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.
Committee appointments are generally for one year, with the option to continue for additional years or move to different committees. There is also the option for project-based work, for those who prefer a shorter commitment. Interested in volunteering on a committee? Fill out this form. Have questions? Email gca@greetingcard.org.
** BOLD indicates Committee Chair
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.
First Name | Last Name | Organization |
Christy | Asper | Paper Baristas |
LeeAnn | Brissett | Add Pink and Stir |
Alexandra | Burrow | Sublime & Co. |
Jason | Carberry | Fine Moments |
Amy | Frazer | Keller Design Co |
Jan | Golden | Age Friendly Vibes |
Andy | Meehan | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Kate | Murray | Quick Brown Fox Letterpress |
David | Phipps | Avanti Press, Inc. |
Sarah | Schwartz | Stationery Trends |
John | Smyth | A Smyth Co. |
Brigida | Swanson | Yardia |
Brad | Woods | Maginating |
George | White | Up With Paper |
Katie | Biely | Biely & Shoaf |
Kim | Shannon | Neenah Paper |
Mitzi | Sampson | Ampersand M Studio |
Debbie | Jones | Heavenly Debbie |
Alyson | O’Connor | Rust Belt Love |
Nicki | Ball | Mary Engelbreit |
Lauren-Ashley | Barnes | Pineapple Sunday Studio |
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.
First Name | Last Name | Organization |
Fred | Stancer | UPC Displays |
Christy | Asper | Paper Baristas |
Monika | Brandrup | Up With Paper |
Jason | Carberry | Fine Moments |
Sue | Charlier | Leader Paper |
Daniel | Deardorff | Ecological Fibers, Inc. |
Jory Kate | Haslett | Leanin’ Tree, Inc. |
Lindsay | Henry | Inklings Paperie |
Andy | Meehan | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Kate | Murray | Quick Brown Fox Letterpress |
Sarah | Schwartz | Stationery Trends |
Mary Beth | Sibert | American Greetings Corporation |
Mike | Smith | Crown Point Graphics |
Brad | Woods | Maginating |
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.
First Name | Last Name | Organization |
Christy | Asper | Paper Baristas |
Alexandra | Burrow | Sublime & Co. |
Michele | Byrne | paper and stuff |
Sue | Charlier | Leader Paper |
Andrew | Fegler | That is so Andrew |
Fern | Gimbelman | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Karen | Kennedy | and the moon will rise |
Tanja | Konwinski | Rose Hollow Designs |
Loo | McNulty | Happy Just Happy |
Kate | Murray | Quick Brown Fox Letterpress |
Alyson | O’Connor | Rust Belt Love |
Mitzi | Sampson | Ampersand M Studio |
Sarah | Schwartz | Stationery Trends |
Mary Beth | Sibert | American Greetings Corporation |
Ashley | Sutton | Hustle & Hope |
Sadie | Teper | Twentysome Design |
Brad | Woods | Maginating |
LeeAnn | Brissett | Add Pink and Stir |
Jory | Haslett | Leanin’ Tree |
Dana | Lynch | Blue Kite Press |
Andy | Meehan | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Katie | Biely | Biely & Shoaf |
Robyn | Kozlowski | R is for Robo |
Kathryn | Christenson | She Said It Cards |
Nicki | Ball | Mary Engelbreit |
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.
First Name | Last Name | Organization |
Nicky | Burton | Calypso Cards |
Sue | Charlier | Leader Paper |
Mike | DeClouet | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Alan | Harnik | Notes & Queries, Inc. |
Carlos | LLanso | Legacy Publishing Group (Seedlings) |
Dana | Lynch | Blue Kite Press |
Andy | Meehan | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Kate | Murray | Quick Brown Fox Letterpress |
Mike | Smith | Crown Point Graphics |
John | Smyth | A Smyth Co. |
Grace | Kim | Sandesa |
Jane | Smith | Freckled Jane Ink |
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.
First Name | Last Name | Organization |
Erin | Brower | Hallmark Cards, Inc. |
Marina | Kishkovich | Ampersand M Studio |
Carlos | LLanso | Legacy Publishing Group (Seedlings) |
Dana | Lynch | Blue Kite Press |
Andy | Meehan | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Rafe | Morrissey | Morrissey Strategic |
Sarah | Schwartz | Stationery Trends |
Tom | Shoaf | Biely & Shoaf |
David | Stover | Stover, David |
Kimberly | Thomas | Kimberly’s Arts and Crafts |
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.
First Name | Last Name | Organization |
Tina | Chapman | American Greetings Corporation |
Jan | Golden | Age Friendly Vibes |
Andy | Meehan | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Jessica | Noble | Hallmark Cards, Inc. |
Diana | Parker | Betsie Cards |
Dave | Phipps | Avanti Press |
Chelsea | Romero | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
Sarah | Schwartz | Stationery Trends |
Amy | Zhang | Shop Amy Zhang |
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.
First Name | Last Name | Organization |
Nicky | Burton | Calypso Cards |
Janine | Kwoh | Kwohtations |
Carlos | LLanso | Legacy Publishing Group (Seedlings) |
Amy | Loewenberg | NY Now /Emerald Expositions |
Andy | Meehan | Designer Greetings, Inc. |
David | Phipps | Avanti Press, Inc. |
Ashleigh | Pritchard | CharmCat Creative LLC |
Interested in being a GCA committee member? Contact us.