Meet the Proposed 2026–2027 Board Slate and Cast Your Vote by July 15

Annual voting for the proposed board slate will be conducted electronically this year.

The Nominating Committee is pleased to present the following proposed slate of officers and directors for the 2026–2027 term beginning September 1, 2026. We encourage all members to review the slate and participate in this important election process.

  • President*:  Michael Sonntag, Independent Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Professional 
  • Immediate Past President*:  Lauren Helm, APR, CPRC, Lauren Helm PR 
  • President-Elect: Andy Janecek, Leon County Property Appraiser’s Office 
  • Secretary: Sarah Moneyham, Panama City Port Authority 
  • Treasurer: Jamie Gillhespy, The Florida Bar 
  • Director of Credentialing: Jennifer Fennell, APR, CPRC, CoreMessage Inc. 
  • Director of Communications: Kelli Gemmer,  Florida League of Cities 
  • Director of Membership: Patti Shea, American Planning Association Florida Chapter 
  • Director of Student Relations: Krista Sinibaldi, Florida Association of Counties 
  • Director of Awards and Recognition: Steve Murray, Lieutenant Colonel USAF (Ret.), Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs 
  • Director of Programming: Corren Mahone, The Ounce of Prevention Fund 

* Denotes positions already determined, and will not be voted on by the membership. 

DEADLINE TO VOTE: Wednesday, July 15, at 5 p.m. EST 

Visit the FPRA Capital Chapter Glue Up Group or check your email for a link to cast your vote. 

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Proposed 2026-2027 Board Slate

Michael Sonntag
President*
Independent Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Professional
Andy Janecek
President-Elect
Leon County Property Appraiser’s Office
Lauren Helm, APR, CPRC
Immediate Past President*
Lauren Helm PR
Jamie Gillhespy
Treasurer
The Florida Bar
Sarah Moneyham
Secretary
Panama City Port Authority
Jennifer Fennell, APR, CPRC
Director of Credentialing
CoreMessage, Inc.
Steve Murray, Lieutenant Colonel USAF (Ret.)
Director of Awards & Recognition
Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Kelli Gemmer
Director of Communications
Florida League of Cities
Patti Shea
Director of Membership
American Planning Association Florida Chapter
Corren Mahone
Director of Programming
The Ounce of Prevention Fund
Krista Sinibaldi
Director of Student Relations
Florida Association of Counties