Executive Committee Description & Roster
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
To be the globally recognized leader in cardiovascular and thoracic anesthesiology and perioperative care.
MISSION
The Executive Committee provides a mechanism for Board leaders to engage, within the limits set by Board
policy and the Bylaws, in decision making, oversight, and communication on important organizational
matters. The committee offers organizational direction on behalf of the board and advises on decisions
and business matters ranging from strategy planning, policy, investment and risk.
PURPOSE
The committee, in conjunction with headquarters staff, manages the day-to-day affairs of the Society. The
committee serves in an advisory capacity for the Board of Directors policy development. Specific duties
include:
1. To provide continuity and direction for governance activities of the Society.
2. To review the major issues facing the Society and make preliminary decisions, to be ratified by the
full Board of Directors.
3. To monitor the Society’s financials, via the monthly financial statement and by approving the initial
budget.
4. To support special Society projects and oversee committee activity.
5. To develop suggested Society policies and recommend changes to the Bylaws.
PARENT COMMITTEE
The committee reports to the SCA Board of Directors.
MEETING
The committee may meet monthly via telephone conference.
COMPOSITION
The committee is composed of the President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, and
Secretary/Treasurer of the Society.
TERM
Committee members serve two-year terms for the position to which they have been elected.
2025-2027 ROSTER
Amanda Fox, MD – President
Doug Shook, Md – President-Elect
Mary Beth Brady, MD – Secretary-Treasurer
Kathryn E. Glas, MD – Immediate Past President