COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP
The OKAPT Committee Leadership team plays a vital role in supporting the mission and growth of the association. Through collaboration and service, our committees help guide initiatives, strengthen programs, and support transportation professionals across Oklahoma.
2026-2027 STANDING COMMITTEES
The standing committees of the Association shall consist of an Audit, Conference Awards and Pins, Nominations and Election, By-Laws Review and Recommendations, Mechanics Day, Conference Topics and Speakers, Conference Catering and Logistics, Vendor Show and Buses, Future Conference Locations, Registration, and Bus Road-EO Committees of at least three members each. The current President may appoint other committees as needed for the duration of their term or permanently. These committees must be approved by a majority of the Executive Board present at the time of the appointment.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Executive Board shall establish an Audit Committee to annually audit a representative sample of the financial transactions of the OKAPT. This audit must be completed by the end of each annual conference. The Audit Committee shall consist of three non-board members. The Audit Committee shall be chaired by an active member of OKAPT who is in good standing. The President of the Board shall appoint the Audit Committee Chair with the approval of the Board.
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Committee Members:
NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
The Executive Board shall establish a Nominating Committee, consisting of the President-Elect, who serves as Chairman, the Communications Director and the Secretary. The Nominating Committee shall make nominations for election to the Executive Board and assist with the voting process at the Annual Conference. All interested candidates shall submit an information form before being placed on the ballot. Nominees from the floor shall provide the same information at the time of their nomination at the Annual Conference.
Committee Chair: Robert Feinberg
Committee Members: Zachary Wouters, Tammie White
BY-LAWS REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Executive Board shall establish a By-Laws Review and Recommendations Committee consisting of at least the President, who serves as Chairman, President-Elect and the Secretary. The By-Laws Committee shall at least annually review the By-Laws and make recommended changes to the Executive Board. The Board may reject entirely or modify the recommended changes. All proposed changes will be handled per Article IX of the By-Laws.
Committee Chair: Robert Feinberg
Members: Tammie White, Robert McDown
2026-2027 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES
OKAPT’s Conference Committees are dedicated to planning and executing the Annual Conference & Trade Show. From coordinating logistics and vendors to developing sessions and attendee experiences, these committees work collaboratively to deliver a high-quality, impactful event that brings together transportation professionals from across the state.
CONFERENCE AWARDS & PINS
The Executive Board shall establish a Conference Awards and Pins Committee consisting of at least the President, who serves as Chairman and the Treasurer. The Conference Awards and Pins Committee shall plan, build, order and/or create any awards and pins for the annual conference. These proposals must be presented no later than the April regular meeting to the Executive Board for approval as is or with changes.
Committee Chair: Robert Feinberg
Committee Members: Matt Messelt, Richelle Miller
CONFERENCE TOPICS & SPEAKERS
The Executive Board shall establish a Conference Topics and Speakers Committee consisting of at least the President, President-Elect, and Training Director who serves as Chairman. The Conference Topics and Speakers Committee shall secure a Guest Speaker and make all arrangements for each year’s classes, breakout sessions for the annual conference. These proposals must be presented no later than the April regular meeting to the Executive Board for approval as is or with changes.
Committee Chair: Curtis Thompson
Committee Members: Robert Feinberg, Richelle Miller, Matt Messelt, Tammie White
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
The Executive Board shall establish a Registration Committee consisting of at least the Secretary, who serves as the Chairman, Treasurer and Communications Director. The Registration Committee shall plan, purchase and make all arrangements for each year’s registration including the badges, bags and give-aways for the annual conference. These proposals must be presented no later than the April regular meeting to the Executive Board for approval as is or with changes.
Committee Chair: Tammie White
Committee Members: Zachary Wouters, Richelle Miller, Kayla Hunt, Travis Lashbrook, Eric Anderson, Matt Meselt, Robby Holzberger, Albany McClure
VENDOR TRADE SHOW
The Executive Board shall establish a Conference Vendor Show and Buses Committee consisting of at least the Vendor Director, who serves as Chairman. The Conference Vendor Show and Buses Committee shall make all arrangements for the Trade Show, including setup, planning and arranging for services as needed for the annual conference. These proposals must be presented no later than the April regular meeting to the Executive Board for approval as is or with changes.
Committee Chair: James Page
Committee Members: Kevin Means, Shannon Fulford, Zachary Wouters
MECHANIC'S DAY (ACTS)
The Executive Board shall establish a Mechanics Day Committee consisting of at least the Training Director. The Mechanics Day Committee shall make all arrangements for each year’s classes, breakouts, or guest speakers related to the mechanics for the annual conference. These proposals must be presented no later than the April regular meeting to the Executive Board for approval as is or with changes.
Committee Chair: James Page
Committee Members: Curtis Thompson, Jay Hunt, John Summar
CATERING & LOGISTICS (ACTS)
The Executive Board shall establish a Conference Catering and Logistics Committee consisting of at least the President, who serves as Chairman, Vendor Director and the Treasurer. The Conference Catering and Logistics Committee shall make all plans, orders and/or secure any of the meals, snacks, beverages and or social events for the annual conference. These proposals must be presented no later than the March regular meeting to the Executive Board for approval as is or with changes.
Committee Chair: Robert Feinberg
Committee Members: James Page, Richelle Miller, Tammie White, Matt Messelt, Robby Holzberger, J. Graham, Cody Thompson
FUTURE CONFERENCE LOCATIONS
The Executive Board shall establish a Future Conference Locations Committee consisting of at least the President-Elect, who serves as chairman, Treasurer and Vendor Director. The Future Conference Locations Committee shall make all scout out future Conference sites to include checking for costs, Trade Show and Class room spaces and any other arrangements for the annual conference. These proposals must be presented no later than the September regular meeting to the Executive Board for approval as is or with changes.
Committee Chair: Robert Feinberg
Committee Members: James Page, Richelle Miller, Robert McDown, J. Graham, Eric Anderson, Albany McClure, Shannon Fulford
SCHOOL BUS ROAD-EO
The Executive Board shall establish a Bus Road-EO Committee consisting of at least the President, Training Director, Vendor Director and Communications Director. The Bus Road-EO Committee shall make all plans, orders and/or secure any of the items needed to host an annual Bus Road-EO. These proposals must be presented no later than the January regular meeting to the Executive Board for approval as is or with changes.
Committee Chair: Kevin Means
Committee Members: Robert Feinberg, Curtis Thompson, James Page, Zachary Wouters
