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PRIA is involved in multiple projects on a year-round basis. Projects are managed by committees or work groups that meet, discuss and ultimately produce all projects and publications, and help advance PRIA standards throughout the property records industry.

Joining a PRIA committee or work group is a great way to get involved with PRIA and learn about changes to the property records industry. By joining a committee or work group, you can contribute directly to the creation of new standards and get an early view into new technologies and trends.

Committees & Work Groups Schedule
Work Project Request Form
Volunteer Opportunities
PRIA volunteers gain valuable knowledge and insights from the collective expertise of other property records professionals. Plus, serving on a committee or work group is an excellent way to get started in PRIA.
Join A Committee or Work Group
Communications Committee

The Communications Committee is responsible for all channels PRIA uses to communicate with its members and the public.  The committee will:

  • Direct editorial content for newsletters
  • Recommend social media posts
  • Determine content and distribution of periodic press releases
  • Consider other communications methods to benefit the membership

Meets 4th Tuesday of every month, 3 p.m., Eastern Time.

Committee Co-Chairs
Amy Swain, Monroe Co., IN
Kim LeGate, eRecording Partners Network
Board Liaisons
Rachel Sanchez, Ottawa Co., MI
Christie Adams, eRecording Partners Network
Staff Facilitator
Education Committee

The Education Committee is responsible for delivering the PRIA work products to the membership and PRIA Local Chapters.  The committee will:

  • Work with the conference planners to build program content
  • Develop content for periodic webinars
  • Oversee the function and programming for the PRIA Local Chapters

Meets 2nd Thursday of every month, 2 p.m., Eastern Time.

Committee Co-Chairs
Kerrie Hudson, Oklahoma City, OK
Board Liaisons
Teresa Kiel, Guadalupe Co., TX
Staff Facilitator
Governance Committee

The Governance Committee maintains the foundational documents for PRIA.  The committee will:

  • Review the PRIA bylaws bi-annually.
  • Review the PRIA Operating Rules bi-annually.
  • Oversee PRIA awards activities.
  • Oversee the annual board elections.
  • Develop the annual budget.

Meets as needed.

Committee Co-Chairs
Brenda McDonald, Uintah Co., UT
Board Liaisons
Sharon Blount-Baker, Crawford Co., AR
Staff Facilitator
Legislative Advocacy Committee

The Legislative Advocacy Committee is responsible for surveying the legislative landscape to stay informed on issues pertaining to the industry. The Committee will:

  • Continue to promote the value of land records
  • Provide information for members
  • Review and report on legislation to ensure that laws are in place that align with the work of land records industry professionals and do not adversely impact their work
  • Continue to promote confidence in the security of land records

Meets 1st Monday of every month, 1 p.m., Eastern Time.

If you would like to submit legislation for the Committee’s review, you can do so here.

Committee Co-Chairs
Bob Nolte, Boone Co., MO
Board Liaisons
Karen Long, Chisago Co., MN
Sharon Blount-Baker, Crawford Co., AR
Staff Facilitator
Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is responsible for member retention and recruitment, while monitoring membership categories and the commensurate dues structure.   The committee will:

  • Develop member retention strategies to keep the membership strong.
  • Track membership renewal and recruitment on a monthly basis and develop programs to recruit new members.
  • Review and update the PRIA membership dues structure annually.

Meets 2nd Wednesday of every month, 1:30 p.m., Eastern Time.

Committee Co-Chairs
Liz Gilchrist, ICE Mortgage Technologies
Amy Chavez, Will Co., IL
Board Liaisons
Joshua Dosson, US Imaging
Staff Facilitator
Standards & Best Practices Committee

The Standards & Best Practices Committee is responsible for monitoring the progress of all PRIA work products.  The committee will:

  • Assist members in presenting work product ideas to the Board of Directors.
  • Monitor all work products, in process.
  • Recommend potential new work products.

Meets every other month on the first Friday at Noon, Eastern Time.

How an Idea Becomes a Standard

Work Group Development and Approval Process

Work Project Request Form

Responsibilities and Expectations of PRIA Leaders

Committee Co-Chairs
Kim Eisenbacher, Pierce Co., WA
Marlys Gardner, Harris Recording Solutions
Board Liaisons
Karen Long, Chisago Co., MN
Staff Facilitator
Current Projects
Project Co-Chairs
Jonathan Rodriguez, Broward Co., FL
James Marshall, Common Chain

Meets every other Thursday at 1 p.m., Eastern Time.

Project Co-Chairs
Mary Garness, St. Louis Co., MN

Meets every other Tuesday at 2 p.m., Eastern Time.

Project Co-Chairs
Amber Bougie, Hennepin Co., MN
Marc Aronson, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries

Meets every other Tuesday, Noon., Eastern Time.

Project Co-Chairs
Chad Montgomery, Box Elder Co., UT

Meets every other Tuesday, 2 p.m., Eastern Time.

Project Co-Chairs
Carrie Kilgore, Crawford Co., AR
Ethan Lobo, Levelset

Meets every other Wednesday at 3 p.m., ET.

Project Co-Chairs
Mary Garness, St. Louis Co., MN
Matt Pry, Common Chain

Meets the second Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m., ET.