What services does this association provide to members?

The organization provides advocacy representation, professional education programs, industry research and resources, networking events, and support services. With $16.2M in annual revenue and 42 employees, it serves members through programs designed to advance professional success and industry interests.

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Advocacy activities include monitoring legislation and regulations affecting members, developing policy positions, and engaging with government officials and agencies. The organization represents member interests before policymakers and promotes positions supporting favorable industry environment and business success.

What professional development opportunities are available?

Members access educational programs including conferences, workshops, webinars, and training courses advancing professional knowledge and skills. The association also provides certifications, publications, and online resources supporting continuous learning and career development.

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The American Board Of Surgery Inc

Philadelphia, PA · Founded 1937

Administers certification and assessment exams for general surgery and surgical specialties

Primary audience

Professionals

Work area

Industry Support

Topic

Member Services

Contact

Jo Buyske MD

Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Philadelphia, PA, The American Board of Surgery administers certification, recertification, and continuous certification programs in general surgery and surgical subspecialties. Founded in 1937, the organization reported $16.2 million in revenue for 2021, maintaining high standards in surgical education and competency assessment with 42 employees and 1,300 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Industry Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy processes and advocates for legislative and regulatory positions supporting industry success.

Member Education

Delivers professional development programs, conferences, and resources advancing member knowledge and competencies.

Standards Promotion

Develops and promotes industry standards, best practices, and quality improvement initiatives enhancing professional excellence.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$16.2M

+28.9% vs 2020

Expenses (2021)

$11.6M

+8.7% vs 2020

Assets (2021)

$24.0M

+9.6% vs 2020

Employees (2021)

+2.4% vs 2020

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2021	$16,154,613	$11,601,658	$23,969,244	42
2020	$12,534,091	$10,672,674	$21,861,493	41
2019	$8,894,967	$12,124,167	$17,288,618	32
2018	$9,055,609	$10,372,720	$16,809,817	31
2017	$10,679,993	$11,778,045	$19,566,365	26

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Serve Members

Recruit and engage members providing value through advocacy, education, resources, and networking opportunities.
02

Advocate Industry

Monitor policy issues and advocate for positions supporting member interests and favorable industry environment.
03

Develop Standards

Promote best practices, professional standards, and quality improvement initiatives advancing industry excellence.
04

Share Knowledge

Disseminate research, industry data, and insights informing member operations and strategic decisions.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by The American Board Of Surgery Inc

Member Advocacy

Represents member interests in legislative and regulatory processes affecting industry practices and business environment.

Professional Development

Delivers education programs, conferences, and training advancing member knowledge and professional competencies.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind The American Board Of Surgery Inc.

Jo Buyske MD

President & CEO, Ex-Officio

Full-time

Compensation: $953,723

Bruce A Perler MD

Vice-President

20 hrs/week

Compensation: $246,329

Mark J Hickey

COO - Score; Abs Cio

Full-time

Compensation: $195,850

Andrew Jones PHD

Director Of Psychometrics

Full-time

Compensation: $192,789

Amit R. T. Joshi, M.D.

Karen Brasel, M.D., M.P.H.

Mary Mackey, C.P.A.

Ada Okafor, Esq.

Jessica A. Schreader

Marni Grambau

Director Of Examination De

Full-time

Compensation: $131,372

Abby Pozefsky

General Council, (Retired 9/30/21)

20 hrs/week

Compensation: $209,156

Carol Barry Marini PHD

Senior Psychometrician

Full-time

Compensation: $143,365

Adanwimo Okafor

Assoc Council/Cdei Offr(Beg. 6/1/21)

Full-time

Compensation: $130,678

Alex Minkovsky

Senior Software Engineer

Full-time

Compensation: $124,857

Lisa Driscoll

It Manager

Full-time

Compensation: $120,586

Milestones

1937

Association Founded

1937

Established to represent industry interests and provide member services supporting professional excellence.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating with $16.2M in revenue and 42 staff serving member professionals.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

In Thanks Board Member

The ABS gratefully acknowledges the dedication and commitment of the following outgoing specialty board directors, whose terms are ending in September:

