Board of Directors

The IAFC board of directors develops broad objectives and goals for the association, including policies, programs and budgets. As the elected representatives of the membership, members of the board of directors are responsible for the business and affairs of the association not otherwise provided for between annual conferences. Click the board member's name for a biography.

 
President and Board Chair Chief John Butler
First Vice President Chief Josh Waldo
Second Vice President Chief Trisha Wolford
Treasurer Chief Steven Locke
Director-at-Large Chief Norris Croom
Past President Chief Donna Black
Canadian Division Chief Kenneth McMullen
Eastern Division Chief James Yates
Great Lakes Division Chief Timothy Schabbel
Missouri Valley Division Chief James Wamsley
New England Division Chief Keith Stark
Southeastern Division Chief R. Scott Garber
Southwestern Division Chief Roy Robichaux
Western Division Chief Douglas Schrage
EMS Section Chief Norris Croom
Fire & Life Safety Section Chief Michael O’Brian
Metro Chiefs Section Chief Ernest Malone
Safety, Health and Survival Section Chief Scott D. Kerwood
Volunteer and Combination Officers Section Chief Jason Catrambone
CEO and Executive Director Mr. Rob Brown

Full IAFC 2024 Board Meetings and Agenda Key Dates

  1. Regular Board Meetings
    1. In-Person
      Dates Locations
      April 27-28 McLean, VA
      August 11-12 FRI Conference Dallas, TX
      December TBD, IAFC HQ McLean, VA

      **Agenda Deadline: 4th Wednesday of the month

  2. Workshop Board Meetings
    1. Virtual
    2. Dates Times
      February 20 3 PM
      June 18 3 PM
      October 15 3 PM

      **Agenda Deadline: 4th Wednesday of the month

 FY 2024 Board Meeting Schedule and Agenda Guidance

 Minutes from board of directors' meetings

Historical list of IAFC presidents (pdf)

Information for board of director candidates

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