GAPPT Committees

Interested in getting more involved with the GAPPT? Please click HERE to completes the Committee Interest Form or contact the GAPPT Board Development Chair, Greg White.

Affiliate Committee

Chairperson: AJ Baltozer

The Affiliate Committee is responsible for supporting the mission of the GAPPT and its educational initiatives through the input of ideas and resources. (This committee is open to Affiliates only, and all Affiliate members are automatically included.)  Learn more about the Affiliate Committee's responsibilities here.

Audit Committee

Chairperson: Bryce Riddle, CRPF™

The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing and determining that the financial affairs of the Association are in order. Learn more about the Audit Committee's responsibilities here.

Board Development Committee

Chairperson: Greg White

The Board Development Committee is responsible for ensuring continuity of leadership on the Board of Directors and the Association’s Standing Committees. Learn more about the Board Development Committee's responsibilities here.

Communications Committee

Chairperson: Emily Fox

The Communications Committee is responsible for communicating with the membership via its quarterly newsletter, monthly online publication, and website. Learn more about the Communication Committee's responsibilities here.

Finance Committee

Chairperson: David Harris, CRPF™

The Finance Committee is responsible for reporting the financial condition of the Association to the Board of Directors and the membership. The GAPPT Treasurer serves as the chair of the Finance Committee. Learn more about the Finance Committee's responsibilities here.

Government Affairs Committee

Chairperson: Morgan Wurst, CRPF™

The Government Affairs Committee is responsible for maintaining a liaison with the Georgia General Assembly and informing the membership of important legislative and legal developments. Learn more about the Government Affairs Committee's responsibilities here.

Marketing Committee

Chairperson: Michael Moran

The Marketing Committee is responsible for developing initiatives for Board-approved outreach and identifying ways to increase the Association's name and brand recognition. Learn more about the Marketing Committee's responsibilities here.

Membership Committee

Chairperson: Chris Vassilopoulos

The Membership Committee is responsible for retaining and recruiting members. Learn more about the Membership Committee's responsibilities here.

Program Committee

Chairperson: Jonathan Davidson, CRPF™

The Program Committee is responsible for developing the Association's educational programming. Learn more about the Program Committee's responsibilities here.

Current Program Committee Members:

• AJ Baltozer, (DWS)
• Brandt Barlow, CRPF™ (Peace Officers' Annuity & Benefit Fund of Georgia) - CRPF™ Leadership Team Member
• David Barnes (NEPC)
• Ramona Bivins, CRPF™ (Clayton County Public Schools) - CRPF™ Leadership Team Member
• Paul Bronson, CRPF™ (Macon-Bibb County)
• Kevin Campbell, CRPF™(Taurus Private Markets) - CRPF™ Leadership Team Member
• Youlanda Carr, CRPF™ (City of Atlanta Pension Board)
• Allison Corbally, CRPF™ (PFM Asset Management)
• Jonathan Davidson, CRPF™ (Foster & Foster, Inc.) - Program Committee Chair
• LaShanda Dawkins, CRPF™ (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)
• Grant Duncan (Brandes Investment Partners) - CRPF™ Leadership Team Member
• Christopher Gibson (Ariel Investments)
• Joe Griffin, CRPF™ (Foster & Foster) - CRPF™ Leadership Team Member
• Matt Hamby, CRPF™ (City of Flowery Branch)
• David Harris, CRPF™ (Gwinnett County Public Schools)
• Tim Milligan, CRPF™ (Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund)
• Freddy Morgan, CRPF™ (City of Cartersville) - CRPF™ Leadership Team Member
• Tracy Ransom, CRPF™ (Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund) - CRPF™ Leadership Team Chair
• Keisha Register, CRPF™ (City of Marietta)
• Ron Shipman, CRPF™ (Macon Water Authority)
• Kevin Spanier (Gallagher)
• Andrew Stephens, CRPF™ (Fulton County Employees Retirement System)
• Gwelda Swilley (AndCo Consulting)
• David Ward, CRPF™(MARTA ATU Local 732 Employees Retirement Plan)
• Lawrence Watts, CRPF™ (Nyhart) - CRPF™ Leadership Team Member
• Morgan Wurst, CRPF™ (Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund)
  

The CRPF™ Leadership Team is responsible for reviewing the CRPF™ Course curriculum and assisting with selection and evaluation of its course presenters. The Team members serve as ad hoc members of the Program Committee. Learn more about the CRPF™ Leadership Team's Responsibilities here. 

Rules Committee

Chairperson: Ramona Bivins, CRPF™

The Rules Committee is responsible for recommending issues of governance for the Board of Directors and the Association. The GAPPT Vice President serves as chair of the Rules Committee. Learn more about the Rules Committee's responsibilities here.