2024-2025 Committees & Task Forces
Committees and task forces are comprised of ChiroCongress Board of Directors and current State Association member leadership. Committees and Task Forces are seated annually. New task forces or members may be added from time-to-time throughout the year upon approval of the President and/or Board of Directors. State designation and district representation are reflected below (i.e., WI-1 = Wisconsin, District 1).
Executive Committee
Purpose: Charged with the oversight of the Executive Director. To work with the Executive Director to manage and resolve issues that come up between board meetings and report on these items to the full board. The Executive Committee actions are subordinate to the Board of Directors.
Dr. Brian Stenzler, President
Dr. Julie Bird (IL-2) 1st Vice President
Dr. Gerald Stevens (NY-1) 2nd Vice President
Dr. Thomas Wetzen (VA-3) Immediate Past President
Tiffany Stevens (TN-3) Secretary
Dr. Rachel Wendt (KY-1) Treasurer
Marc Abla (IL-2) Executive Director at Large
Lizz Klein
Governance Committee
Purpose: To regularly review ChiroCongress Bylaws and Policies & Procedures. Make recommendations to Board of Directors and membership on changes. To coordinate annual nominations for open positions on the Board of Directors and assist in filling any vacancies during the year.
Dr. Julie Bird (Chair) (IL-D2)
Dr. Gerald Stevens (NY-D1)
Dr. Brian Stenzler
Marc Abla (IL-D2)
Tiffany Stevens (TN-D3)
Jeff Curwen (WA-D5)
Dr. Glenn Jaffe (NC-D3)
Lizz Klein
Public Policy Initiatives Committee
Purpose: Identify and act as the coordinating team for programs or policy-making initiatives (i.e. Medicare) with partner and/or state/national associations. Tracks on legal issues impacting the profession.
Tiffany Stevens (Chair) (TN-D3)
Marc Abla (IL-D2)
Dr. Brenda Holland (WI-D2)
Dr. Thomas Wetzen (VA-D3)
Dr. Dan Spencer (MI-D2)
Dr. Brad Stauffer (NE-D4)
Dr. David Kassmeier (NE-D4)
Dr. Thomas Augat (ME-D1)
Lori Grassi (WA-D5)
Dr. Rachel Wendt (KY-D3)
Dr. Brant Hulsebus (IL-D2)
Dr. Michael Cafaro (OH-D2)
Dr. Jarod Waters (CO-D4)
Lizz Klein
Medicare Advisory Group (Ad Hoc Support Group)
Purpose: To monitor Medicare-related issues.
Dr. Brad Stauffer – Co-Chair/Liaison to PPI
Dr. David Kassmeier – Co-Chair/Liaison to PPI
All CAC Reps from states.
Lizz Klein
Legislative Insights & Focus Taskforce (LIFT) – (Ad Hoc Support Group)
Purpose: To engage in meaningful and forward-thinking policy discussions for chiropractic.
Tiffany Stevens – Co-Chair/Liaison to PPI
Lori Grassi – Co-Chair/Liaison to PPI
All registered chiropractic lobbyists from across the country
Education & Events Committee
Purpose: To assist with development of membership programs including Lunch+Learns, virtual speaker showcases, and student engagement. Evaluate program effectiveness.
Jeff Curwen (Chair) (WA-D5)
Dr. Glenn Jaffe (Convention Task Force Liaison) (NC – D3)
Dr. Julie Bird (IL-D2)
Dr. Thomas Augat (ME-D1)
Dawn Benton (CA-D5)
Andrea LaRew (CO-D4)
Bob Reed (ME–D1)
Nicole McVeen (NY – D1)
Liz Kantrowitz (NY – D1)
Dr. Travis Oller (KS-D4)
Lizz Klein
2026 Convention Taskforce
Purpose: To assist with annual convention planning.
Dr. Glenn Jaffe (Chair, NC-D3) – Liaison to EE Committee
Dr. Rachel Wendt (KY – D3)
Tiffany Stevens (TN-D3)
Court Squires (VA – D3)
Bonnie Hicks (AR – D3)
Dr. Michelle Rose (VA – D3)
Annie Wilson (SC – D3)
Heather Wrenn (NC – D3)
Jennifer Durr (FL – D3)
Stephanie Tucker (GA – D3)
Tim Chittom (LA – D3)
Lizz Klein
Enhanced Member Services Committee
Purpose: To evaluate and make recommendations for Shared Services requests and ongoing support.
Dr. Jarod Waters (Chair) (CO-D4)
Dr. Brenda Holland (WI-D2)
Marc Abla (IL-D2)
Tiffany Stevens (TN-D3)
Finance & Budget Committee
Purpose: Oversee the preparation of the annual budget and financial performance of the organization. This committee is also responsible for overseeing fundraising and affiliate non-dues revenue relationships.
Dr. Rachel Wendt (Chair) (KY-D3)
Dr. Brian Stenzler
Dr. Glenn Jaffe (NC-D3)
Dr. Julie Bird (IL-D2)
Dr. Gerald Stevens (NY-D1)
Lizz Klein
District Representatives to Clinical Compass Board
Purpose: To participate in matters relating to guidelines and best practices. To act in the best interest of ChiroCongress members and the chiropractic profession.
Dr. Gerald Stevens (NY-D1) – Liaison
Dr. Sarah Tirimacco (NY-D1)
Dr. Christopher Dolecki (MI-D2)
Dr. Winston Carhee (GA-D3)
Dr. Carson Muth (ND-D4)
Dr. Morgan Young (WA-D5)
Lizz Klein