Committees

IMPAC Board

Governs the operations and makes policy decisions for the Indiana Manufacturers State Political Action Committee. Also authorizes contributions to candidates for state political office.
To find out more about this committee, contact Ed Roberts – eroberts@imaweb.com

IMAPAC Board

Govern the operations and makes policy decisions for the Indiana Manufacturers Federal Political Action Committee.  Also authorizes contributions to candidates for federal political office.
To find out more about this committee, contact Ed Roberts – eroberts@imaweb.com

Tax & Fiscal Policy Committee

(Includes all taxation sub-committees) Investigates all proposals for modifications of the business tax structure in Indiana, including all taxes paid by manufacturers. Develops recommendations based upon analysis of tax proposals, including IMA initiatives for changes beneficial to manufacturers. Maintains relationships with appropriate elected officials and legislators as well as employees of state regulatory commissions and offices.
To find out more about this committee, contact Jenny Knoebel – jknoebel@imaweb.com 

Energy & Infrastructure Committee

Develop policy recommendations that support the interests of the association’s membership with regard to changing business fundamentals and regulatory changes relative to energy and infrastructure. Recommend revisions to current legislative policy that support the interests of the associations membership and serve as a forum for the association’s membership to share energy and infrastructure related issues and use the association’s relationships to effect meaningful results.
To find out more about this committee, contact Patrick Bennett – pbennett@imaweb.com

Environmental Policy Committee

Shall advance environmental stewardship along with positive economic growth in the State of Indiana.
To find out more about this committee, contact Patrick Bennett – pbennett@imaweb.com

Environmental Subcommittees

Environmental Subcommittees work on an ad hoc basis during the year to communicate industry positions on various rulemaking and legislative matters. The subcommittees cover four different areas: Air, Water, Waste and General Issues.  Subcommittees work toward three goals: (l) To identify and clearly define areas of mutual environmental concern among IMA members; (2) to develop technologically and economically responsible positions for air, water, hazardous waste, solid waste and general environmental issues; these steps will be prioritized and will include a status report, a problem or opportunity statement and recommended steps or solutions; (3) to establish appropriate means of communication among government, industry and the public to foster a cooperative problem-solving approach to key environmental issues.
To find out more about this committee, contact Patrick Bennett – pbennett@imaweb.com

Health Care Advisory Committee

Advises the IMA Board of Directors concerning health care reform. The committee is responsible for recommending policy positions concerning both state and federal initiatives. The committee focuses on cost, access, quality and productivity issues related to health care. The committee includes members from all size companies and forms of insurance. A member of the board of directors serves as chairperson as appointed by the current chairman of the board.
To find out more about this committee, contact Jeff Goodwin – jgoodwin@imaweb.com