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.
Executive Leadership
Executive Director
The Executive Director serves as the chief staff officer of the association, responsible for implementing the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors and overseeing all daily operations. This role ensures the organization’s programs, finances, and initiatives align with its mission and deliver value to members. The Executive Director supports the Board in governance and policy execution, oversees budgeting and financial stewardship, and represents the association to external partners, stakeholders, and the public.
Fred Fisher CSFA, CSA, RSA
Oswego, NY
Legislation Committee Chairman
[email protected]
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.
Michael Morrison, BS, MPH, CTP, CSFA, ACLS
Cleveland, OH
Workshops 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.
Ivan Zamora, LSA
Sugarland, TX
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.
Geoffrey McNeave, CSFA, CSA
Apollo Beach, FL
Bylaws/Policies & Procedures Committee Chairman
[email protected]
Treasurer
The Treasurer will bear responsibility to assure that all association funds
be collected, safeguarded, disbursed, and accounted for in a manner determined
by the board. The Treasurer will supervise the preparation of the semi-annual
reports on the financial status of the association at the mid-year meeting of the
BOD and to the membership at the annual business meeting.
Amy Burton, BSHA, CSA, CSFA, LSA
Clearwater, FL
Finance and Budget Committee Chairman
[email protected]
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.
Christine Griffith, CSFA
Massillon, OH
Education and Standards Committee Chairman
[email protected]
Pamela Milhorn, LSA, CSFA
Bluff City, TN
Legacy and Organizational Advancement Committee Chair
[email protected]
Alexandra (Alé) Granata, CSA, CSFA
Palmetto, FL
Social Media and Membership Committee Chairman
Editor, ASA Newsletter, "The Surgical Assistant"
Alyssa Ellis
Las Vegas, NV
[email protected]
David Osborne
New Marshfield, OH
[email protected]
Parliamentarian
The parliamentarian is a professional consultant who advises the Board of Directors, committees,
delegates, and members on matters of parliamentary procedure. The parliamentarian is purely an
advisory and consultative position since parliamentary law gives the chair alone the power to rule
on questions of order or to answer parliamentary inquiries.
Shannon Eddins Smith, CSFA
Nashville, TN
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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