Committees & task forces

The current RGCA Strategy is focused on laddering up to our value proposition to share knowledge, combine our powerful voices, and provide opportunities to learn from one another.

RGCA Pillars

 KNOWLEDGE
Create and curate knowledge to be used in leading our respective gift card businesses.

VOICE
Combine our powerful voices throughout the industry for the purpose of protecting and promoting gift cards.

NETWORKING
Create opportunities to share and learn from fellow industry experts.

Committee & Task Force Structure

Coffee Break Committee

Co-chairs: Paul Kelly (SVS), Jim Schulz (Best Buy), Jeff Weatherly (Optimum), Eric Olson (Domino's) 
Meetings: Monthly - 1st Friday at 10:30 am CST

Communications Committee
Co-chairs: Erin Wood (McDonalds), Jessica Ippolito (Subway)
Meetings: Monthly - 1st Tuesday at 10:00 am CST

Digital Experience
Chair: Benita Johnson (Inspire Brands)
Meetings: TBD

Finance Committee
Co-chairs: Lesa Hernandez (Epic Games), Eric Olson (Domino's)
Meetings: Monthly

Fraud Abuse Mitigation (FAM) Committee
Co-chairs: Julee Schmaus (SB Collectiv), Jim Schulz (Best Buy), Daisy Dederick (Albertsons) 
Meetings: Monthly - 1st Tuesday at 1:00 pm CST

Forum Committee
Co-chairs: Gabe Resendez (Darden Restaurants, Inc.), Armineh Sarkissian (Dine Brands Global, Inc.)
Meetings: TBD
   - Forum Sponsorship Task Force 
     Lesa Hernandez (Epic Games), Laura Parker (Best Buy)

   - Forum Future Location Task Force
      Gabe Resendez (Darden Restaurants, Inc.), Lesa Hernandez (Epic Games), RGCA Staff

Legal & Regulatory Committee
Co-chairs: Catherine Easterling (Walmart), Julia Norris (InComm)
Meetings: As needed
   - Bills, Laws, and Proposed Legislation Task Force
      Laura Parker (Best Buy), Miguel Herrera (Target)
      Meetings: 1st Wednesday at 2:00 pm CST

   - Government Relations Task Force
      Co-chairs: Erin Wood (McDonalds) and Kim Ford (Fiserv) 
      Meetings: TBD

Membership Committee
Co-chairs: Stephanie Thompson (PLI), Kathy Cook (DSW)
Meetings: Monthly on 1st Friday at 10:00 am CST & 3rd Friday at 10:00 am CST
  - Partnerships & Alliances Task Force
      Ross Kline (GAP), Steve Bradbery (Savvy Inc.)
      Meetings: TBD

 
 
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If you’re interested in leading or co-leading a task force, let us know at info@thergca.org!

Would you like to lead an initiative not on this list? Contact RGCA Staff to propose a task force.

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