GAPPT Committees

The GAPPT continues to grow due to the participation of its members... Members like you!  If you are interested in serving on a Standing Committee, please complete the Committee Interest Form. For additional information, contact the committee chairperson or the GAPPT Executive Director, Sue Reynolds, at [email protected].

Affiliate Committee

Chairperson: Peggy Taylor
Vice Chair: Amed Avila

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.

Audit Committee

Chairperson: Bryce Riddle

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.

 Board Development Committee

Chairperson: Chris Reynolds

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.

Communications Committee

Chairperson: Michaela Thompson

The Communications Committee is responsible for communications with membership via the quarterly newsletter, as well as information placed on the association's website. Learn more about the Communication Committee's responsibilities.

Finance Committee

Chairperson: Patina Brown

The Finance Committee is responsible for reporting the financial condition of the association to the Executive Board and the membership. The association's treasurer serves as the chair of the Finance Committee. Learn more about the Finance Committee's responsibilities.

Government Affairs Committee

Chairperson: Morgan Wurst

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.

Membership Committee

Chairperson: Allison Corbally

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

Program Committee

Chairperson: Jonathan Davidson

The Program Committee is responsible for establishing educational and developmental programs for GAPPT members. Learn more about the Program Committee's responsibilities.

Current Program Committee Members:

• Amed Avila (Fiduciary Trust Company International)
• Lisa Calhoun (Valor Ventures)
  
• Jonathan Davidson (Kessler, Topaz, Meltzer & Check) - Program Committee Chair
  
• Meredith Despins (National Association of Real Estate Investment)
• Grant Duncan (Brandes Investment Partners)
  
• Davy Godfrey (City of Marietta)
• John Krimmel (NEPC)
• Jim Meynard (WP Global Partners)
• Tim Milligan (Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund)
• Paul Murray (AndCo Consulting)
• Fran Peters (HarbourVest)
• Andrew Stephens (Fulton County Employees Retirement System)
• Peggy Taylor (Atlanta Capital Management)
  
• Mike Thistleton (Victory Capital Management)
  
• Tracy Ransom (Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund)
• Morgan Wurst (Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund)
  

Rules Committee

Chairperson: Tracy Ransom

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