Mary K MacKey Cpa Controller - Board Treasurer 40.00 hrs/week · $184,661

Jessica A Schreader COO; Board Secretary 40.00 hrs/week · $181,495

Amit Rt Joshi MD Director 3.00 hrs/week

Amy J Goldberg MD Director 3.00 hrs/week

Beth H Sutton MD Director 3.00 hrs/week

John H Stewart IV MD Director 3.00 hrs/week

Karen Fisher JD Director 3.00 hrs/week

M Ashraf Mansour Mbbs Director 3.00 hrs/week

Mark R Chassin MD Mpp Mph Director 3.00 hrs/week

Mary T Hawn MD Vice Chair 3.00 hrs/week

O Joe Hines MD Chair 7.00 hrs/week

Paris D Butler MD Mph Director 3.00 hrs/week

Rebecca M Minter MD Director 3.00 hrs/week

Robert D Fanelli MD Mha Director 3.00 hrs/week

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Pediatric Surgery Board Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$3.2M

Highest Paid

$1.0M

Jo Buyske MD

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jo Buyske MD	President & CEO, Ex-Officio	$953,723	$50,615	$1,004,338	40
Bruce A Perler MD	Vice-President	$246,329	$7,390	$253,719	20
Mark J Hickey	COO - Score; Abs CIO	$195,850	$45,675	$241,525	40
Abby Pozefsky	General Council, (Retired 9/30/21)	$209,156	$17,848	$227,004	20
Jessica A Schreader	Coo; Board Secretary	$181,495	$42,379	$223,874	40
Andrew Jones PHD	Director Of Psychometrics	$192,789	$30,219	$223,008	40
Mary K Mackey CPA	Controller - Board Treasurer	$184,661	$15,697	$200,358	40
Carol Barry Marini PHD	Senior Psychometrician	$143,365	$33,992	$177,357	40
Lisa Driscoll	IT Manager	$120,586	$36,471	$157,057	40
Marni Grambau	Director Of Examination De	$131,372	$23,874	$155,246	40
Alex Minkovsky	Senior Software Engineer	$124,857	$24,852	$149,709	40
Adanwimo Okafor	ASSOC Council/Cdei Offr(Beg. 6/1/21)	$130,678	$9,045	$139,723	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jo Buyske MD	President & CEO, Ex-Officio	$915,748	$42,099	$957,847	40
Abby Pozefsky	General Counsel	$260,223	$21,726	$281,949	20
Bruce A Perler MD	Vice-President	$242,838	$7,285	$250,123	20
Andrew Jones PHD	Director Of Psychometrics & Research	$195,734	$29,576	$225,310	40
Mark J Hickey	COO - Score; Abs CIO	$187,910	$35,361	$223,271	40
Jessica A Schreader	Coo; Board Secretary	$179,994	$34,738	$214,732	40
Mary K Mackey CPA	Controller - Board Treasurer	$178,810	$15,052	$193,862	40
Marni Grambau	Director Of Examination Development	$131,421	$20,479	$151,900	40
Nicole Gifford	Exam Manager	$114,550	$28,023	$142,573	40
Alex Minkovsky	Senior Software Engineer	$121,486	$20,711	$142,197	40
Chris Tucci	Senior Systems Engineer	$115,543	$18,913	$134,456	40
Lisa Driscoll	IT Manager	$104,684	$27,967	$132,651	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jo Buyske MD	President & CEO, Ex-Officio	$877,224	$35,387	$912,611	40
Frank R Lewis JR MD	Retired	$728,584	—	$728,584	—
Abby Pozefsky	General Counsel	$231,323	$19,812	$251,135	20
Bruce A Perler MD	Vice-President	$239,065	$7,172	$246,237	20
Andrew Jones PHD	Director Of Psychometrics & Research	$173,621	$22,822	$196,443	40
Jessica A Schreader	COO - Abs; Board Secretary	$161,495	$30,495	$191,990	40
James F Fiore	Director Of IT	$159,118	$28,625	$187,743	40
Mark J Hickey	COO - Score Division	$156,782	$30,055	$186,837	40
Mary K Mackey CPA	Controller - Board Treasurer	$167,661	$13,413	$181,074	40
Jason Kopp	Psychometrician	$120,139	$24,444	$144,583	40
Marni Grambau	Director Of Examiniation Development	$122,825	$17,751	$140,576	40
Alex Minkovsky	Senior Software Engineer	$112,379	$17,973	$130,352	40
Nicole Gifford	Exam Manager	$104,711	$24,484	$129,195	40
Chris Tucci	Senior Systems Engineer	$106,041	$16,112	$122,153	40
O Joe Hines MD	Director	$2,200	—	$2,200	3

