

Tomás Hernandez, Chair
Kyle Sciuchetti, Vice Chair
Candace Clarke
Vacant
John Marandas
Megan Houlihan
Nik Yanchar
Sean Pank
Curtis Peterson
Simonne Weyand
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.

John Marandas, Chair
Nik Yanchar, Vice Chair
Vacant
Kellie Furr
Elizabeth Inayoshi
Kyle Sciuchetti
Chris Cauble
Curtis Peterson
Simonne Weyand
Staff: Dominique Rossi

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.

Kellie Furr, Chair
Eddie Passadoré, Vice Chair
Gabe Chase
Joseph Hesbrook
Elizabeth Inayoshi
Rob Welsh
Chris Cauble
Ekua Hackman

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.

Gabe Chase, Chair
Kellie Furr, Vice Chair
Staff: TBD

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.

Candace Clarke, Chair
Megan Houlihan, Vice Chair
Gabe Chase
Tomás Hernandez
Joseph Hesbrook
Eddie Passadoré
Robert Welsh
Ekua Hackman
Sean Pank
Staff: Mike Williams