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On June 2, 2010, the MPIOC board of directors was installed at the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace.  Robb Thornsberry was installed as the 2010-2011 Director of Monthly programs.

The board has been hard at work to reinvent MPIOC and make this the best year possible for it's members.  Continue to log onto www.mpioc.com to see our progress and the amazing education that we have in store.  In addition to our commitment to advanced education, Robb is on target to take the MPIOC monthly meetings to an entirely different level unlike anything this chapter has experienced!

The remainder of the board members are as follows:

Position                  
President       Robyn Mietkiewicz        
                   
President-Elect   Cheryl Rivas  
     
Immediate Past President   Mark Lorimer        
                   
VP Finance   Jo Timmering  
         
VP Membership     Peggy Lamberton      
                   
VP Education   Charlie Reeves  
       
VP Communications     Ananda Ybarra          
                   
VP Leadership Development   Rebecca Aguilar        
                   
Director, Recruitment     Jenna Beck        
                   
Director, Advisory Council   Chris Riccardi  
     
Director, Professional Development Rachel Bishop        
                   
Director, Publications     Katie Webb        
                   
Director, Strategic Alliances   Debb Duff        
                   
Director, Recognition     Jessica McLin, CMP        
                   
Director, Special Events   Natalie Good        
                   
Director, Monthly Programs   Robb Thornsberry        
                   
Director, Member Care   Gina McQuade        
                   
Director, Special Programs   Jennifer Lewis        
                   
Director, Public Relations   Ilona Hobbs        


                 

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