Meet the dedicated professionals who guide our chapter’s mission and programs.
Our chapter thrives because of member involvement. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, there’s a place for you. Volunteer to join a committee, support a one-time project or serve as a medic at our annual ER for PR event. Ongoing committee opportunities are also available to support events and board roles.
2024–2025
2023–2024
2022–2023
2021–2022
2020–2021 — Drew Piers, APR, CPRC
2019–2020 — Amanda Handley, APR, CPRC
2018–2019 — Cathy Schroeder
2017–2018 — Molly Kellogg-Schmauch
2016–2017 — Jay Morgan-Schleuning, APR, CPRC
2015–2016 — Nanette Schimpf, APR, CPRC
2014–2015 — Jan Dobson, APR, CAE
2013–2014 — Sandi Poreda, APR
2012–2013 — Erica Villanueva, APR
2011–2012 — Amanda Wood, APR
2010–2011 — Ivette Faulkner, APR
2009–2010 — Heidi Otway, APR, CPRC
2008–2009 — Terrie Ard, APR, CPRC
2007–2008 — Betsy Couch, APR
2006–2007 — Vivian Myrtetus, APR
2005–2006 — Kathy Torian
2004–2005 — April Salter, APR, CPRC
2003–2004 — Jennifer Fennell, APR, CPRC
2002–2003 — Kristen Knapp, APR, CPRC
2001–2002 — Melanie Mowry Etters, APR, CPRC
2000–2001 — Wendy Kurtz, APR, CPRC
1999–2000 — Diana Oropallo
1998–1999 — Rachel Smith, APR, CPRC
1997–1998 — Lauren Walker
1996–1997 — Karen Murphy
1995–1996 — Julanne Rutten
1994–1995 — Karen Moore, APR, CPRC
1993–1994 — Connie Ruggles
1992–1993 — Jay Rayburn, APR, CPRC
1991–1992 — David Voss
1990–1991 — Janet Dennis, APR, CPRC
1989–1990 — Bryna Gordon
1988–1989 — Warren Jones
1987–1988 — Rick Oppenheim, APR, CPRC
1986–1987 — Herb Reinhard, APR
1985–1986 — Dave Fountain, APR, CPRC
1984–1985 — Rhonda Baldock, APR, CPRC
1983–1984 — Jodi Hale/Gerry Gee
1982–1983 — Leah James
1981–1982 — Dave Fountain, APR, CPRC
1980–1981 — Paul Thompson
1979–1980 — Levy Warren
1978–1979 — Herb McRae
1977–1978 — Stanley Tait, APR, CPRC
1976–1977 — Lee Ann Franceschi
1975–1976 — George Allen, APR
1974–1975 — Tom Becker
1973–1974 — Mike Beaudoin
1972–1973 — Eddie Haffner
1971–1972 — Jim Carlson
1970–1971 — Kinny Harley
1969–1970 — Dick Traynor
1968–1969 — Bill Coulter
1967–1968 — Mike Beaudoin
1966–1967 — Charlie Barnes
1965–1966 — Hendrix Chandler
1964–1965 — Patrick Hogan
1963–1964 — Jim Hunter
1962–1963 — Carroll Lance
1957–1958 — Jack Shoemaker
The easiest way to start is to contact us and tell us your interests. We will connect you with the right committee or board member to help you find a role that fits your goals and schedule.
Yes, you do need to be an FPRA Capital Chapter member to serve on a committee or in a board role.
That’s the beauty of the FPRA Capital Chapter. There are single-serve opportunities, like serving on a review committee, to longer-term roles like serving on the Board of Directors. There are many opportunities available that best align with your time and goals. You can download a list of board and committee role descriptions here.
Committee roles are a great way to get involved by supporting specific programs, events, or initiatives with a flexible time commitment. Board positions provide strategic leadership for the Chapter, oversee key areas of operation, and require a greater commitment to planning and decision-making. Many members begin on a committee before pursuing a board role.
We welcome members at all stages of their careers to get involved. Board and committee appointments are based on the Chapter’s needs, members’ interests and experience, and a commitment to serving FPRA. Our goal is to create opportunities for members to contribute, develop leadership skills, and grow within the organization.
Explore membership options, join us at an upcoming event and contact our board to get started.
Submit a nomination for the FPRA Capital Chapter’s Annual Excellence in Communications Awards by July 22.
