Mission
- To advance the discipline of firearm and toolmark identification by responding to requests from the AFTE Board of Directors for draft responses regarding the science of firearm and toolmark identification that are received from the media, research entities, and any other appropriate individuals or organizations.
Chair: Zac Carr
Members: Matthew Bolton, Aaron Brudenell, Kathy Geil, David Curtiss, Kim Downs, Chris Monturo, Jaimie Smith, Jill Therriault, Ron Nichols, Justine Kerso, Derrick McClarin
Mission
- The mission of the Advisory Committee is to assist the Board of Directors and the members of the Association by offering advice, counsel and assistance from their knowledge of the Association and the field of firearms and tool mark identification.
Chair: Wendy Gibson
Members: Lannie Emanuel, Ed Wallace, Andy Smith, Nancy McCombs,
Mission
- To accept, evaluate and render an opinion on applications submitted for AFTE membership, based upon the eligibility requirements as set forth in Article III of the AFTE Bylaws.
Chair: Charles Clow
Members: Erica Lawton, Amy Weber, Julie Knapp, Tina Wilson
Mission
- To receive recommended changes or modifications to the existing By-Laws and present them to the general membership for consideration.
Chair: Kelsey Cramer
Members: Eugene Bishop, Kathy Geil, Travis Spinder, Michael Ward
Mission
- To progress in a way that is consistent with the collective vision of the AFTE Board of Directors.
- To administer the primary certification program.
- To work with independent firms to administer online written certification tests.
- To administer practical certification tests.
- To administer the recertification program.
Chair: Carolyn Martinez
Members: Eric Collins, Dwight Deskins, Cindee Lorenzo, Frans Maritz, Jodi Marsanopoli, Stephen Ostrowski, Robert Thompson
Certification Test Refresh Sub-Committee: Wendy Gibson (Chair), Jeff Goudeau, Melissa Oberg, Kent Cochran, Julie Knap, Jodi Marsanopoli, Dwight Deskins, Melissa DeBerry
Mission
- The Editorial Committee is responsible for the production of the AFTE Journal, (the official publication of the Association) the AFTE Newsletter, and any other publications that may be directed by the Board of Directors, and is responsible for ensuring the quality and technical accuracy of these publications.
Editor: Jennifer Gelston
Assistant Editors: Casey Alvarez-Bacha, Eric Collins, Gerard Dutton, Mike Haag, Bill Matty, Eric Warren
Copy Editor: Megan Cleek
Copy Editor/AFTE News Coordinator: Darryl Barr
AFTE Journal Desktop Publisher/Copy Editor: Ashley Martin
AFTE Newsletter Desktop Publisher/Copy Editor: Darryl Bar
Publication Secretary: Jaco Swanepoel
Editorial Review Panel: Justin Bechaver, Pavel Giverts, Kim Haag, Julie Knapp, Ron Nichols, Erin Mulligan, Jessica Winn, Bronwyn McMaster, Damon Cooper, Glenn Davis, Steve Scott
Mission
- To educate both the individual accused and the membership in general of the ethics of the profession and the importance of ethical behavior.
- To advise the criminal justice system of those individuals who engage in serious unethical activity, in order to promote the ends of justice.
- To protect the reputation of the Association from those members who may engage in unethical activity.
Chair: Cassey Allen
Members: Glenn Davis, Laura Fleming
Mission
- To design and maintain a database of technical reference materials, including images, data, and documents, relevant to the field of Firearm and Tool Mark Identification accessible to the membership through the AFTE website.
Chair: Jill Therriault
Co-Chair: Adam Grooms
Firearm Characteristics Database Sub-Committee: Jill Therriault (Chair), Brian Parr, Megan Shaw, Jay Stuart, Linzee Willette, Erica Lawton
Safety Recall List Sub-Committee: Mitzi Templeton (Chair)
Quality Assurance Sub-Committee: Michael Lee (Chair), Jessica Copeland, Dwight Deskins, Samantha Harter, Laura Hollenbeck, Franz Maritz, Therese Moynihan, Jimmy Palma
Admissibility Resource Kit (ARK) Sub-Committee: Patricia Linley (Chair), Greg Klees, Andy Smith, Rebecca Mullen
Headstamp Gallery Sub-Committee: Mallory Brewer (Chair)
Machining and Subclass Sub-Committee: Omar Felix (Chair), Alina Sanchez, Alex Belt, Chris Monturo, Steve Guerra
Mission
- To preserve records relating to the evolution of the association, who the individuals were, when and what contributions were made in the past for future reference by members and interested parties.
Chair: Helen Lake
Members: Rebecca Smith
Mission
- To periodically review AFTE’s finances and make recommendations for present and future investments based on goals set forth by the Board of Directors.
Chair: Jim Carroll
Members: Sean Daniel, Gary Lind, Ally Anderson, Andrew Winter
Mission
- To award “that AFTE member who has assisted the association in an outstanding manner”.
