About the Certification Executive Committee
The Certification Executive Committee is responsible for the management and oversight of the IAEM Certification Commission. The committee is composed of a chair, two vice chairs and two at-large members. These seats are annual terms. One vice chair is nominated by the USA, Canadian, Latin American, and International commissioners, and the other vice chair is nominated by the Asian, Oceania, and European commissioners.The committee reports directly to the IAEM-USA Board of Directors and ensures that the certification program upholds the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and fairness.
Executive Committee Composition
Chairperson – Nominated by the Certification Commission.
Vice Chair – Nominated by the Certification Commission.
Two At-Large Members – Nominated by the Certification Commission.
Support Operations – Elected by the Certification Commission.
🔹All Executive Committee members must hold a current CEM Certification.
Certification Executive Committee (As of Jan. 1, 2026)
Chair
Michelle Oblinsky, CEM
Strategy and Transformation Manager
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
North Chesterfield, VA
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Members-at-Large
Daniel Dunn, CEM
Emergency Management Specialist
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Washington, DC
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Lanita Lloyd, CEM
Emergency Services Director
The Salvation Army Georgia Division
Norcross, Georgia
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Vice Chair
Ross Patterson, CEM
Emergency Management Coordinator
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Emergency Management
Winston-Salem, NC
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Support Operations
Heather Long, CEM
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Libby Turner, CEMÂ
Term Ends: 12/31/2027
Board & Staff Liaisons
Board Liaison
Dustin Willet, CEM
IAEM-USA Region 8, President
Rapid City, South Dakota
Staff Liaison
Kate McClimans, QAS
Associate Certification Director
201 Park Washington Court, Falls Church, VA 22046-4527
kate@iaem.com