Subcommittees
The Committee’s bylaws specify the standing subcommittees to represent vendor interests in important issues. There are five subcommittees.
Grievance
Subcommittee Members:
- Alton Palmore
- Mitzi Bowen
- Jose Quintanilla
- Colton Knight
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:
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. Jose Quintanilla (Chair)
- Mr. David Stevens
- Mr. Kurt Ponchak
- Ms. Debra Hietala
- Mr. Mike Renaud
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 (Chair)
The Finance Subcommittee reviews and acts upon data pertaining to inventory, budgeting, and financial arrangements of the Program.
Policy and Procedures
Subcommittee Members:
- Colton Knight (Chair)
The Policy and Procedures Subcommittee works closely with the Division in the area of revising and updating the BEP Policy and Procedures Manual.