Chair: Valerie Bernardi
Members: Mike Beddow, Lauren Black, Calissa Carper, David Curtiss, Kristen Schaefer, Felicia Evans, Angela Garvin, Stephanie Luehr, Dennis Lyons, Rebecca Mullen, Kenton Wong, Corey Scott
Mission
- The Nominating Committee will be responsible for seeking qualified AFTE candidates to serve on the Board of Directors and Board of Admissions. The committee will review all qualified applicants and present the slate of officers to the membership at the annual AFTE Business Meeting.
Chair: Justin Bechaver
Members: Jessica Copeland, Zach Carr
Mission
- To accept and assess submitted proposals for research projects and award funds based upon the merits of the proposals.
Chair: Michelle Fletcher
Members: Eric Collins, Rick Wyant
Unpublished Research Sub-Committee: Eric Warren (Chair), Kathleen Clardy, Toniann Rebick
Mission
- To recognize and encourage outstanding students to pursue studies to prepare them for a career in the forensic science profession.
Chair: Samantha Harter
Members: Steven Aston, Jill Dupre, Kasia Lynch, Jeremy Monkres, Robyn Ostby, Holli Worden, Mike Beddow
Sickness & Distress Mission
- Upon notification and depending on the situation, offer condolences to AFTE members and/or their family in the event of a death or major illness, injury or surgery.
Family Assistance Mission
- To provide assistance to the surviving family or executors of deceased AFTE members in determining the value and market of firearms, ammunition, literature, scientific instruments and equipment, and other firearm and toolmark identification related materials.
Sickness & Distress Chair: Jill Dupre
Family Assistance Chair: Jim Carroll
Members: Charmaine Higashi, Alexander Jason, Helen Lake
Mission
- To maintain and advance AFTE Standards and Training Documents.
Chair: Amy Weber
Copyright Sub-Committee: Gregory Hickey (Chair), Jennifer Gelston, Karen Weimorts
Glossary Sub-Committee: Travis Gover (Chair), Jeff Goudeau, Valerie Bernardi, Jessica Copeland, Stephanie Luehr, Stefanie Happ, Stacey Hartman, Michelle Hunsinger, Daniel Jackson, Russell Karsten, Jane Whitworth
Training Manual Sub-Committee: Ashely Northcutt (Chair), Carey Alvarez-Bacha, Jennifer Floyd, Susan Kerr, Jodi Marsanopoli, Carolyn Martinez, Nicholas Mattia, Jessica Winn, Ron Nichols
AFTE Seminar DVD Sub-Committee: Lauren Claytor (Chair), Brian Grabowski, Cara McCarthy
Technical Procedure Sub-Committee: Erin Mulligan (Chair), Corey Brooks, Jessica Copeland, Donnie Finley, Dean Molnar, Therese Moynihan, Rafael Perez, Robert Thompson, Kurt Zielinski, Stacey Phetteplace
Mission
- To research and select an AFTE Member who has made significant contributions to the association through the submission of publications to the AFTE Journal.
Chair: Jaco Swanepoel
Members: Mike Appel, Felicia McIntire, David Curtiss, Mark Proia
Mission
- To be an advisory source to the Board of Admissions on applications for Technical Advisor status.
Chair: Alan Zheng
Members: Erwin Mattijssen
Mission
- To assisting past, present, and future Host Committees with information and past practices to better facilitate a successful training seminar from the planning stages through the final close-out.
Chair: Adam Grooms
Co-Chair: Jeff Goudeau
Members: Julie Knapp, Calissa Carper, Dana Gicale, Felicia Evans, Jennifer Gelston, Heather Dover, Yamil Garcia
Mission
- To maintain a viable and professional website that serves the needs of both the AFTE membership as well as the general public.
Chair: Jill Prather
Members: Jill Therriault, Melissa Oberg, Eric Warren, Kate Todd
Forum Moderators: Bob Shem (Global Moderator), Justin Bechaver, Bridget Chambers, Dwight Deskins, Michelle Fletcher, Rachel Rotella, Carolyn Martinez, Chris Monturo, Amy Weber
Chair: Pavel Giverts
Members: Mohammad Al Shamsi, Beta Tam, Jan Eckert, Nick Tsiatis, Gerhard Weavers, Axel Manthei, Matthew Bolton, Darryl Barr, Khaldoun Kabbani, Loandra Pellot-Vazquez
Sub-Committees
Mission
- To assist and guide potential AFTE researchers in creating the best possible study design. By improving research parameters, the subcommittee will strive to ensure the highest quality and scientifically sound practices
Chair: Judy Chin
Members: Todd Weller, Annalisa Lacalamita, Ryan Lilien
Non-AFTE Advisors: Dr. Stephanie Madon (Psychology), Dr. Max Morris (Statistics)
Mission
- To provide assistance to the treasurer in applicable duties set forth by the treasurer
Chair: Ally Anderson
Members: Bridget Chambers, Angela Kilmon, Tim Spears, Melissa Oberg
Mission
- To manage and disseminate information related to AFTE business and the field of firearm and tool mark examination through the Association’s official social media platforms.
Chair: Justine Kreso
Members: Michael Murphy, Jill Therriault, Holli Worden
Chair: Omar Felix
Members: Alexander Belt, Alina Sanchez, Chris Monturo, Steve Guerra