About SESSES - The Society for Standards ProfessionalsSESSES - The Society for Standards Professionals was founded in 1947 as the Standards Engineering Society, a not-for-profit professional membership society dedicated to furthering the knowledge and use of standards and standardization. SES is unique in that it is the only organization in North America committed exclusively to this effort. It also manages the world's only certification program for standards professionals. SES provides a neutral forum where standards users and developers can come together to address mutual issues, opportunities, and interests in ways that work to the benefit of everyone involved with, or affected by, standards. SES members are primarily involved in the development, application, and use of company, government, national, regional, and international standards. SES is the member body for Canada and the United States in the International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN), and is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).SES Board of DirectorsEllen EmardPresident (2011-2013) Sonya Bird Vice-President (2011-2013) Underwriters Laboratories Inc.Dr. Richard J. Forselius Secretary (2011-2013) Sikorsky AircraftEdward Mikoski Treasurer (2011-2013) Electronic Components Industry AssociationPaul Crosta Immediate Past President (2011-2013)Ashley Griggs-DeGiacomo Education Council Director (2011-2013) The Comm GroupTeresa Ambrosius Marketing Council Director (2012-2014) APIMatt Williams Membership Council Director (2011-2013) Association of Home Appliance ManufacturersJoy Fitzpatrick Publications Council Director (2012-2014) The Boeing CompanyJoseph Bocchiaro III (Joe) Technical Council Director (2012-2014) InfoCommMike Morrell Executive Director, SES - The Society for Standards ProfessionalsTo be the premier organization developing standards professionals through education, certification, and recognition.To provide opportunities for professional development through programs and services, and to promote awareness, use, and value of standards and conformity assessment.WebsiteCreate and maintain a professional website to promote the Society’s products and services.1InformationDevelop, identify, and make available relevant information on standards and conformity assessment.2Standards PromotionPromote the principles and advantages of standardization and standards. Key Function 1User ViewsRepresents the views and concerns of standards users to standards developers.Key Function 2Standards UsersStandards DevelopersIFANRepresents the United States and Canada in the International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN).Key Function 3International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN)NetworkProvide a network for sharing knowledge and information in the standards community.Key Function 5Designation & Organization of StandardsDevelop American National Standard for the designation and organization of standards.Key Function 6Education & CertificationProvide professional development opportunities through education and certification.3Conferences, Publications & CoursesDevelop, encourage, and support educational programs and literature through conferences, publications, and courses.Key Function 4Membership, Expertise & DiversityImprove the Society’s capabilities, influence, and value by expanding its membership, expertise, and diversity.4AwardsEstablish greater visibility, recognition, and prestige for the Society’s awards.5Partnerships Support the Society’s activities through partnerships with and participation in other relevant organizations.62013-08-18http://www.ses-standards.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=2OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net