The
Finance and Administration Department is pleased to welcome John D.
Harris as its new Accounting Manager. He will report to the Director
of Finance and Administration once that position is filled. He is
responsible for ensuring accurate data entry for the Association's
information management system and administering accounting
functions. John came to us from Ajilon Finance where he had worked
since 1997. Originally from Greenwich, CT, he now lives in
Alexandria, VA, with his wife, Sherry Harris. He has three
daughters, Jazmyne Lester, 12, Johne’ Harris, 4, and Rachael Harris,
3, and enjoys singing, playing basketball and reading.
The
Office of Member Services is pleased to welcome Rica Muhammad as its
new Administrative Assistant. She will report to Susan Fritzlen,
deputy executive director, and she will be providing administrative
support to the Association’s membership program and will serve as a
member of the Customer Satisfaction Center team. Previously, Rica
worked at the U.S. Department of Defense, Educational Activity
Office. She has earned certifications in the fields of cosmetology
and real estate. Originally, from Front Royal, VA, she currently
resides in Temple Hills, MD.
The
Office of the Executive Director is pleased to welcome Rosanna Ortiz
as its new Program Assistant. She will report to Lisa Thatcher,
director of the CEAR and SEA Programs, and she will be in charge of
managing governance programs and serving as the primary liaison to
AGA national and regional leaders. She will manage AGA's awards and
scholarship programs. Rosanna last worked for the Irrigation
Association in Falls Church, VA where she served as their Meetings &
Marketing coordinator. She lives in Alexandria, VA, where she enjoys
playing softball in her free time. Rosanna graduated from James
Madison University with a BBA in Marketing Information Systems and a
minor in Spanish.
The AGA staff is pleased to welcome John,
Rica and Rosanna.