Open Board Positions: Nominations Currently OPEN
Nominations for the following two APPA Board Positions are currently open. Individuals may self-nominate or be nominated by others. The deadline for nominations is March 31, 2026. Both positions will follow APPA's election process as defined in APPA's bylaws and will be voted upon by the APPA membership.
- Treasurer-Elect — Serves 2 year term as Treasurer-Elect (Summer 2026-Summer 2028) and 2 year term as Treasurer (Summer 2028-Summer 2030)
- Business Partner Director — Serves a 3 year term
Nominate for Treasurer-Elect Nominate for Business Partner Director
Executive Committee
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Gabriel Hampton
Executive Director - Facilities and Operations, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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Robert J. Aldrich
Director of Operations and Campus Planning, Hackley School
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Crystal D. Smith
Associate Director, Financial Analysis, The University of Chicago
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Lalit Agarwal
CEFP
President & CEO, APPA
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David Ulmer
MBA, PMP
Chief Operating Officer, APPA
Regional Directors
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Matthew Rom
CEFP
Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, University of Oklahoma
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Jessica Pepoy
MBA
Director of Facilities, Wolcott Public Schools
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Brandon L. Baswell
Real Estate Operations Manager, Michigan State University
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Nicole Sanderson
Director of Finance & Customer Care, University of Washington-Bothell Campus
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Luis Rocha
Executive Director Operations, University of Arizona
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Dan Whatley
P.E., CEFP
AVP Facilities Operations, Auburn University
At-Large Board Members
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Kimberly Case-Nichols
Chief Operating Officer, Nevada Health & Bioscience Asset Corporation
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Lynne Finn
AVP Facilities Management
