Subcommittees

The EHOPAC consists of eight Subcommittees. Information about each EHOPAC Subcommittee can be found below.

Awards and Recognition  

The Awards and Recognition Subcommittee is responsible for overseeing the selection process for the Edward (Ted) Moran, John G. Todd, John C. Eason, and Thomas E. Crow and the Responder of the Year Awards.

They are also responsible for the Environmental Health Officer Professional Advisory Committee Honor Award and other recognition programs. This Subcommittee has a fixed membership, so it is not possible to volunteer for membership on this Subcommittee.

Chair: CDR Beth Wittry

 Awards and Recognition Resources

Communications  

The Communications Subcommittee is responsible for evaluating and addressing EHOPAC communication needs, as well as overseeing the EHOPAC’s publications and social media. Established in January 2015 as a working group, Communications was later elevated to the Subcommittee level in December 2016.

Co-Chairs: CDR Michelle Dittrich and LCDR Sandra Carpio

Communications Working Group Resources

History  

The History Subcommittee’s main function is to preserve historical facts, documents, and photos from the EHO Category, by maintaining and updating the following categories of information in electronic archives and the EHOPAC Website:

• Historical narratives of the beginning of our category, with updates to major milestones over time;
• Lists of CPOs and PAC Chairs; historical EHOPAC meeting minutes; and
• Pictures, files, and letters of historical significance.

Chair: CDR William Bird and CDR Martin Smith

History Resources

Information Technology  

The Information Technology Subcommittee of the EHOPAC was formed to provide coordination for the use of Information Technology by the EHOPAC. Current activities include the maintenance of the EHOPAC Website and Listserv. The EHOPAC is committed to continuing to make use of new technologies that improve our ability to communicate with the members of the EHO Category.

Chair: LCDR Mark Otto

Mentoring and Career Development 

The Mentoring and Career Development (M&CD) Subcommittee was created at the start of 2023 to combine some responsibilities from the Career Development and Mentoring and Orientation Subcomittees. The Mentoring and Career Development Subcommittee advises the EHOPAC on issues affecting both Commissioned Corps and Civil Service EHO career activities, related to assignments, evaluations, promotions and job satisfaction. Specific functions include the following:

• Administering the EHOPAC one-on-one mentoring program;
• Develop and maintain guidance for career development;
• Planning and coordinating all aspects of mentoring events;
• Assisting the CPO with required career counseling.

Co-Chairs: CDR Candis Hunter and LCDR Laura Annetta

Career Development Resources

Mentoring Resources

Recruitment and Orientation 

The Recruitment and Orientation (R&O) Subcommittee was created at the start of 2023 to combine some responsibilities from the Mentoring and Orientation Subcomittee with the Marketing and Recruitment Subcommittee. The R&O Subcommittee was formed to assist environmental health candidates and students in various areas. Some distinct areas were established by EHOPAC Leadership to include: Applicant Assistance and Placement, the Junior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (JRCOSTEP), Recruitment, and Marketing of critical information. This subcommitte also administers the orientation program for Environmental Health officers completing Officer Basic Course.

Co-Chairs:   CDR Corey Butler and LCDR Doug Erling 

Recruitment and Orientation Resources 

Readiness  

The mission of the Readiness Subcommittee is to assist officers with maintaining basic readiness and to provide deployment related resources to assist officers preparing for future deployments.

Co-Chairs: CDR David Bales and LCDR Charlie Darr

Readiness Resource Page  

Training and Events  

The mission of the Training and Events Subcommittee is to research, compile, and promote environmental health and leadership training opportunities within the EHO Category; to coordinate the Commissioned Officers Foundation EHO Category Day, and; to develop training guidance for different specialties and ranks in the EHO Category.

Co-Chairs: LCDR Sam Frank and LCDR Krista Ferry

Continuing Education and Training Resource Page