Jeffrey D. Werner, Secretary
Vice President, Corporate and Government Affairs
Panasonic Corporation NA

Allyson Browne McKithen, Executive Committee Member
Senior Operations Manager, Office for Trade Promotion
Trade Center Management Associates at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 

Michael P. Akin,
President, LINK Strategic Partners

Theresa Belpulsi
Vice President, Tourism & Visitor Services
Destination DC

William J. Bonstra, AIA, LEEDap
Managing Partner
Bonstra l Haresign Architects

Kenneth Golding
President
Stanton Development Corporation

Greg O'Dell
President and CEO
Events DC

Lisa M. Schroeter
Global Director, Trade and Investment Policy
The Dow Chemical Company

All board members are involved in special projects and committee work, as well as attending quarterly board meetings where policy and financial matters are discussed. Board members are elected based on a variety of criteria including geographical, racial, and ethnic diversity, as well as professional skills and ability to bring resources of all kinds to the organization.