Volunteer Opportunities

Give volunteering a try! The PSAI needs members from varied backgrounds, locations, and points of view to help us build a stronger Association through volunteerism.

The PSAI currently has about 40 consistently committed volunteers—and many others that assist the organization on a time-limited basis in connection with specific initiatives and events.

What are some of the ways you can volunteer with the PSAI? Please consider joining a committee! See below for more information about the committees and their roles.

If you are interested in volunteering on a committee, at an event, or in any other way, please contact info@psai.org and let us know. We’ll connect you with the right people and help you get started.

Committees Seeking Volunteers

Standards and Guidance Committee (SGI)

Role: Research, develop and recommend industry standards that serve the best interests of the public and raise the image of the portable sanitation industry. Provide guidance on company implementation and on engaging with local lawmakers/decision makers to promote adoption of the standards. Carry out initiatives related to standards and industry guidance as described in the PSAI’s strategic and operating plans, and suggest additional initiatives as circumstances evolve.

Co-Chairs: Chris McCarthy and Jordan Serenkin

Training Committee (TCI)

Role: Develop and deliver industry-specific training materials, sessions and curricula that support industry members seeking to fulfill the requirements of local jurisdictions for personal continuing education or the attainment/maintenance of professional certification/licensure. Investigate and recommend methods of delivering information that maintains high standards but makes training material widely available. Carry out initiatives related to training as described in the PSAI’s strategic and operating plans, and suggest additional initiatives as circumstances evolve.

Co-Chairs: Joe Payne and Joshua Perez

Members’ Business Success Committee (MSI)

Role: Research, develop and/or adapt materials, tools and business benchmarks to support PSAI members seeking to grow and strengthen their businesses. Investigate and recommend potential affinity programs and partnerships to enhance members’ access to beneficial resources. Carry out initiatives related to training as described in the PSAI’s strategic and operating plans, and suggest additional initiatives as circumstances evolve.

Co-Chairs: Wendy Cross and Jason Odom

Events Committee

Role: Develop the business plan and content of PSAI member events and actively support their success.

Co-chairs: Jeff Wigley and Michelle Amelse

Supplier Committee

Role: Assess PSAI Supplier membership needs, trends, and interests. Increase supplier engagement in
Association strategic planning objectives. Leverage Supplier membership knowledge and experience to
elevate the quality and increase the vendor and general attendance at the PSAI Trade Show and
Convention. Provide direction to and utilize feedback from General Supplier Member Meetings.

Co-Chairs: Martin Zeltner and Trevor Inman

Ad Hoc Task Teams

Role: Support the Executive Director in responding to emerging opportunities or operating plan objectives as specified in a project charter

Committees with Elected or Appointed Members

Executive Committee*

Role: Organize the work of the Board and take action between Board meetings if necessary.
Chair: Carl Arriola

Finance and Audit Committee

Role: Provide strategic financial oversight for the Association, review issues for presentation to the Board of Directors in summary form.

Chair: Chris McCarthy

Nominating Committee

Role: Select the best-qualified representatives from among the full, active membership to serve as candidates for the Board of Directors.
Chair: Ross Ambrose

Awards Committee

Role: Administer all PSAI awards, review the existing awards scheme to determine the need for modifications, eliminations, suspensions or additions of awards.
Chair: Carl Arriola

Affiliated Arm’s Length Committees

Certification Commission

Role: To establish and administer credible certification programs to further the interests of the industry and the public.
Co-Chairs: Jeff Wigley and Steve Finley

Scholarship Commission

Role: To administer a credible scholarship program to further the interests of the industry and the public.
Chair: Terri Wigley

Ad Hoc Advisory Councils

International Advisory Council

Role: Provide information and insight into industry trends in regions outside the United States to inform strategic direction and decision-making for the PSAI. Recommend approaches that will engage the PSAI with operators and suppliers outside the United States. Interface effectively within the larger Association to ensure integration between local strategies and those of the PSAI as a whole.

Past Presidents Advisory Council

Role: Advise the President and, through the President, the full Board of Directors on matters concerning the PSAI’s mission and membership. Support the association’s strategic objectives, working with staff and elected volunteer leaders to bring about the successful realization of the PSAI’s mission.

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