2021-2022 NCIAI COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

Regional Representative Angela Berry  latamr60@gmail.com

Auditing Committee
The Auditing Committee shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the President, whose
duty shall be to audit and inspect the financial accounts of the Association prior to the annual
Business Meeting, or at such other times as may be directed by the President of the Board of
Directors. The Committee shall report to the Association at each annual Spring Conference or at
such other times as the President or Board of Directors may direct
Auditing Committee Members: (3 members each with a one year term)
Auditing Committee - Chairperson Clint Babb clinton.babb@townofcary.org
Auditing Committee Tracy Crowther tcrowth@guilfordcountync.gov
Auditing Committee Julie Beane jbeane@guilfordcountync.gov

Membership Committee
The Membership Committee shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the President,
whose duty shall be to solicit and screen applicants for the North Carolina Division of the
International Association for Identification.
Membership Committee Members:
Membership Committee - Chairperson Erin Biggio ebiggio@ncdoj.gov
Membership Committee  Christa Leonard  christa.leonard@greensboro-nc.gov
Membership Committee  Adria Gharati adria.gharati@durhamnc.gov
Membership Committee Shelley Garis shelley.garis@greensboro-nc.gov
Membership Committee - Recruiter Gretchen Bartizal gbartizal@ncdoj.gov

Training Committee
The duty of the Training Committee is to facilitate in-state training opportunities that will assist
those who are preparing for IAI certification/recertification. Training sessions are typically
focused upon friction-ridge science and crime scene investigations, however, the ultimate goal of
this committee is to bring in instruction that will meet the needs of our membership.
Training Committee Members:
Training Committee - Co-Chairperson Doreen
dhuntin@guilfordcountync.gov
(latent) Huntington
Training Committee - Co-Chairperson
Casson Reynolds creynolds@ncdoj.gov
(crime scene)
Training Committee Nicole Meldrum nmeldrum@guilfordcountync.gov
Training Committee Randy Horton randy.horton@co.iredell.nc.us
Training Committee Bradley Whitaker bwhitaker@moorecountync.gov
Training Committee Rebecca Heinrich rebecca.heinrich.clpe@gmail.com
By-Laws Committee / Operations Manual
A committee to organize and change the by-laws when needed to make sure it coincides with the
parent organization rules.
By-Laws Committee / Operation Manual Members: (Number of members at the discretion
of the NCIAI President)
By-Laws Committee / Operations
Brian Dew dewbrian@gmail.com
Manual - Chairperson
By-Laws Committee / Operations
Shannon Smith semcguirk@yahoo.com
Manual
By-Laws Committee / Operations
Ivy Walker  iwalker@ncdoj.gov
Manual
By-Laws Committee / Operations
Edna Woyee edna.woyee@greensboro-nc.gov
Manual

Conference Committee
To assist the conference planner with setting up and organizing our training conferences. This
includes dealing with vendors and guest speakers, soliciting donations and to provide any
necessary manpower at the conference.
Conference Committee Members:
Conference Committee - Chairperson Doreen Huntington dhuntin@guilfordcountync.gov
Conference Committee  Kristie Hendrix khendrix@forsythtech.edu
Conference Committee Renee Minella rlminella@outlook.com 
Conference Committee Patrick Wright pwright@methodist.edu
Conference Committee Casson Reynolds creynolds@ncdoj.gov
Conference Committee Andy Parker andy.parker@wakegov.com
Conference Committee Shannon Smith semcguirk@yahoo.com
Conference Committee Adria Gharati adria.gharati@durhamnc.gov
Conference Committee Bradley Whitaker bwhitaker@moorecountync.gov
Conference Committee Melissa Southern melissa.southern@wakegov.com
Conference Committee Leslie Popik leslie.popik@greensboro-nc.gov
Conference Committee Randy Horton randy.horton@co.iredell.nc.us
Conference Committee Rebecca Heinrich rebecca.heinrich.clpe@gmail.com

Merchandise Committee
To design and produce items of interest such as shirts and hats with the organization logo to sell
to the membership.
Merchandise Committee Members: (Number of members at the discretion of the NCIAI
President)
Merchandise Committee - Chairperson Adria Gharati adria.gharati@durhamnc.gov
Merchandise Committee Amanda Holowaty amanda.holowaty@durhamnc.gov
Merchandise Committee Leslie Popik leslie.popik@greensboro-nc.gov
Merchandise Committee Shannon Smith semcguirk@yahoo.com
Merchandise Committee Brooke Fail marie.fail@wakegov.com
Merchandise Committee Karol Anne Sherlin Kasherlin@ncdoj.gov
Awards/Goodwill Committee
To be alert to organization members who should be recognized by the NCIAI for a job well
done, achievements or accomplishments. Also to be a contact point for membership notification
of ill, injured or death of a member and to make the President and Board of Directors aware of
the information. Also to send a get well card and will assist in organizing attendance at a
ceremony.
Awards/Goodwill Committee Members: (Number of members at the discretion of the
NCIAI President)
Awards/Goodwill Committee - Chair Beth Williamson bethpwilliamson@gmail.com 
Awards/Goodwill Committee Amy Wilde amy.wilde@highpointnc.gov
Awards/Goodwill Committee Melissa Southern melissa.southern@wakegov.com
Awards/Goodwill Committee Virginia Blake vblake@nhcgov.com

Legal & Forensic Updates Committee

To monitor and advise the NCIAI of any new legislation/laws that could affect the forensic field.
Legislative Committee Members: (Number of members at the discretion of the NCIAI
President)
Legal & Forensic Updates - Chair Leslie Daugherty ldaugherty@ncdoj.gov
Legal & Forensic Updates    Andy Parker andy.parker@wakegov.com
Legal & Forensic Updates Pete Bohler pab615@aol.com
Legal & Forensic Updates Leslie Popik leslie.popik@greensboro-nc.gov

Website/Audio Visual Committee

Website Committee Members: (Number of members at the discretion of the NCIAI
President)
Website/Audio Visual - Chairperson Shannon Smith semcguirk@yahoo.com
Website/Audio Visual Committee Kristie Hendrix khendrix@forsythtech.edu
Website/Audio Visual Committee Melissa Southern melissa.southern@wakegov.com
Website/Audio Visual Committee Casson Reynolds creynolds@ncdoj.gov

SAFIS User's Committee

SAFIS User's - Chairperson Karen Morrow kmorrow@ncdoj.gov
SAFIS User's Committee Doreen Huntington dhuntin@guilfordcountync.gov
SAFIS User's Committee Brian Dew dewbrian@gmail.com
SAFIS User's Committee Brian Schiele schieleb@concordnc.gov