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Standing Committees

Executive Committee of the Board of Directors (EXCO)
Mark Caffarey, Umicore
President
Jonathan Butler, Mitsubishi
Vice-President
Simon Codrington, Hugh Wood
Secretary
Dave Deuel, Gannon & Scott
Treasurer
Scott Schwartz, FideliTrade
Governance and Compliance Officer
John Dourekas, Kitco Metals
Digital Media and Marketing Officer
Becky Berube, United Catalyst
Josh Husvar, Cotecna
Miguel Perez-Santalla, Wyoming Reserve
Tom Rielly, Johnson Matthey
Mike Troxell, Mastermelt
Executive Committee of the Board (EXCO)
Each year, at its annual meeting, following the election of the Executive Officers, the Board shall elect from among its Board Members an Executive Committee which shall consist of eleven total Members comprised of:
    • President.
    • Vice President.
    • Secretary.
    • Treasurer.
    • Governance and Compliance Officer.
    • Immediate Past President of the Board.
    • Five At Large Board Members.
Members of the Executive Committee shall be elected for one year terms and may serve on the Executive Committee for no more than seven cumulative terms.
The President (Chair), in consultation with the members of the Executive Committee, shall regularly schedule meetings of the Executive Committee. The number and location of such meetings shall be at the discretion of the Chair.
The Executive Committee shall have and may exercise all the of the authority of the Board of Directors, whether conferred by law or IPMI Bylaws, except for certain powers specifically reserved for the full Board.
Audit Committee
Dave Deuel, Gannon & Scott
Chair
Mitch Coughlin, Colt Refining
Zac Henneman, BASF
President of Foundation Board
Uve Kupka, Heraeus
Mike Mikolay, United PMR
Steve Scacalossi, CIBC
Scott Schwartz, FideliTrade
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee principal functions are to review and formally approve an annual audit prepared by IPMI’s Independent Certified Public Accounting Firm and formally present the audit report to the Board of Directors. The committee shall also review drafts of the IRS Form 990’s and related tax returns and affirmatively make a recommendation for approval to the Board. The Audit Committee also will conduct periodic reviews of the IPMI’s investment portfolio versus the investment policy.
The Audit Committee shall also:
  • Assist in the preparation and review of internal accounting policies, procedures, and guidelines, conduct oversight, and inform the Board of such policies and procedures and not in compliance.
  • Regularly consult with and seek the participation of the Executive Director to ensure that the financial affairs of the IPMI are in order and consistent with all directives and policies of the Board, including but not limited to, adherence to the annual budget.
  • Regularly consult with and oversee the CPA (bookkeeper) and Auditor (if any) to ensure that the financial affairs of the IPMI are in order and consistent with all directives and policies of the Board.
  • Work with the CPA and Executive Director on standardized financial accounting and accounting procedures.
  • Annually review the performance of the CPA (bookkeeper) and Auditor.
  • Make recommendations to the Board on the hiring, termination, and compensation of the Auditor (if any) and the CPA (or bookkeeper).
  • Assist in the preparation of investment policy statements and revisions thereto.
Governance and Compliance Committee
Scott Schwartz, FideliTrade
Chair
Chris Bone, Axium
Tim Dinneny, CIBC
David Dorris, Dillon Gage
Edgar Smith, Toyota
Governance and Compliance Committee
Each year, at its Annual Meeting the Board shall elect from among its general membership a Governance and Compliance Committee which shall consist of no less than five total members comprised of the:
  • Governance and Compliance Officer.
  • Four At Large members who may be Members of the Executive Committee or the Board or others who may be either Members or specially qualified non- members of the IPMI.
At Large Members of the Governance and Compliance Committee shall be elected for one year terms and may serve on the Committee for no more than seven cumulative terms.
The Governance and Compliance Committee shall assist in the preparation and annual review of internal IPMI policies, procedures, and guidelines, conduct oversight, and inform the Board of such policies and procedures that are not in compliance. The aforementioned reviews include, but are not limited to, the Anti-trust and Whistleblower Policies.
The Committee shall also:
  • Review drafts of the 990 tax returns (non-financial items) and affirmatively make a recommendation for approval to the Board.
  • Conduct an annual review of compliance with required state registration and reporting requirements.
  • Be included in the Chain of Contacts for the Whistleblower Policy.
Nominating Committee
Miguel Perez-Santalla, Wyoming Reserve
Past President
Regine Albrecht, BASIQ
Becky Berube, United Catalyst
Josh Husvar, Cotecena
Chris Jones, Gannon & Scott
Nominating Committee
Each year, at its annual meeting, following the election of the Executive Committee by the Board, the Board shall elect a Nominating Committee which shall consist of five total Members comprised of:
  • Immediate Past President of the Board.
  • Two Members of the Board.
  • Two Members who are not Members of the Board.
Members of the Nominating Committee shall be elected for one year terms and may serve on the Nominating Committee for no more than four cumulative terms.
At the annual meeting and such other meetings as shall be duly convened for such purposes, identify and present a slate of qualified candidates for vacancies for unexpired terms and for vacancies on the:
  • Board of Directors.
  • Executive Officers.
  • At Large members of the Executive Committee.
  • At Large members of the Nominating Committee (in consultation with the Executive Committee).
  • At Large members of the Audit Committee.
  • At large members of the Governance and Compliance Committee.
  • Any Committee or committee as may be requested by the Board.

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