Councils and Committees

Councils and Committees

The OATUG is governed by a board of directors elected from its community of members and executes its mission through the activities of a number of volunteer committees and councils. Individuals from OATUG member organizations are invited to serve on many of these committees and councils. Please complete this short Volunteer Interest Form or contact the OATUG Membership Department at +1 404.240.0897 to learn more.  

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee represents the board in whatever roles and/or situations are authorized by the OATUG bylaws. In addition, from time to time, specific Board resolutions may authorize the Executive Committee to act in their stead. In 2023, the committee meets the first Thursday of each month. Typically Executive Committee members spend 20 to 40 hours per year on committee work. 

2023 Committee Roster

  • Chair: Dianne DeNezza, President
  • Bill Dunham, President-Elect
  • James Lui, Treasurer
  • Mohan Dutt, Secretary

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee shall have principal oversight responsibility with respect to certain of OATUG’s material financial matters, including investments and acquisitions that are material to the OATUG organization. In 2023, the Finance Committee meets the third Tuesday of each month. Typically, Finance Committee members spend 8 to 12 hours per year on committee work.

2023 Committee Roster

  • Chair: James Lui, Treasurer
  • Bill Dunham, President-Elect
  • Doug Manning
  • Ravikanth Prabhu
  • Shelby Thomas

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

The Governance Committee shall be responsible for reviewing and maintaining bylaws and improving the functioning of the organization including credibility and financial stability by furthering good corporate governance practice. In 2023, the committee meets quarterly. Typically, Governance Committee members spend 8-12 hours per year on committee work. 

2023 Committee Roster 

  • Chair: Mohan Dutt, Secretary 
  • Dianne DeNezza, President
  • Lee Edwards
  • Gustavo Gonzalez
  • Brian Pellegrin

EDUCATION COMMITTEE 

The objective of the Education Committee is to develop, implement and monitor educational offerings for OATUG Members, both within and separate from annual conferences.  In 2023, the committee meets the second Thursday of each month. Typically Education Committee spend 8-12 hours per year on committee work.

2023 Committee Roster

  • Thomas Simkiss, Chair
  • Ravikanth Prabhu, Co-Chair
  • Gustavo Gonzalez, Board Liaison 
  • Erik Bennner
  • Michael Brown
  • Raman Galla
  • Mani Manda
  • Kaberi Nayak
  • Sreekanth Pothula

CUSTOMER SUPPORT COUNCIL    

Under the auspices of the OATUG Board, the Customer Support Council works at the grassroots level to collect information from members to identify needs or areas of concern. The council then works with Oracle Support to evaluate and address priority topics. In 2023, the council meets the third Thursday of each month. Typically, Customer Support Council members spend 8-12 hours per year on council work. 

2023 Committee Roster 

  • Jacklyn Karell, Chair
  • Tamicka Camp, Board Liaison
  • Manish Bahel
  • Sandy Becker
  • Dominic D'Souza
  • Dianne DeNezza
  • Mohan Dutt
  • Kathy Farnsworth
  • Nancy Gaines
  • Jason Genovese
  • Ankur Kulshreshtha
  • Kaberi Nayak
  • Brian Pellegrin
  • Jacob Schneider
  • Gagan Sehgal

AFFILIATE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (GEO/SIGS)    

Under the auspices of the OATUG Board of Directors, the Affiliate Oversight Committee (AOC) facilities compliance with SIGS and GEOS for affiliation and yearly reaffiliation. In 2023, the committee meets the third Thursday of each month. Typically, Affiliate Oversight Committee members spend 8-12 hours per year on committee work. 

2023 Committee Roster

  • Kaberi Nayak, Chair
  • Sandra Vucinic, Co-Chair
  • Brian Pellegrin, Board Liaison
  • Mike Brown
  • Ken Carpenter
  • James Lui
  • Janet Mehle
  • James Morrow

EMERGING LEADERS COMMITTEE  

The OATUG Emerging Leaders is focused on helping people who are just beginning their career with Oracle Applications or just beginning their career in general. In 2023, the committee meets the third Thursday of each month. Typically, Emerging Leaders Committee members spend 8-12 hours per year on committee work. 

2023 Committee Roster 

  • Richard J. Stevens, III, Chair
  • Lee Edwards, Co-Chair
  • Gagan Sehgal, Board Liaison
  • Tamicka Camp
  • Julio Lois
  • Amod Joshi
  • Manish Naik
  • Allison Obrien
  • Nick Schroeder

EDITORIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL  

With the Staff Editor, the Editorial Advisory Council guides the direction of Insight, OATUG’s member only publication.

2023 Committee Roster 

  • Alfredo Abate, Chair
  • Felecia Alston-Green, Board Liaison
  • Gustavo Gonzalez
  • David Grant