The APRO Board of Directors serve as leaders of the association committees to tackle industry issues. Below are our current committees and the participating APRO committee members.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee performs a crucial role in the governance and strategic direction of APRO. Comprised of the board officers and chaired by the board president, the Executive Committee is responsible for chief executive oversight, strategic plan oversight, and developing agendas and direction for the full board.
Chair: Dan Fisher
Members: Trent Agin, Michael Bennett, Chad Fosdick, Jerry Marshall, Michael Strong
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee performs important duties related to the finances of the association, including working with staff to develop an annual budget for recommendation to the board, creating and overseeing policies regarding association investments and reserves, and reviewing financial reports and the annual 990 tax form.
Chair: Trent Agin
Members: Michael Bennett, Dan Fisher, Jerry Marshall, Todd Wilkins
Government Relations Committee
The Government Relations Committee performs the significant role of overseeing the governmental affairs of the APRO’s federal and state legislative efforts, including lobbying and grassroots advocacy. The Committee also guides the planning and hosting of APRO’s annual Legislative Conference and provides input on the operation and focus of the APRO PAC.
Chair: Bryan Pechersky
Members: Michael Bennett, Larry Carrico, Bill French, Gopal Reddy, Travis Robbins, Jonathan Rose,
Jeff Smith, Shannon Strunk, Michael Wall
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee supports the strategic goal to continuously grow and deliver value to APRO members while setting strategies for increasing and retaining membership.
Chair: Chad Fosdick
Members: John Cleek, Jr., Mark Connelly, James MacAlpine, Michael Strong, Shannon Strunk, Adam Sutton
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is responsible for administering and overseeing annual elections for the APRO Board of Directors, including vetting nominees and identifying and recruiting potential candidates.
Chair: Jerry Marshall
Members: Michael Bennett, Dan Fisher
State Association Coordination Committee
The State Association Coordination Committee facilitates and promotes all state association interaction with APRO, including organizing group meetings with state presidents, and providing input and oversight on state association services provided by APRO.
Chair: Mark Connelly
Members: Dennis Adams, John Cleek, Jr., Jeff Smith
Vendor Advisory Committee Liaisons
The Vendor Advisory Committee acts as an advisory committee to the APRO President and Board of Directors on matters affecting the annual national conference & trade show.
VAC Liaisons: Mark Connelly, Dan Fisher
Engagement & Education Committee
The Engagement Committee investigates and promotes initiatives that further the connection and involvement of APRO members with the association and each other. The strategic initiatives include facilitating and meeting the networking, informational, and educational needs of members.
Chair: Michael Strong
Members: Dennis Adams, Trent Agin, Jerry Marshall, Jeff Smith
AI Task Force
Chair: Dan Fisher
Members: Chad Fosdick, James MacAlpine, Travis Robbins, Michael Wall, Todd Wilkins
