Leadership
FPD’s Executive Committee (EC) consists of volunteers from a variety of agencies and private companies. The EC works collaboratively to provide direction and leadership for the Division. Elections are held every year. One of the two Vice Chair, the Secretary, and the Treasurer assume office on odd-numbered years. The other Vice Chair and the Chair assume office on even-numbered years. Specific information about eligibility and roles can be found on the bylaws. To contact EC members, please email federalplanning@gmail.com.
Chair - Wayne W. Hausser, PE, AICP
Vice Chair - Britta Ayers, AICP, PMP
Vice Chair - Traycee Verdun Chapman
Treasurer - Emily Ferguson, AICP
Secretary - Diane Sullivan
Communications Coordinator - Katie Benzel
Membership Coordinator - Daniel Wheat, AICP
Professional Development Officer - Heather Mendenall, AICP, CCF
Assistant Professional Development Officer - Ricqui Brager, AICP
Diversity - Equity - Inclusion Officer - Nikki Boler
Student Representative - Reagan Smith
Workshop Conference Chair - Elizabeth Perales, LEED AP BD+C, AICP
Immediate Past Chair - Andrew Wright, AICP, PMP
Emerging Professionals Co-Chair - Tara Pence
Emerging Professionals Co-Chair - Dana Orkin
Awards Program Chair - Beth Rothman, AICP
APA Engagement Coordinator - Jill A. Schreifer, AICP, PMP