Leadership


The IME is governed by a board of governors consisting of executive officers from the member firms.  The board is responsible for the formulation of policy based on recommendations from IME's five standing committees.  The implementation of policy and programs is directed by the Institute's president and executed by the staff with appropriate assistance and involvement of the membership.   

Officers of the Institute:

Chairman of the Board, Tony Nelson, Nelson Brothers

Vice Chairman of the Board, Tim O'Brien, Detotec, NA

President, Chris Ronay

Secretary and General Counsel, Gilbert P. Sperling

 

Committee Chairs:

Environmental Affairs Committee (EA) - Mitch Green, Maine Drilling & Blasting

Safety & Health Committee (S&H) - Terry Newton, Nelson Brothers

Security Committee (SEC)- Tim O'Brien, Detotec, NA

Technical Committee - Mike Curtis, Nelson Brothers

Transportation & Distribution Committee (T&D) - Ricky Vance, Nelson Brothers

Legal Affairs Committee - Suzanne Thigpen, Orica

 

Staff Managers:

Cynthia Hilton - Executive Vice President -- Government Affairs

Lon Santis - Technical, T&D, and Security Committees

Susan Flanagan - Environmental Affairs and S&H Committees