Committee Members
The Greeting Card Association has multiple standing committees in which GCA member employees may participate. Read below for who serves on each committee:
Noted: The Greeting Card Expo Committee – Committee members work with the Chair and Co-Chair to assist with the general promotion of the event, the selling of exhibit space, development of educational panels, finding the right location for future Noted events, and much more.
Christy | Asper | Paper Baristas |
Glen | Biely | Biely & Shoaf Co. |
Traci | Bixby | Mossy Blue Studio |
Alexandra | Burrow | Sublime & Co. |
Jason | Carberry | Fine Moments |
Beth | Hunwick | AVANTI Press Inc. |
Debbie | Jones | Heavenly Debbie |
Andy | Meehan | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Bill | Muller | Big Wheel Press |
Kate | Murray | Quick Brown Fox Letterpress |
David | Phipps | Avanti Press, Inc. |
Daniela-Karin | Raffl | Lykkefund Paper |
Sarah | Schwartz | Stationery Trends |
Kim | Shannon | Neenah Paper |
John | Smyth | A Smyth Co. |
Brigida | Swanson | Yardia |
Sadie | Teper | Twentysome Design |
Brian | Virgona | Stationery Trends and Gift Shop Magazine/Great American Media |
George | White | Up With Paper |
Brad | Woods | Maginating |
Workshop & Retreat Committee – Committee members work with the Chair and Co-Chair to help plan the agenda, spot talented presenters, and identify new programming all while improving the overall attendee experience.
Alexandra | Burrow | Sublime & Co. |
Daniel | Deardorff | Ecological Fibers, Inc. |
Courtney | German | Hallmark Cards, Inc. |
Jory Kate | Haslett | Leanin’ Tree, Inc. |
Andy | Meehan | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Kate | Murray | Quick Brown Fox Letterpress |
David | Phipps | Avanti Press, Inc. |
Kim | Shannon | Neenah Paper |
Mary Beth | Sibert | American Greetings Corporation |
Mike | Smith | Crown Point Graphics |
Louie Awards Committee – The Louie Awards Committee develops thematic branding and collateral, leads the GCA’s planning, logistics, and promotion efforts, recruits judges and paid/in-kind sponsors. It works with Associate members and coordinates with GCA staff on logistics and budget.
Alexandra | Burrow | Sublime & Co. |
Jason | Carberry | Fine Moments |
Hae | Carberry | Fine Moments |
Sue | Charlier | Leader Paper |
Nicole | Couto | 2021 Co. |
Amy | Frazer | Keller Design Co |
Fern | Gimbelman | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Jory | Haslett | Leanin’ Tree |
Karen | Kennedy | and the moon will rise |
Cathleen | Llanso | Seedlings |
Dana | Lynch | Blue Kite Press |
Andy | Meehan | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Nicole | Mercer | Infinity Foils, Inc. |
Kate | Murray | Quick Brown Fox Letterpress |
Alyson | O’Connor | Rust Belt Love |
Sarah | Schwartz | Stationery Trends |
Mary Beth | Sibert | American Greetings Corporation |
Brad | Woods | Maginating |
Membership Committee – This committee continues to introduce new members to the GCA and is looking for help in maintaining that momentum. Add your voice and energy to new initiatives and help shape the future of new and existing programs.
Alexandra | Burrow | Sublime & Co. |
Nicky | Burton | Calypso Cards |
Sue | Charlier | Leader Paper |
Alan | Harnik | Notes & Queries, Inc. |
Carlos | LLanso | Legacy Publishing Group (Seedlings) |
Andy | Meehan | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Mike | Smith | Crown Point Graphics |
John | Smyth | A Smyth Co. |
Public Affairs Committee – The GCA’s relationship with legislators and the USPS is better than ever thanks to the hard work of this committee. Help us continue to strengthen our relationship with the government and promote the importance of card-sending via the USPS.
Erin | Brower | Hallmark Cards, Inc. |
Carlos | LLanso | Legacy Publishing Group (Seedlings) |
Dana | Lynch | Blue Kite Press |
Andy | Meehan | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Rafe | Morrissey | |
Tom | Shoaf | Biely & Shoaf |
David | Stover | Stover, David |
George | White | Up With Paper |
PR and Communications Committee – This committee is crucial in developing sales and marketing plans for Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, including social media, advertising, and more. Committee members will also help develop engagement and marketing strategies for Thinking of You Week,” the annual USPS Holiday Marketing Campaign, and the GCA Louie Awards.
Tina | Chapman | American Greetings Corporation |
Andy | Meehan | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Jessica | Noble | Hallmark Cards, Inc. |
Dave | Phipps | Avanti Press |
Sarah | Schwartz | Stationery Trends |
Tobi | Sigona | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Victoria | Venturi | Paper Epiphanies |
Thinking of You Week Committee – Committee members work with the Chair to assist with the general promotion of the event and development of any promotional materials. Add your voice and energy to new initiatives and help shape the future of this international movement to celebrate the joy of sending and receiving hand-written notes and greeting cards.
Nicky | Burton | Calypso Cards |
Sue | Charlier | Leader Paper |
Nicole | Couto | 2021 Co. |
Jan | Golden | Age-Friendly Vibes |
Carlos | LLanso | Legacy Publishing Group (Seedlings) |
Amy | Loewenberg | NY Now /Emerald Expositions |
Andy | Meehan | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Hilary | Meehan | Mirthos Paper |
David | Phipps | Avanti Press, Inc. |
Ashleigh | Pritchard | CharmCat Creative LLC |
Marsha | Vayvada | joey notes |
Committee appointments are generally for one year, with the option to continue for additional years or move to different committee assignments. There is also the option for project-based work, for those who prefer a shorter commitment. To receive announcements regarding the latest list of committee openings, contact a GCA staff member and provide your primary e-mail address, join our members-only LinkedIn group, or contact Executive Director Nora Weiser.