Keith Graves Joins the Board for NDASA: Why You Should Join
Several months ago, I joined several of the top leaders in the drug and alcohol screening sector to form the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA). I jumped on board without hesitation because NDASA's founding board members are people that are not only industry leaders, but they are making a commitment to bring more training and advocacy to not only the drug screening community, but to law enforcement as well.
It makes sense to have professional drug and alcohol screeners work hand in hand with law enforcement. Both sides see drug abuse first hand, but both have different perspectives that can help each industry. Jo McGuire, the association chairwoman said, “With overwhelming support and encouragement from industry members, our Organization has formed to have a voice in events and discussions affecting employer rights, workplace safety, promote substance abuse prevention, healthy families and safe communities."
NDASA Goals
The goals of the Association are to enhance training and certification of drug and alcohol testing collectors, contribute as a stakeholder to the discussions regarding the opioid crisis and the legalization of marijuana use, advocate for an employer’s right to conduct drug and alcohol testing, provide accurate information to the general public and improve communication and cooperation between all industry partners.
NDASA is established as a “member owned” 501c organization with an elected Board of Directors responsible for the implementation of the organization’s strategic plan, membership representation and general oversight of staff and other operational matters.
Founding members of the Board of Directors Include Jo McGuire, Chairwoman, Jan Kornmann, Gina Kesler, John Burgos, Stephanie Siete, Renee Schofield, Chuck Marting, George Gilpatrick, Dan DiThomas, Cathleen Drew, Dr. William Brooks, Kirk Hardy, Keith Graves and Patricio Labatut.