ASA Leadership

The Association of Surgical Assistants Board of Directors consists of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and five directors who are elected by their fellow members in the fall and are announced at the annual meeting, each serving a two-year term of office. ASA depends upon the expertise of members to meet the goals of our Strategic Plan. You have the ability to be involved and to be an influential voice in issues related to achieving the mission and vision of ASA. Willingness to serve on the ASA Board of Directors and becoming involved with its committees, work groups, projects and events is your first step in beginning your journey to personal and professional fulfillment. If you are interested in running for a position on the ASA Board of Directors, please complete the Consent to Serve form to become a candidate.

President 
Official representative of the association and is responsible, in partnership with the 
Board of Directors, for the organization’s activities. The President presides at all 
meeting, works with the Vice President to determine appointments to standing 
committees (with approval from the Board), maintains dialogue with other 
professional organizations and serves as an ex-officio member on all committees.
 

 


Fred Fisher CSFA, CSA, RSA 
Oswego, NY
Legislation Committee Chairman
[email protected]
 

Vice President
Actively aids the President and performs the duties of the President when required.  
The Vice President assists the President with orientation of new officers and 
committee members, consults with the President regarding the termination of 
committee appointments and provides assistance in finding replacements, and 
recognizes outstanding achievements among members and supporters.
 




Michael Morrison, BS, MPH, CTP, CSFA, ACLS
Cleveland, OH
Workshops Committee Chairman
Parliamentarian
[email protected]


Secretary
Records the proceedings of the Board of Directors and House of Delegates. The 
Secretary furnishes a copy of the Board meeting minutes, ensures that the Minutes 
Readers Committee reviews the minutes of the House of Delegates meetings, 
assists with writing motions concerning the intent of the Board of Directors and 
presents an oral report to the House of Delegates.
 
 
  






Shannon Eddins Smith, CSFA                                                                     
Nashville, TN                                                                                                    
Education and Professional Standards Committee Chairman      
[email protected]
 
 
Treasurer
Responsible for the collection, disbursement, protection and accounting of 
association funds under the guidance of the Board of Directors.
 
 
 






Ivan Zamora, LSA
Sugarland, TX
Budget and Finance Committee Chairman
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Directors
The ASA Board of Directors includes the four national officers and five elected Directors. The Board transacts business on 
behalf of the organization in between annual meetings, formulates policies and procedures for the organization, establishes 
standing committees, reviews committee reports and enacts responses.

 Amy Burton, CSFA, LSA
 Clearwater, FL
 Organizational Marketing and Membership Committee Chairman
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 Christine Griffith, CSFA
 Massillon, OH
 Policies and Procedures Committee Chairman
 Editor, ASA Newsletter, "The Surgical Assistant"
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 Pamela Milhorn, LSA, CSFA
 Bluff City, TN
 Research and Development Committee Chair
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 Geoffrey McNeave, CSFA, CSA
 Apollo Beach, FL
 Bylaws Committee Chairman
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 Tavarius Walker, CSFA
 Kenner, LA
 Marketing and Social Media Committee Chairman
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Committees

The ASA Board of Directors appoints members to serve on its various committees. If you are interested in giving back to the profession, please visit the Get Involved! page. 
 

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