Announcing the Nominees for the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Member of the Year

The Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM) presents the 2022 nominees for “Lifetime Achievement Award” and “Member of the Year” and we will announce the winners at our Business Meeting in December 2022.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Deborah Gearhart, CRM, FAI

Deborah Gearhart has been a part of so many members' personal and professional journeys. She has been an active leader on the ICRM Board of Regents in numerous positions and is a consistent advocate for both members and candidates. Her passion for records and information management is contagious and has connected her to thousands of people through her presentations, her exam prep workshops, and college classes she has taught. Ms. Gearhart could be considered the God Mother of the ICRM Prep Workshop as she served an intricate role in its development and is considered a premiere speaker at national events. She continuously encourages her students and RIM professionals to seek a CRM or CRA certification and will help them through the process.

Since her retirement, she continues to be active within the ICRM helping the EDC, presenting at workshops or anywhere else she is asked to participate.

Ms. Gearhart, by her very nature, has earned this lifetime achievement award and deserves to be recognized for her amazing contributions to the organization.

Su. D.A. Graham, FIIM, FAI, CRM, MLS

Su. D.A. Graham, FIIM, FAI, CRM, MLS began her involvement in Records and Information Management in 1973 and has remained highly active since. It was that year the Su joined the Mile High Denver Chapter of ARMA and ARMA International. In 1975, she pursued and earned her master’s degree in library science. She pursued and earned her CRM designation in 1980, only the second person to do so in the State of Colorado.

Ms. Graham has been an active and vocal supporter of the profession and has mentored many professionals pursuing CRM and CRA certification over the past 40+ years. Su has led countless Chapter CRM/CRA Study Groups and continues to mentor and encourage chapter members to pursue these important certifications. Sue has been recognized for her numerous contributions to our profession over the years.

David McDermott, CRM, FAI

With more than 35 years’ experience in almost every facet of records and information management, David is a Fellow of ARMA International, and past president and chairman of the board for both ARMA International and the ICRM. He has held several board positions and served on many tasks force and committees for the ICRM, ARMA, AIEF, Boise ARMA Chapter and Great Northwest Region. David has presented at various ARMA Chapter meetings, Region Conferences, the International Conference and the ICRM Prep Workshop. He has published several RIM related articles and has even done a You tube presentation.

David is driven by excellence and implemented risky changes within the ICRM that proved to be extremely successful. In addition, he participated on Sedona Conference – Working Group 1, testified on the 2006 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and wrote privacy laws for two U.S. Senators.

David has spent his career moving our profession forward and promoting the ICRM.

Member of the Year

Rae Lynn Haliday, CRM

Rae led the SAC in 2022 through the SHRM conference for the first time in the history of the ICRM. She also lead and coordinated workshops that were done in person and virtual. Rae has been the external face for most of the ICRM in 2022.

Peter Kurilecz, CRM, CA, IGP, FAI

Peter is an active voice on the Marketing Committee. The ICRM is extremely grateful to him as he rebooted the ICRM Newsletter. He promotes the ICRM through his other channels and has always been a highly respected member.

Angel Ramos, CRM, MLIS

Angel has served as a valuable member of the ICRM for many years and is currently the Webmaster and member of the Marketing Committee. As the Webmaster he services the full ICRM, all Regents and Committee Leads. He is always on top of the mounting assignments ensuring information is published in a timely manner.

10/20/2022