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National Office Staff
Administration
Clay Nettles, M.A., M.S., Ext. 200
Executive Director
CNettles@rid.org
Clay is from Arlington, Texas. He has master’s degrees from George Washington University (political science) and the University of Maryland (management). He worked for several members of Congress and was a political staff appointee on the Base Closure and Realignment Commission prior to coming to RID.
Finance and Administration Department
Matthew O’Hara, M.S., NAD IV, CAE, Ext. 214
Director of Finance & Administration
MOHara@rid.org
Matthew is a native of West Palm Beach, FL. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC, and a Master of Science in Administration from Gallaudet University. Matthew, who has more than ten years of accounting and finance experience, is an active member in the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and is currently serving as Vice Chair of the ASAE Ethics Committee. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering with the Special Olympics and trying to keep up with his toddler son, Elijah.
Elijah Sow, Ext. 205
Office Manager
ESow@rid.org
Elijah is a native of Senegal. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Strayer University and an Associate in Economics. He worked for BearingPoint, formerly KPMG Consulting and came to RID with several years of conference services and office management experience. In his spare time, Elijah enjoys working out, reading and playing classical guitar.
Jennifer Apple, 703/838-0459 TTY
Project Specialist
JApple@rid.org
Jennifer hails from hails from northeast Ohio. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Gallaudet University. In her spare time, she enjoys studying Biblical eschatology, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Robyn Starks, Ext. 213
Accounting Specialist
RStarks@rid.org
Robyn recently relocated to the D.C. Metro area by way of New York with a background in the financial industry. Most recently, Robyn worked for the Citibank World Head Quarters as a bank officer. When away from work, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
Member Services Department
Karen Bigham, Ext. 202
Director of Member Services
KBigham@rid.org
Karen is a native of Lancaster, OH. She studied at Ohio University and the University of Nevada-Reno, continuing with her graduate studies in Community Psychology at Central Connecticut State University. She has 20 years of association management experience, specializing in information technology and then membership development, working for such professional associations as the American Physical Therapy Association, the DC Bar and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Ryan Butts, Ext. 203
Member Services Manager
RButts@rid.org
Ryan was born in New York City and moved to Virginia when she was 13. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA. Before coming to work at RID, she worked at the University of Mary Washington in a community based program for minority students. In her spare time, Ryan enjoys going out with friends and spending time with her family.
Nathan Nolen, Ext. 204
Member Services Specialist
NNolen@rid.org
Nathan has lived in Virginia for the past twelve years. He is currently a student at George Mason University pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice. In his free time, he enjoys cooking for family and firends while attending classes or lectures on different types of cuisine.
Michele Mobley, Ext. 200
Member Services Assistant
MMobley@rid.org
Michele is a native of Washington, DC. She attended Eastern College in St. Davids, PA. She is pursuing a Communication Arts Degree and a minor in International Business Development. Before coming to RID she worked for the Dept of Justice/Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering. She likes independent films and foreign cuisine.
Certification Department
Heather Trusty, Ext. 207
Director of Certification
HTrusty@rid.org
Heather brings more than 20 years of association management and professional development experience to RID. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and is currently working toward her Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives.
Jennifer Antiporda, Ext. 232
Certification Specialist
JAntiporda@rid.org
Jennifer (Jen) was born in California and moved to Maryland when she was seven. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Theology and Religious Studies from The Catholic University of America. In her free time, she enjoys going out with friends and family, playing with her dog, traveling, reading, eating and shopping.
Guy Motley, Ext. 211
Certification Specialist
GMotley@rid.org
Guy is a native of Washington, DC. He majored in Computer Science at the University of the District Columbia. He has more than 20 years working as a Computer Programmer/Consultant in an IBM Mainframe environment. In his spare time, Guy enjoys working out, reading and playing golf.
Communications & Education Departments
Tina Schultz, Ext. 208
Director of Communications & Education
TSchultz@rid.org
Tina hails from Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. Tina’s previous experience includes working for Congressman Mike Doyle in his district office in Pittsburgh and on Capitol Hill. She enjoys family time and playing with her son, Aiden, and her daughter, Samantha.
Sarah Fieldhouse, Ext. 201
Communications Manager
SFieldhouse@rid.org
Sarah is originally from Northeast Ohio and moved to Pittsburgh to obtain her Associate's Degree in Graphic Design. She is a recent addition to Northern Virginia and is currently pursuing her Bachelors Degree in Global Business and Public Policy. Sarah's previous experience includes a combination of management, customer service, graphic design and administrative work. She is a proud owner of a 26-lb cat named Bunson, enjoys going out with friends and loves to shop.
Christopher Kohl, Ext. 212
Education Specialist
CKohl@rid.org
Christopher is a native of Tuscaloosa, AL. He received a B.A. in Modern Languages from the University of Alabama, along with a minor in Communicative Disorders. Before joining RID, Christopher worked in guest services at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Meetings Department
Cori Dossett, Ext. 235
Director of Meetings
CDossett@rid.org
Cori hails from Dallas, TX. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Texas A&M University, is a Certified Exhibit Manager (CEM) and is working toward her Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) certification. Cori serves on the Board of Directors of her local college alumni organization and has more than seven years of association management experience. In her free time, Cori enjoys reading and biking.