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Jo Buyske MD	Secretary/Treasurer,Executive Director, Treasu	$754,648	$32,240	$786,888	40
Frank R Lewis JR MD	Retired	$700,000	—	$700,000	—
Mark Malangoni MD	Associate Executive Direct	$405,811	$36,976	$442,787	32
Bruce A Perler MD	Associate Executive Direct	$232,300	$6,969	$239,269	20
Andrew Jones PHD	Psychometrician	$168,965	$21,896	$190,861	40
Gabriel L Bevilacqua ESQ	General Counsel	$165,885	$22,339	$188,224	20
James F Fiore	Director Of IT	$149,960	$31,398	$181,358	40
Jessica A Schreader	COO	$145,282	$33,215	$178,497	38
Jason Kopp	Psychometrician	$111,777	$23,802	$135,579	40
Marni Grambau	Exam Development Manager	$113,293	$17,409	$130,702	40
Alex Minkovsky	Senior Software Engineer	$110,140	$17,835	$127,975	40
Chris Tucci	Senior Systems Engineer	$101,647	$16,821	$118,468	40
Marjorie J Arca MD	Director	$4,000	—	$4,000	3
Dai H Chung MD	Director	$2,900	—	$2,900	3
DEV M Desai MD	Director	$2,900	—	$2,900	3

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Frank R Lewis JR MD	Executive Director (Until 8/31/17)	$681,150	$27,410	$708,560	40
Jo Buyske MD	Executive Director, Treasurer	$540,778	$37,820	$578,598	40
Mark Malangoni MD	Associate Executive Director	$360,838	$45,600	$406,438	32
Bruce A Perler MD	Associate Executive Director	$232,500	$10,730	$243,230	20
Gabriel L Bevilacqua ESQ	General Counsel	$183,857	$42,630	$226,487	20
Jessica A Schreader	COO	$142,856	$39,030	$181,886	38
James F Fiore	Director Of IT	$141,977	$38,845	$180,822	40
Andrew Jones PHD	Psychometrician	$127,921	$28,720	$156,641	40
Alex Minkovsky	Senior Software Engineer	$116,284	$17,359	$133,643	40
Jason Kopp	Psychometrician	$107,453	$25,020	$132,473	40
Marni Grambau	Exam Development Manager	$105,805	$19,234	$125,039	40
William C Chapman MD	Director	$2,900	—	$2,900	3
James F Whiting MD	Director	$2,750	—	$2,750	3
Mary T Hawn MD	Director	$2,750	—	$2,750	3
Dai H Chung MD	Director	$2,650	—	$2,650	3

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$3K Total Given

Democratic $3,300 (100%)

7 Contributions

$471 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

3 Individual Donors

Jason Kopp 2 contributions • $1,000 avg

$2,000

Andrew Jones 2 contributions • $500 avg

$1,000

Abby Pozefsky 3 contributions • $100 avg

$300

Quick Insights

🏆

Most Active Donor Abby Pozefsky with 3 contributions

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Highest Avg per Contribution Jason Kopp at $1,000 each

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Top Recipient HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT — $1,800

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Contact

Get in touch with The American Board Of Surgery Inc

Phone

(215) 568-4000

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1617 John F Kennedy Blvd 860 Philadelphia, PA 191031847

The American Board Of Surgery Inc

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Serve Members

Advocate Industry

Develop Standards

Share Knowledge

Programs and Initiatives

Member Advocacy

Professional Development

Team & Leadership

Jo Buyske MD

Bruce A Perler MD

Mark J Hickey

Andrew Jones PHD

Amit R. T. Joshi, M.D.

Karen Brasel, M.D., M.P.H.

Mary Mackey, C.P.A.

Ada Okafor, Esq.

Jessica A. Schreader

Marni Grambau

Abby Pozefsky

Carol Barry Marini PHD

Adanwimo Okafor

Alex Minkovsky

Lisa Driscoll

Milestones

Association Founded

Current Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Individual Political Donors

Top Individual Donors

Quick Insights

Contact

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