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Staff & Headquarters
The Illinois State Dental Society is headquartered in the state's capital city of Springfield.
Members are always welcome to visit their dental society headquarters in downtown Springfield.
ISDS is located at:
The organization is departmentalized into six key areas:
- Administration
- Communications
- Conference Services
- Education and Membership
- Government Relations
- Professional Services
An executive staff member directs the activities of each department, and all directors report to Administration, under the leadership of Executive Director Greg Johnson.
Administration
Greg Johnson, Executive DirectorGreg's primary responsibilities include working with the elected leadership of ISDS, developing budgets, staff administration, and overseeing the welfare of the Society's programs and services. He frequently represents the Society and its policies to outside interests, including government, media, and public and private agencies. Greg is an official spokesperson for ISDS. |
Lisa Fowler, Executive AssistantAs Greg's assistant, Lisa coordinates the Board of Trustees meetings, ISDS House of Delegates, and ADA Delegation Caucuses for Illinois. She also plans the annual President-elect's Conference and the Leadership Retreat, which is held every three years. Contact Lisa about: |
Melissa Schmedeke, Receptionist/AssistantAs receptionist and assistant, Melissa answers phone calls, greets visitors, and processes all incoming mail. In addition, assists other departments with projects and special assignments. |
Jennifer Floyd, CPA, ISDS ControllerJennifer is responsible for all accounting functions of the Society, including consolidation of the annual Society budget, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, meeting expense disbursements, employee benefits, and preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements. She also handles the dues installment program each year. |
Communications
Lee Ann Beane, DirectorLee is responsible for the development and implementation of statewide public relations activities to promote oral health and a positive image for dentistry. She also directs the publication of all major Society communications and serves as Managing Editor of the Society's official publication, the monthly Illinois Dental News. In addition, she managed the redesign of the new ISDS website launched in March 2003 and continues to oversee the site and development of new features and functions. Contact Lee about:
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Gloria Pitchford, Administrative AssistantGloria assists Lee in implementing programs that enhance the dental profession's image. She also handles classified advertising for the Illinois Dental News and website. Contact Gloria about:
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Jennifer Walker, Communications and Technology CoordinatorJennifer's creative talent as a graphic designer results in the production of first-class publications and communications by the Society. She is responsible for all printed materials of ISDS, including the monthly Illinois Dental News, the annual Sourcebook and Directory of Members, brochures, banners, posters, and t-shirts for various Society meetings and functions. Jennifer also designs images for isds.org and handles technical updates to the site. Jennifer is also responsible for the Facebook fan page and our ISDS YouTube Channel. Contact Jennifer about:
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Education and Membership
Kathy Ridley, DirectorKathy oversees all Society-sponsored dental education programs, including CE courses for dentists and expanded functions classes for auxiliaries. Kathy is also responsible for membership recruitment and retention and managing the membership records function of her department, which includes maintaining accurate member records for dues billings and mailings. She is also staff liaison to the New Dentist Committee. Contact Kathy about:
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Janell Marshall, Administrative AssistantJanell handles the registration process for CE seminars and dental assistant classes. She also helps coordinate recruitment and retention projects and assists with inputting dues payments and membership information. Contact Janell about:
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Amy Daniels, Member Records CoordinatorAmy maintains the TSV6 membership records computer system by handling conversions, member data entry, membership processing, and dues billings. She also generates labels and mailing lists and processes membership applications. Contact Amy about:
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Kara Manfredo, Administrative AssistantKara provides administrative assistance by handling the registration process for ISDS Annual Session and Capital Conference. She sends correspondence in connection with the CDS Midwinter Meeting and the ADA Annual Meeting and coordinates mailings related to the meeting planning of the Society. Kara also assists the membership department with Continuing Education Course event planning and registration. Contact Kara about:
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Government Relations
Dave Marsh, DirectorIn coordination with the ISDS legislative team, Dave represents dentistry before the Illinois legislature. He and the Government Relations Committee determine the ISDS legislative agenda each year. Dave also represents the Society before the State Board of Dentistry and other state regulatory bodies, and serves as staff liaison to DENT-IL-PAC, and the Allied Dental Personnel Committee. Contact Dave about:
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Pam Cuffle, Administrative AssistantAssists with legislative research and monitoring. She also maintains membership records for DENT-IL-PAC and Governor's Club, and handles all mailings related to legislative issues. Contact the Government Relations Department about: |
Professional Services
Dionne Haney, DirectorDionne's responsibilities include monitoring the insurance and managed care industries and serving as liaison to third party payors, employers and unions. She coordinates “members only” programs sponsored by the Society as well as manages access to care programs and the peer review process. Contact Dionne about:
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Jessica Bott, Administrative AssistantJessica handles the Society-sponsored products and services and ISDS insurance programs. She also assists other department activities related to access to care, dental benefits and peer review. Contact Jessica about:
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Capital Conference & Annual Session
Jeanne RiceJeanne plans the ISDS Annual Session and Capital Conference. Contact Jeanne about: |
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