Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc.

205 Capital Avenue

Frankfort, KY  40601

[Published 11/30/07]

Management Staff

 
Ruth E. McBurney, CHP, Executive Director

Ruth comes to CRCPD with a B.S. degree in Biology and an M.S. degree in Radiation Sciences, and she is a Certified Health Physicist.  She has been a long time supporter of CRCPD.  Ruth has served on the Board of Directors as Chairperson and Treasurer.  The treasurer is also the organization's historian, and in that role she authored CRCPD: The First Twenty-Five Years, which was published in 1993, the CRCPD Silver Anniversary. She has also been very active in CRCPD working groups, including chairing several committees.   She received the Gerald S. Parker Award in 1994 and a CRCPD Board of Directors Outstanding Achievement Award in 1987.  For 2005-2006, she served as President of the Health Physics Society, and from 1990-1994 she served on the American Board of Physics, including serving as Chairman.  Ruth's knowledge, experience, and leadership are invaluable assets as she seeks to support state radiation control programs and our partners dedicated to radiation protection.  Ruth is located in Austin, Texas. If you need assistance, give Ruth a call at 502/227-4543,  Ext. 0; Email <rmcburney@crcpd.org>.

Sue Smith, Executive Office Manager

Sue manages the day-today operations of the Office of Executive Director; provides direct supervision of the onsite OED technical and administration staff;  coordinates Board meeting arrangements and prepares minutes of all Board meetings and business meetings of CRCPD-sponsored meetings; manages the system for tracking and recording Board actions; maintains the working group information; provides support services to the Annual Meeting Technical Planning Committee; coordinates all facility/social events and conducts site visits for future meetings, which includes negotiating and obtaining a hotel contract for each site visit based on an extensive list of requirements.  She is responsible for the publication of the CRCPD Directory of Personnel Responsible for Radiological Health Programs; travel (oversees issuance of all travel authorizations and flight arrangements); maintenance of the OED e-mail and phone system communications; administrative policies and procedures; administrative support for training and workshops.  If you need assistance, give Sue a call at 502/227-4543, Ext. 2228; Email: <ssmith@crcpd.org>.

Technical Staff
 

Terry Devine, Ph.D., General Radiation Technical Assistant

Dr. Devine is responsible for all “General Health Physics” activities of CRCPD.  This includes management of the CRCPD “National Orphan Radioactive Material Disposition Program,” review and comment on technical documents (i.e. the SSRCRs), the DOT exemptions for scrap and trash, and coordination of all comprehensive reviews of state programs.  Terry also updates annually the “Directory of State Agencies Involved in Transportation of Radioactive Material.”  In addition, he also maintains information beneficial to the radiation protection community.  Examples are:  Contacts for radiological assistance with incidents, websites for radiation control program fees, a listing of laboratory and measurement equipment resources available to states, radioactive waste brokers and processors, disposal facilities, etc.  If you need assistance or have information to share, give Terry a call at 502/227-4543, Ext. 2223; Email <tdevine@crcpd.org>.

 

Curt Hopkins, Radon Program Manager and Newsbrief Editor

Curt assists the states, and in particular, the Committee on Radon in providing information and guidance to States in their effort to reduce elevated radon levels in homes and other buildings.  He provides for coordinated Federal/State activities through a cooperative and effective nationwide approach for the transfer of technological information related to radon reduction between federal, state and local agencies.  Examples are: 1) planning and executing the annual National Radon Meeting, 2) administering a mini-grant program, 3) promoting radon related information on the Radon page of the CRCPD website, 4) publishing a Web-based Radon Bulletin, and 5) maintaining a state-by-state listing of radon projects and activities.  Curt’s additional tasks include activities such as CRCPD Newsbrief editor, and annual meeting exhibit coordinator.  If you need assistance, give Curt a call at 502/227-4543, Ext. 2233; Email <chopkins@crcpd.org>.

Information Transfer Staff

Lin Carigan, Manager, Publications and Website

Lin is responsible for editing CRCPD documents, preparing them for publication, and then publishing them.  She is also responsible for CRCPD's website. Lin continues to be OED’s focal point for mammography issues.  This includes assisting the H-11 Committee on Mammography. If you need assistance, give Lin a call at 502/227-4543, Ext. 2231; Email <lcarigan@crcpd.org>.

Bruce Hirschler, SSRCR Publication Manager and Network Administrator

Bruce is responsible for assisting committees in the development of the SSRCR.  This includes formatting, editing, publishing and distributing new or revised parts of the SSRCR – hard copy and on the CRCPD website.  Bruce has recently been assigned the task of assisting the SSR council chairperson in monitoring the progress of the SSR working groups to ensure more timely products. Bruce is also responsible for keeping CRCPD current as it relates to computer technology.  This involves maintenance of CRCPD’s website, network, computers, printers, etc.   Bruce is responsible for providing valuable assistance to speakers at CRCPD meetings with computer-based presentations and for producing the proceedings on CD rom.  If you have questions, give Bruce a call at 502/227-4543,  Ext. 2234; Email <bhirschler@crcpd.org>.
 

Financial Staff
 

Twila Barnett, Financial Manager

Twila’s widely varied accounting, math, and computer skills, coupled with her enthusiastic and hardworking attitude, have taken CRCPD to a new level of financial performance and accountability.  She provides assistance to the Executive Director in grants and contracts management, budget preparation and analysis, human resources, and staying current with changes in financial management requirements.  If you need assistance, give Twila a call at 502/227-4543, Ext. 2224; Email <tbarnett@crcpd.org>.


 

Amy Hall, Accounting Clerk
Amy is CRCPD's newest employee.  Amy provides essential support for CRCPD’s business and financial functions. She shares responsibility for many different areas, including membership dues, travel reimbursements, processing receipts, and paying bills.  Her photograph are pending.  If you need assistance, give Amy a call at 502/227-4543, Ext. 2225; Email <ahall@crcpd.org>.

Administrative Staff

Sharon Bowen, Administrative Assistant

Sharon works directly for the Office Manager.  Her responsibilities include issuing travel authorization for all CRCPD travelers, providing authorization for CRCPD travelers to use OED’s travel agency, updating the Directory of Personnel Responsible for Radiological Health, processing membership applications, Access database maintenance, mass mail outs of information relative to meetings, publications, and serving as backup receptionist.  Sharon also provides clerical support at the annual National Conference on Radiation Control and the annual National Radon Meeting.  If you need assistance, give Sharon a call at 502/227-4543, Ext. 2229;  Email <sbowen@crcpd.org>.