Subcommittees
The Committee’s bylaws specify the standing subcommittees to represent vendor interests in important issues. There are six subcommittees.
Grievances
Subcommittee Members:
- Mr. Woody Matthews
- Ms. Lilian Pemberton
- Mr. Randall Crosby
- Mr. Troy Arthur
The Grievance Subcommittee will inform licensees of procedures for submitting grievances and serve as advocates for such vendors in connection with such grievances.
Promotion and Transfer
Subcommittee Members:
- Mr. Jim Gaudette
- Ms. Deborah Malmberg
- Mr. Sead Bekric
- Mr. David Stevens
- Mr. Kurt Ponchak
- Randall Crosby
The Promotion and Transfer Subcommittee will actively participate with the Division in the development and administration for a fair and unbiased system for the transfer and promotion of vendors.
Training, Retraining and Upward Mobility
Subcommittee Members:
- Mr. Orlando Ramirez
- Mr. Jose Quintanilla
- Mr. David Stevens
- Sead Bekric
- Mr. Kurt Ponchak
- Debra Hietala
The Training Subcommittee actively participates with the Division in the development of training and retraining programs for vendors; and sponsors, with the assistance of the Division, meetings and instructional conferences for vendors within the state.
Finance, Audit and Budgeting
Subcommittee Members:
- Mr. Kurt Ponchak
- Ms. Mitzi Bowen
- Mr. Colton Knight
- Mr. Jim Gaudette
- Mr. Randall Crosby
The Finance Subcommittee reviews and acts upon data pertaining to inventory, budgeting, and financial arrangements of the Program.
Public Relations
Subcommittee Members:
- Ms. Tammy Spain
- Mr. Stefan Mitchell
- Mr. Mike Renaud
- Ms. Brenda Nicely-Meade
- Mr. Sead Bekric
- Mr. Alton Palmore
The Public Relations Subcommittees works closely with the Division in the area of marketing and site development of Business Enterprise opportunities.
Policy and Procedures
Subcommittee Members:
- Mrs. Mitzi Bowen
- Mr. Mike McCrea
- Mr. Sead Bekric
- Mr. Will Grignon
- Mr. David Stevens
The Policy and Procedures Subcommittee works closely with the Division in the area of revising and updating the BEP Policy and Procedures Manual.