Our Committees
2024-2025 Committee Assignments
Audit Committee
Shall Consist of three non-board members and chaired by an active member of OAPT who is in good standing. The President of the Board shall appoint the Audit Committee Chair with the approval of the Board.
Chairman:
Members:
Description of Duties:
- Annually audit a representative sample of the financial transactions of the OAPT.
Nominations and Elections Committee
Shall consist of the President-Elect, who serves as the Chair Person, and at least two additional board members in good standing.
Chairman: Robert Feinberg
Members: Tammie White and Shannon Fulford
Description of Duties:
- Shall make nominations for election to the Executive Board
- Assist with the voting nominations process at Annual Conference
By-Laws Review Committee
The Executive Board shall establish a By-Laws Committee consisting of at least three board members.
Chairman: Donnie Ryan
Members: Robert Feinberg and James Page
Description of Duties:
- Annually Review the By-Laws and make recommended changes to the Executive Board before the April regular meeting.
- All proposed changes will be handled per Article IX of the By-Laws.
2025 Conference Committee Assignments
Conference Awards and Pins
Chairman: Donnie Ryan
Committee Members: Richelle Miller and Shannon Fulford
Description of Duties:
- Responsible for planning and purchasing materials for Annual Awards and Pins for the Annual Conference
Mechanic's Day (Conference)
Chairman: Jay Hunt
Committee Members: Curtis Thompson, Kevin Means, and John Summar
Description of Duties:
- Planning the mechanic's training to be held on "Mechanic's Day" at the Annual Conference.
Conference Topics and Speakers
Chairman: Donnie Ryan
Committee Members: Robert Feinberg and Curtis Thompson
Description of Duties:
- Planning conference topics for the annual conference
- Searching, negotiating with, and securing the keynote speaker and guest speakers for the annual conference.
Conference Catering and Logistics
Chairman: Donnie Ryan
Committee Members: Robert Feinberg, Richelle Miller, Cody Thompson, James Graham, Matt Messelt, and Robby Holzberger
Description of Duties:
- Planning and coordinating the logistical aspects for the Annual Conference with the venue.
- Coordinate catering and meal services.
Vendor Trade Show
Chairman: James Page
Committee Members: Robert McDown, Zachary Wouters, Kevin Means, Matt Messelt, and James Graham
Description of Duties:
- Coordinating with the venue to ensure a smooth setup for the Vendor Trade Show at the Annual Conference.
- Ensure Vendors' needs are met for Trade Show.
Future Conference Locations
Chairman: Robert Feinberg
Committee Members: James Page, Robert McDown, Erich Anderson, and Brandon Olmstead
Description of Duties:
- Responsible for searching and reviewing prospective locations that could host future Annual Conferences.
- Responsible for securing future locations with approval of the Board.
Conference Registration
Committee Members: Tammie White, Richelle Miller, Zachary Wouters, Cody Thompson, Brandon Olmstead, Shannon Fulford, Chandria Youngblood, and Matt Messelt
Description of Duties:
- Ensure all conference attendees are registered for the Annual Conference.
- Assist attendees with billing questions or concerns.