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President
Ana Waters

   Ana has been a Training Manager at DIRECTV, Inc. since October of 2004.  Much of her professional experience comes from work in call centers in roles such as coaching, Quality, Recruiting and Training.  She has been a member of the ASTD North Alabama Chapter for over three years and currently serves as chapter President.
         
 

President-Elect
Jennifer Starace

jstarace@visibilitysoftware.com

  Jennifer Starace, SPHR, is a Software Consultant for Visibility Software.  Ms. Starace, a Hunstville native, holds a degree in Human Resource Management from Auburn University as well as a Senior Professional in Human Resources certification (SPHR) from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). She has experience in the industries of Manufacturing, Government Subcontracting, Healthcare, Executive Recruitment, Publishing and Software. She is currently serving as President-Elect.
         
 

Past President
Colleen Cain Buckner

  Colleen is a former managing operations director, training director and HR consultant with over 30 years experience in both the private and public sectors.  She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Barry University, Miami, Florida.  She is currently the Past President of the North Alabama Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development.
         
 

Membership Chair
Karen Wales

  Karen is the Adult Learning Director for the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama and has been involved in training for over thirty years.  She is a national ASTD member and has been a member of the North Alabama Chapter since 2003.  She currently serves as the chapter’s Membership Chair.
         
 

Treasurer
Alan Smith

amsmith@directv.com

  Alan is a Training Specialist for DIRECTV, Inc.  He has more than 15 years experience in corporate facilitation and training, and more than 30 years of experience in faith based training and delivery.  He has been a member of the ASTD North Alabama chapter for 18 months, currently serving as the chapter treasurer.  He is also a candidate for the CPLP having passed the exam and submitted his work product.
         
 

Programs Chair
Terry Hanna

terry.r.hanna@gmail.com

 

Terry Hanna has worked as a training specialist and engineer in the manufacturing sector for the last 30 years.  He has a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University and a BS degree in Psychology from Athens State University.  His training expertise includes design and delivery of technical training and core skill training.

         
 

Communications Chair/Webmaster
Walt Stewart, CPLP

wstewart@thelearningpro.com

  Walt is an E-learning Specialist with Open Text.  He has designed and developed enterprise-wide learning solutions for 12 years. He holds an M.S. in Instructional Design and Development from the University of South Alabama and the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) credential from ASTD.
         
 

Marketing Chair
Amanda Hawk

achawk@directv.com

  Amanda is a Training Specialist for DIRECTV, Inc.  She has over five years experience in training and adult education.  She's earned a Bachelor of Art degree from The University of North Alabama and a Masters Degree from the University of Alabama in Public Relations.
         
 

Member-at-Large
Chenchutta Dubose

chenchutta.d.dubose@usace.army.mil

  Chenchutta is the Technical Training Specialist at EMCO Technologies. She has ten years of customer service experience and has worked in the training field for seven ears. She has been a member of ASTD and the ASTD North Alabama Chapter for three years and currently serves as the chapter's Member-at-Large.
         
 

Secretary
Yvonne Lochner

yelochner@directv.com

  Yvonne is a Training Specialist at DirecTV, Inc.  Her previous experience includes 30 years in the telecommunications field.  She has been a member of the ASTD North Alabama Chapter for 18 months and currently serves as the chapter's Secretary. 

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