Officers and Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for interpreting the provisions of the AAPSE Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, entering into affiliation agreements, approving budgets, authorizing disbursements, formulating policies and advising the President on all matters concerning the Association. Except as otherwise provided, all decisions of the Board shall be reached by a majority of those voting. The quorum shall be as specified in the By-Laws. The Board may delegate such of its powers as it deems appropriate to the Executive Committee or its officers.
The Board of directors consists of the President, President-Elect, immediate past President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the two regional representatives from each USDA region. The President shall serve as the Chairman of the Board.
| Position on the Board | Name |
|---|---|
| President (2011) | Dean Herzfeld |
| President-Elect (2011) | Andrew Thostenson |
| Immediate Past President (2011) | Ples Spradley |
| Treasurer (2011) | Dan Wixted |
| Secretary (2011) | Candace Bartholomew |
| Director, North Central Region (through 2011) | Michelle Wiesbrook |
| Director, North Central Region (through 2010) | Scott Bretthauer |
| Director, Northeast Region (through 2009) | Sharon Gripp |
| Director, Northeast Region (through 2010) | Ron Gardner |
| Director, Southern Region (through 2010) | Lawrence ‘Fudd’ Graham |
| Director, Southern Region (through 2011) | Kay Harris |
| Director, Western Region (through 2009) | Sandra McDonald |
| Director, Western Region (through 2010) | Richard Beard |
| AAPCO Liaison (Ex Officio) | Ed Crow |
| EPA Representative (Ex Officio) | Kevin Keaney |
| USDA Representative (Ex Officio) | James Parochetti |