The purpose of this committee is to gather, digest and disseminate information beneficial to members. The committee focuses on what information members need and what is the best way for SIGMA to deliver that information. Methods of delivery include, but are not limited to, all written/printed communications, the electronic distribution, and exchange of information.
The committee is made up of a chairman and a vice chairman plus other volunteers. The committee may use various methods to determine the needs of members including conducting surveys. The committee solicits and receives recommendations on subjects and topics for written communications of interest to members.
The entire committee helps the staff solicit sponsorships and advertising.
The committee is responsible for all press relations, including consumer and trade press relations.
The Committee, vice chairman and chairman will review all publications and provide feedback on writing style, accuracy, design and appropriateness, including but not limited to Weekly Report, Membership Directory, Statistical Report, Action Alerts, Collier Shannon memoranda, electronic communication and the web site.
The Committee, vice chairman and chairman are specifically responsible for SIGMA's bimonthly publication, Independent Gasoline Marketing and for suggesting topics for future issues. Together they work with staff to maximize IGM's fulfillment of members' needs and to maximize advertising revenues.
The Committee, vice chairman and chairman will explore and promote the use of the electronic media as a method of delivering information to members in a cost-effective manner. This includes overseeing SIGMA’s Website.
Committee Members
Chair Thomas A. Schmidt U.S. Oil Co., Inc.
Combined Locks, WI
Vice Chair Jim Westgate WESCO Inc.
Muskegon, MI
Brad Baskin Marcus & Millichap
Los Angeles, CA
Bruce Bates Professional Datasolutions, Inc.
Temple, TX
Jeff Bernard J.Bernard Associates, LLC
West Chester, PA
Betsi Lueth Bixby Meridian Associates
Weatherford, TX
Daniel Fisher RBS Lynk, Inc.
Anna, TX
Charles Ganus Murphy Oil USA, Inc
El Dorado, AR
Ken Gunn Caliber Consulting
Edmonds, WA
Scott Leonard CarterEnergy Corporation
Overland Park, KS
Paul Nazzaro Advanced Fuel Solutions, Inc.
N. Reading, MA
C. Scott Pate Sierra Piedmont Engineers & Geologists
Woodstock, GA
Counsel R. Timothy Columbus, Esq. Steptoe & Johnson, LLP
Washington, DC
Staff Liaison Susan Crosby SIGMA
Reston, VA
Sign Up for a Committee - 2008 Term
SIGMA is a member-run organization and we need you to serve on our committees. By serving on a committee, we can be sure that your interest and concerns are properly represented. Committee service also provides direct benefits to you. You will develop expertise on issues important to your business, in addition to developing valuable industry contacts.
SIGMA's Mission: To benefit our members by helping them improve their ability to succeed
in a free and fully competitive market for transportation fuels.
