ACC has three standing committees that advise the Board of Directors on a number of association issues helping the organization to meet its overall goals and objectives. These committees are:

Professional Development
Industry Communications
Outreach Activities

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Professional Development Committee

The focus of this committee is to:

• Provide superior professional development opportunities for all members.
• Recognize and celebrate excellence in public affairs at all levels.
• Serve all cable communication professionals.

Co-Chairs:

Pete Abel
Suddenlink Communications

William G. Jasso
Time Warner Cable Northeast Ohio

Committee Members:

James Ashurst
Travel Channel

Portia Badham
BadWyn Communications

Tish Biggs
Time Warner Cable - Northeast Ohio

Elizabeth Boyuk
Time Warner Cable

Helen Dimsdale
NCTA

Todd Eachus
Comcast

Lynn Gardner
A&E/History

Beverly Greenberg
Time Warner Cable - Wisconsin Division

Maureen Huff
Time Warner Cable

Mary Anne Jacobs
Time Warner Cable

Chris LaPlaca
ESPN, Inc.

Reinaldo Llano
Bright House Networks

Catherine Locke
Cox Communications

Stuart Zakim
Showtime Networks, Inc.

Industry Communications Committee

The focus of this committee is to:

• Communicate the role and value of ACC to all members and the industry.
• Work with other organizations on initiatives that benefit members and the industry.
• Develop the organizational competencies and resources needed to support achievement of the association's mission.
• Engage members in association leadership and increase their participation in available programs and services.

Co-Chairs:

Gary Davis
World Wrestling Entertainment

Jean Margaret Smith
MTV Networks Kids and Family Group

Committee Members:

James Ashurst
Travel Channel

Christine Bragan
Rainbow Media Holdings, LLC

Sara Cicero
Cisco Systems, Inc.

Todd Eachus
Comcast

Chris Ellis
Comcast Spotlight

Peter Grewar
Armstrong

Susan Gunn
CTSi

Greg Harrison
Missouri Cable Telecommunications Association

Jeanie Hernandez
Comcast

Tamar Hoapili
Cox Communications

Melissa Lee
CTAM

Kim Roden
Comcast

Kimberly Smith
Comcast

Outreach Activities Committee

The focus of this committee is to: 

• Build and strengthen membership through local and regional events.
• Create a mentoring program to promote career and personal development.
• Build a market environment for increased public acceptance and use of the industry's products and services.
• Integrate social goals and their accomplishment with industry and company business goals.

Co-Chairs:

Maryce Cunningham
Suddenlink Communications

Jennifer Mooney
Bright House Networks

Committee Members:

Shawn Beqaj
Bresnan Communications

Peter DeWitt
Time Warner Cable

Alexander Dudley
Time Warner Cable

Nora Grudman
NBC Universal TV Networks Distribution

Kristina Hill
The Inspiration Networks

Maryann Kafer
Ohio Cable Telecommunications Association

Reinaldo Llano
Bright House Networks

Brian Peterson
Fox Cable Networks

Damon Shelby Porter
Time Warner Cable

Misty Skedgell
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Melany Stroupe
Cable ONE

Lee Tenebruso