Treasurer

Treasurer (two-year term)

The treasurer serves as both a director and an officer of the board. The treasurer may run for a second consecutive term of office, but has an opponent in each election. The duties for this position include familiarity with managing a budget, attending monthly calls or meetings, and preparing financial documents for monthly deadlines in advance of each meeting or conference call.

Candidates for treasurer should have some business experience, familiarity with managing a budget, a sense about the financial impact of initiatives, expectation of inevitable expenses, and comfort with spreadsheets. A good candidate is willing to advocate for fiscal responsibility and have a different viewpoint from the rest of the Board of Directors. The candidate must be willing to engage and maintain the debate over the prudent use of funds. In addition, the candidate must have sufficient time to devote to the position. Experience in one of the following areas is also helpful: accounting, law, business owner, or treasurer for another organization.

Brian Lindgren

Candidate for Treasurer

Brian Lindgren’s background combines business savvy with technical communications prowess. He was named STC Fellow in 2011, acknowledging his extensive STC commitment. His professional career has spanned a gamut of technical writing/communications and management responsibilities that have included developing, growing, and managing business.

Jane Wilson

Candidate for Treasurer

Jane Wilson is a dedicated STC leader, having served as the STC Atlanta Chapter Treasurer for five years. She is very knowledgeable about the STC budgeting and funding model, and has practical experience with finance through her work. Jane is an Information Architect at GE Transportation Optimization Solutions, where she leads the Information Products group and is responsible for product documentation and training deliverables.