IACET Board of Directors

Kristopher Newbauer Chair
October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2025

Rotary International
Evanston, IL

Kristopher Newbauer, EdM, MHRM, SPHR, CPLP, CPT is Chief Human Resources Officer/Head of Global People & Talent at Rotary International, the world's oldest—and one of the largest—humanitarian service club organization in the world. Mr. Newbauer holds a Masters of Education (EdM) in Global Human Resource Development from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Masters of Human Resource Management (MHRM). He holds certificates in human resources from Cornell University, DePaul University, and the American Management Association. Newbauer serves on the adjunct faculty in the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership in the College of Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Mr. Newbauer has a long history of service with IACET.  He was first elected as an IACET Board Member in 2009 and served as IACET President in 2013-2014.  He has served on the ByLaws Committee, the Personnel Committee, and currently chairs the Nominations and Elections Committee and sits on the Executive Committee. In 2018 IACET recognized his valuable contributions, exceptional service, and major leadership to the association by awarding him the Distinguished Service Award.

Amie Brock Member
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2025

The American Institute of Resuscitation
Medina, OH

Amie is the CEO of AIR Child Care Training Solutions, specializing in state-compliant childcare training courses. With a nursing background and experience at the Cleveland Clinic, she brings a unique healthcare perspective. She has worked extensively with legislators to expand online professional development for educators, setting a national trend. A member of IACET's Early Childcare Education Advisory Board, her commitment to quality and integrity makes her an invaluable asset to the board.

Maria Diaz Member
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2026

Site Safety, LLC
New York, NY

MARIA DIAZ

Vice President of Training and Marketing with over 15 years of experience in the Construction Safety Industry.

Ms. Diaz manages our Training Institute and has over 15 years of experience in the Construction Safety Industry. Maria served as our Training Coordinator and Director of Training prior to being promoted to Vice President of Training and Marketing. She transformed our entire training department into a state-of-the-art facility and is responsible for the professional development of the organization's workforce and general public.

Maria attended the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) where she majored in Business Administration and Marketing. She also obtained a Human Resources Certification from PACE University. Maria is an active member of the NYC Chapter of The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and a Board member of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Currently overseeing Training and Marketing operations for the company. Responsible for ensuring all training Operations are in compliance with Local, Federal, and State regulations and Company branding. Develop Marketing Campaigns to increase brand awareness. Day to Day operations includes, but not limited to: • Developing and implement a consistent marketing plan to increase brand awareness. (Electronic, social media, and SEO). • Finance and Business development. • Database Management • Design and develop all regular and special training events. • Develop marketing campaigns • Research, design, and develop training curriculums. • Ensure compliance with the ANSI/IACET Standard, Local, State, and Federal Agency. • Continue an ongoing partnership with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), New York City Department of Buildings (DOB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maximize training opportunities for TISS.

David Ehrlich Member
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2025

Barcami Lane, Inc.
Farmington Hills, MI

David is an Executive Director with Barcami Lane, Inc., an association management company.  Prior to his service there, David served as the director of education with NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry, an IACET Accredited Provider. The NTEA provides in-depth technical information, education, member programs and services, and produces multiple events, including The Work Truck Show® and Green Truck Summit. He is also the managing director of Elevated Association Solutions, an association management company and holds a master's degree from the University of Michigan. He holds the following creditials: CAE (Certified Association Executive), CMP (Certified Meeting Planner), CNP (Certified
Nonprofit Professional), CPTD (Certificate Professional in Talent Development), and the PHR(Professional in Human Resources).

David, who lives in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is very active at the national level of the Boy Scouts of America, has served on the advisory board of 100+ Millennials Who Care, the Rising Achiever's Advisory Board for Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan, and the Michigan Marketing Educators board of directors. He is a Rotarian who is also active on several business/marketing education advisory committees and at the national and state levels of DECA: An Association of Marketing Students and Virtual Enterprises International.

Daryl Lim Member
October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2026

DesignThinkers Academy Singapore
SG

Daryl is responsible for the implementation and advocacy of design thinking training and consultancy services for Asia. Daryl Lim brings over 15 years of experience in designing and creating a wide range of people related solutions. He has designed and co-created business and people management strategies working around employee career journeys.

His design solutions include skills maps, evidence-based goal management, personalised skills profiles, career progression pathways, training and assessment systems and courseware. He also helps individuals to design and build their own personal branding while enhancing their own career progression.

His advocacy of design thinking extends across  organisations in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Uganda, Myanmar, Azerbaijan, etc; with multi-national companies including Daimler, S-Three, Coca-Cola Company, Myanmar Breweries, Hewlett Packard, Great Eastern Life, Manila City Government, Bloomberg Philanthropies, AIG, BECA, etc. 

