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2025-2026 Assignments

Audit Committee

Shall Consist of three non-board members and 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.

 

Committee Chair: 

Committee 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.

 

Committee Chair: Robert Feinberg

Committee Members: Zachary Wouters, Tammie White

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.

 

Committee Chair: Robert Feinberg

Members: Tammie White, Robert McDown

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.

2025-2026 Conference Committee Assignments

Conference Awards and Pins

Committee Chair: Richelle Miller

Committee Members: Matt Messelt, Robert Feinberg

Description of Duties: 

  • Responsible for planning and purchasing materials for Annual Awards and Pins for the Annual Conference

Mechanic's Day (Conference)

Committee Chair: James Page

Committee Members: Curtis Thompson, Jay Hunt, 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

Committee Chair: Curtis Thompson

Committee Members: Robert Feinberg, Richelle Miller, Matt Messelt, Tammie White

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

Committee Chair: Robert Feinberg

Committee Members: James Page, Richelle Miller, Tammie White, Matt Messelt, Robby Holzberger, J. Graham, Cody Thompson

Description of Duties: 

  • Planning and coordinating the logistical aspects for the Annual Conference with the venue.
  • Coordinate catering and meal services.

Vendor Trade Show

Committee Chair: James Page

Committee Members: Kevin Means, Shannon Fulford, Zachary Wouters

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

Committee Chair: Robert Feinberg

Committee Members: James Page, Richelle Miller, Robert McDown, J. Graham, Eric Anderson, Albany McClure, Shannon Fulford

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 Chair: Zachary Wouters

Committee Members: Tammie White, Richelle Miller, Kayla Hunt, Travis Lashbrook, Eric Anderson, Matt Meselt, Robby Holzberger, Albany McClure

Description of Duties: 

  • Ensure all conference attendees are registered for the Annual Conference.
  • Assist attendees with billing questions or concerns.