Volunteer Committees

Benchmarking Committee

The Benchmarking Committee generates meaningful data, publications, and other materials through a variety of tools that can be utilized by Members. The committee’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, designing and managing survey instruments and implementation, conducting data analysis, and presenting findings to membership through a variety of mediums, such as presentations and publications.

Heather Hirsch & Anne Borchert


Communications Committee

The Communications committee communicates NACRO business to Members, as well as benefits to non-Members. The committee will source content from all other standing committees, as well as identify other information relevant to the corporate relations industry. The committee will manage a monthly calendar and inform the other committees of upcoming messaging needs based on the cadence of previous years and new content creation.

Chad Brown

Jordan Broutman

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee leads NACRO’s efforts to recruit and retain Members, including securing new Members and welcoming them to the organization. The committee will work to retain Members by assessing Member satisfaction and collaborating with other standing committees to incorporate Member feedback into NACRO programs, services, and communications. This committee will also recognize Members for their years of membership and volunteer contributions, as well as overseeing networking opportunities.

Marla Morris & Christine Roth


Professional Education Committee

The Professional Education Committee leads NACRO’s efforts to offer professional and leadership development opportunities for Members via virtual and in-person events. Through collaboration with other committees, this committee will build content for professionals with different experience levels.

Adam Bear & Melissa Belcher


Member at Large

The Member at Large is tasked with certain projects throughout the year assigned by the Executive Committee. 

Thomas Manshack