PIABA Names 2003 Directors and Officers
October 15, 2002. Norman, Oklahoma. The Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA), a nationwide bar organization comprised of attorneys dedicated to the representation of individual investors in disputes with the securities industry, today announces the newly elected 2003 Directors and Officers of the Association.
At its October Directors’ meeting in Colorado Springs, CO, J. Pat Sadler of Atlanta, Georgia was elected President of the Association for 2003. In further action, Charles W. Austin, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia was elected Executive Vice-President/President Elect. Re-elected directors were Seth E. Lipner, Garden City, NY and Tracy Pride Stoneman, Colorado Springs, CO. Elected to their first term as directors are Laurence S. Schultz, Troy, MI; Gail E. Boliver, Marshalltown, IA; and, Steven Caruso, New York City, NY.
“PIABA is extremely fortunate to have such a qualified and dedicated group of individuals joining the board of directors. They bring many years experience in representing investors in their disputes against the securities industry. I know they will work well together to forward the mission of PIABA in promoting the interests of all public investors in all arbitration forums,” said Robin Ringo, Executive Director of PIABA.
Retiring from the board of directors was Mark E. Maddox. Mr. Maddox has been a member of PIABA for ten years and served as a board member for nine of those years. He takes with him two terms as PIABA President and numerous years experience on national arbitration committees. “In an effort to show its appreciation for the many years of service Mr. Maddox has provided to the Association, the directors created the new position of ‘Director Emeritus’ and voted Mr. Maddox as the first recipient,” said Robin Ringo. “His leadership, knowledge and presence will be missed.”
If you have questions concerning this notice, please contact: Robin S. Ringo Executive Director, Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association www.piaba.org 1.888.621.7484