APPAs Board of Directors is the planning and decision-making body for activities, programs, and finances of the association. The Board is composed of six senior and six junior representatives from each of APPAs six North American regions, up to two non-voting members from outside the facilities management field, and an elected Executive Committee.
The Board of Directors meets twice a year to discuss budgets, regional reports, new association initiatives, and other matters.
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President Chris Kopach |
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President-Elect Don Guckert |
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Immediate Past President Chuck Scott |
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Secretary-Treasurer Tony Guerrero |
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Vice President for Information and Research Norm Young |
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Vice President for Professional Affairs Dan Bollman |
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Vice President for Professional Development Ruthann Manlet |
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Chair, Senior Representative to the Executive Committee Emmet Boyle |
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Vice Chair, Senior Representative to the Executive Committee Tony Ichsan |
Senior Representative
Glen Haubold
New Mexico State University
Junior Representative
Ed Heptig
Kansas State University
Senior Representative
Steve Peary
University of Vermont
Junior Representative
Kevin Mann
Salsibury University
Senior Representative
Greg Adams
Marquette University
Junior Representative
Tim Thimmesch
Grand Valley State University
Senior Representative
Tony Ichsan
Portland Community College
Junior Representative
John Ferris
San Diego State University
Senior Representative
David Turnquist
University of Colorado, Denver
Junior Representative
Lisa Potter
University of Colorado, Boulder
Senior Representative
Jodie Sweat
Kennesaw State University
Junior Representative
Dave Maharrey
Louisana State University
E. Lander Medlin
APPA Executive Vice President
February 2018
Alexandria, VA
-- Board Orientation
-- Board and Executive
Mid-Year Meeting
July 2017
San Francisco, CA
-- Board Meeting
-- Regional Officer's Meeting