NSCA Bulletin 36.06 | Page 19

NSCA.COM 2014 NSCA ELECTION NOMINATION COMMITTEE CHAT WILLIAMS, MS, CSCS,*D, CSPS, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA EDUCATION • 2001 — Master of Science in Health and Sport Sciences and Health Promotion University of Oklahoma • 1997 — Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Health Promotion with an Emphasis in Health Promotion Emporia State University • 1994 — Associate of Arts in General Education Hutchinson Community College NSCA INVOLVEMENT • Columnist for Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ) (2014 – present) • Conference Committee (2013 – present) • Columnist for NSCA’s Performance Training Journal (PTJ) (2011 – 2013) • Certified Special Population Specialist™ (CSPS™) Exam Development Committee member (2010 – present) • Board of Directors (2009 – 2012) • State Director Committee, Chair (2007 – 2009) • State Director of Oklahoma (2007 – 2008) • NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCA-CPT®) Exam Development Committee member (2007 – 2009) • Personal Trainer Special Interest Group Executive Council member (2004 – 2009) WHY DO YOU WANT TO SERVE ON THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE? I have been a member of the NSCA since 1999 and actively involved for the last 11 years, gradually accepting positions that require more responsibility and accountability. I served the majority of my time on the State/Provincial Director Committee as a State Director, Regional Director, and Chair. I have also served on the NSCA-CPT Exam Development Committee (EDC), Personal Trainer Special Interest Group (SIG) Executive Council, NSCA Board of Directors, and currently serve on the Conference Committee and the Certified Special Populations Specialist™ (CSPS™) EDC. During this time I have realized the importance of having qualified, experienced, and motivated individuals serving the NSCA. The Board of Directors