Our Purpose

To promote a professional, educational association to continually increase the awareness and the importance of business continuity, contingency planning, disaster mitigation and disaster recovery throughout the public and private sectors.

Our Objectives

• To promote greater awareness and understanding of disaster recovery and contingency planning.
• To provide opportunities and forums for member growth through training, information exchange, certification programs, career opportunities awareness and conferences.
• To contribute to the advancement of contingency and business recovery planning.
• To promote increased cooperation and participation in contingency planning between the public and private sectors.

Please visit the "Join Now" Membership page to become an ACP member after reviewing the additional Membership pages for information on benefits of becoming a member. 

Lisa Maurer - ACP-NC President

Welcome 2026 North Carolina chapter of ACP is on a roll. We have built a board with experience from diverse backgrounds, and managed to jump start with our speaker series. Our schedule is soon to be filled with networking opportunities designed for you to connect with fellow professionals. If you have a topic you are eager to explore or share, please don't hesitate to reach out! We have doubled our membership and will continue to grow. Don't miss out. Let's discuss how you can get involved!

Our chapter board elections will be held in the fall, and I wanted to let you know what each of the board position’s roles are:

• President (Executive Committee) - The president is the principle executive officer for chapter. 
• Secretary (Executive Committee) - The Chapter Secretary is responsible for recording all Chapter activities and maintaining all Chapter records. 
• Treasurer (Executive Committee) - The Treasurer is responsible for recording all chapter financial activities and maintaining all financial records. 
• Program Director - The Program Director is responsible for the planning and delivery of chapter membership meetings, and for project management of the Member Appreciation Meeting. 
• Membership Director – The Membership Director is responsible for maintaining a current listing of all chapter members and providing monthly reports for renewals, new members, and meeting attendance.
• Information Director – The Information Director is responsible for managing and maintaining a repository of materials and reference information about the chapter, business continuity and disaster planning profession. 
•  Web Resources Director - The Web Director is responsible for maintaining the chapter website and other professional sites, e.g., social media sites.
• Public Relations Director - The Public Relations Director is responsible for representing the chapter at seminars, conventions, and public presentations and seeking renewal (or new) sponsorships.
• President Elect – The President - Elect is responsible for presiding at chapter and executive committee meetings if the President is not available.  Also, leading the nominating committee and Membership Appreciation Meeting committee.
• Past President - The Past President is responsible for organizing the Membership Appreciation Meeting and backing up the President / President Elect if they are unavailable.

If you are interested in serving on the board in either of these positions contact any of the current board members, we will be happy to discuss the responsibilities and time investment.

I'll continue to keep you informed about chapter happenings and what is going on with the board through the President's News throughout the year.  If you have any questions, comments, let me know.  You can reach me, and any of the board members at northcarolinachapter@gmail.com.  

Take care, be safe and have a great day.