Committees are vital to the success of our CFMA Portland Chapter.  Members can volunteer in a variety of ways within CFMA. 

This is a great way for you to get to know other members of the association. Time commitments vary by committee, but most meet once a month or quarter for about an hour. They are fun and informative meetings. 

Education Committee

Mission:

• To facilitate a forum to educate those involved within the Construction industry on the unique characteristics of the construction financial process
• To assemble a group of professionals capable of providing quality education
• To provide education to all knowledge levels in the Construction industry

Contact Committee Chair, Joe Connors, for more information or to get involved: jconnors@columbiabank.com  

Golf Committee

Mission:

• Assist with the Annual Golf fundraiser to help fund scholarships to local college students
• Support committee chair on event tasks
• Promote event to members and prospects
• Help with coordination during event

Contact Committee Chair, Kelly Niemela, for more information or to get involved: kniemela@bbnw.com 

Emerging Issues Committee

Mission:

• Identify relevant financial and governmental issues that could potentially have an impact on construction industry members
• Assemble the facts surrounding each issue
• Communicate the findings to the chapter membership on a timely basis.
• Support the Chapter's efforts to be a recognized resource for the construction industry

Got a Hot Issue? Email Portland.CFMA@gmail.com. A member will search it out and fill you in on the findings. 
 

Scholarship Committee

Mission:

• Award scholarships
• Increase student awareness of CFMA and careers in the construction industry
• Promote education for employees of member firms as well as children of CFMA members

For questions regarding the 2021 Scholarship Program please contact Alisa Castellano, Scholarship Committee Chair, at acastellano@rhconst.com

Membership Committee

Mission:

Membership Committee is responsible for the Chapter’s membership recruitment and retention efforts.  

Main responsibilities of the Membership Committee include:

• Identifying and Recruiting Prospective Members
• Promoting CFMA at events and Answering Inquiries Regarding Membership
• Integrate New Members Into The Organization
• Member Retention

Contact Committee Chair, Tammy Bass, for more information or to get involved: hylandnac@gmail.com 

Events Committee

Mission:

• Assist with the Annual Awards Banquet
• Support committee chair on event tasks
• Promote event to members and prospects
• Help with coordination during event

Contact Committee Chair, Stacey Poirier, for more information or to get involved: SPOIRIER@travelers.com