He represents the DesignThinkers Academy in strategising and implementing design thinking initiatives, trainings and projects in Asia. 

David Ortner Member/Personnel Committee Chair
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2025

Individual Member
Brookfield, WI

David Ortner is a learning, organization development, talent management, and human resources professional with fifteen years of related experience, including global practice. Currently working for Pentair as an HR Manager, Ortner holds a Master of Education (EdM) in Human Resource Development from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Ortner previously served as the lead accreditation specialist for Rotary International's Global Headquarters (an IACET accredited provider), where he led professional development activities, including a comprehensive management development certificate program. In addition to his experience working with an IACET accredited provider, Ortner also served on the IACET Board of Directors, IACET Council on Standards Development, IACET Commission, and served on the IACET Communications Taskforce. Previously, Ortner was also an adjunct Faculty member at Northwestern College.

Greg Richmond Member
October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2026

AVO Training Institute
Dallas, Texas, United States, TX

Greg is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran with extensive experience in electrical systems and training. He has deployed seven times and received 12 commendations for his work. After retiring, he joined AVO Training Institute, quickly rising from Instructor to Director of Operations. His military background and passion for training make him a strong leader with hands-on expertise. With 26 years of marriage and a love for the outdoors, Greg brings a balanced perspective to the board.

Steven Villanueva Member
October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2025

NCG

Steven Villanueva serves as Vice President, Director of safety for Noble Construction Group, LLC. A leading Construction Management firm in the NY/NJ/FL residential and commercial real estate markets. Steve is responsible for the daily oversight of comprehensive occupational safety and health programs on New York City and New Jersey construction projects. Steve works closely with Developers, company ownership, corporate executives, project teams, and trade partners to ensure proper safety planning & worker training is incorporated into each phase of the development process. As an industry consultant, Steven has supported clients in developing predictive models toward incident prevention and instructed numerous tradespersons in topics associated with safety on the jobsite.

Steven has spent the last 12 years of his career, focused on injury and illness prevention in construction. Projects such as the World Trade Center reconstruction, Hurricane Sandy Rapid Repairs program, Hudson Yard Platforms overbuild, the AMTRAK Gateway Tunnel, as well as numerous residential building sites presented an opportunity to develop world class safety performance and training standards. Collaborating with Americas blue collar workforce, real estate developers, and governmental agencies granted him the unique experience necessary to impact adult education within this sector. Training needs analysis, instructional design, and site-specific orientation training development were key in ensuring a safe start to these mega-projects.

In 2017, New York City's mayor signed local law 196, which set forth some of the most stringent construction safety training regulations in the country. One key aspect of the new legislation, was the designation of a site safety training taskforce, in which Steven was appointed. This 15-member group was tasked with advising the NYC Department of buildings on course curriculum content, duration, and rollout for 40 and 62-hour construction safety training required in all 5 boroughs of New York city. It was during this experience, Steve discovered IACET and its' capacity to take safety training and education to a higher standard. In 2018 Steve officially joined IACET as an affiliate member, and was recently appointed as Co-Chair of IACET's Construction Safety Advisory board. Their current objective is to bring the committee together and work towards the development of an IACET Construction Standard.

A first-generation New Yorker, Steve literally watched the city being built around him in his childhood years. Raised by a hard-working single mother, Steven developed a passion for education and a strong work ethic, which led him to attaining construction experience at a young age within the trades. Inspired by the message of

Sandy Schwarz Council Chair (ex-officio)
May 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025

Emerson
Marshalltown, IA

Sandra is currently the Sr. Manager of Quality Standards & Consulting, at Emerson. Emerson specializes in process flow products and solutions to digitally transform a business' capabilities through automation in industries such as oil and gas, chemical and water, to name a few. 

With over 20 years of experience in the learing and development field, Sandy has helped to transform the quality of Emerson practices and standards that impact all aspects of the learning process with their customers. She also worked as a contractor prior to Emerson, helping global companies deliver engaging content to their employees.  She is a Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt and has enhanced processes at various companies to improved effectiveness and to reduce costs through efficiences and eliminating rework.

Sandy attended Iowa State University (ISU) where she earned an Instructional Design Certification and her Master of Education M.Ed.with an emphasis in Technology. Prior to this she attended Upper Iowa University and majored in Business Administration obtaining her Bachelor of Science. She is an active member of IACET as member (2021) and then Chair (2023) of the Standards Council. She also participated in writing IACET White Paper - Guidelines for Competency-based Learning. In addition to serving on IACET and community-based boards (County Planning Board, Soccer Association and Pre-School), she enjoys bicycling, writing and painting in her spare time.

Kelly Morin Member
October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2024

Learning and Development professional with 20+ years of experience in instructional design, training facilitation, and educational leadership
Gulf Breeze, FL