APA Virginia Board APA Virginia 2024 Board Election Results are In!
Congratulations to our newly elected
board members!
Chapter President Elect
Nick Rogers, AICP, CZA
Vice President of Chapter Affairs
Justin D. Sanders, CZA, CTM
Vice President of External Affairs
Julie Chop, CZA, CTM
Vice President of Inclusion
Kyle Gilmer, AICP
Vice President of Legislative & Policy Affairs
Courtney Powell, AICP
Vice President of Membership
Brian Wegener
Vice President of Sections
Brad Shelton, AICP
Professional Development Officer
Caitlin Aubut, AICP
Secretary
Bryce Johnson, AICP
Treasurer
Erin Fisher, AICP
Elected leaders take office January 1, 2025.
FAICP Call For FAICP Nominations!
Election to the College of Fellows is one of the highest honors that the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) bestows upon a member. Fellows of AICP are honored in recognition of the achievements of the planner as an individual, elevating the Fellow before the public and the profession as a model planner who has made significant contributions to planning and society. Fellowship is awarded to planners who have been members of AICP and have achieved excellence in one or more career areas: professional practice, teaching, mentoring, research, and community service & leadership.
Please email letters of interests to
faicpchair@apavirginia.com no later than November 15, 2024.
APA Virginia 2024 Conference APA Virginia 2024 Award Winners
Congratulations to 2024 award winners! APA Virginia honored the 2024 Awards Program winners on July 23, 2024 during the Awards Ceremony at its annual conference at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia. To learn about the individual winners, winning projects, and the Awards Committee, visit our Conference Website.
Legislative Agenda View the APA Virginia 2024 Legislative Agenda
View the 2024 Legislative Agenda HERE
Members of the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Virginia) are committed to supporting economic prosperity for all residents and businesses in the Commonwealth. Planning provides opportunities for all Virginians to look into the future and work towards a long-term vision for their communities. Planners are reliable and trusted sources of information and committed to the communities they serve. The Chapter supports sound and legal planning efforts that enable localities to address needs in their communities. Annual updates to this legislative agenda do not negate previous years’ priorities.
Bylaws Bylaws Vote Update
The bylaw amendment considered by the membership on July 17, 2023, was overwhelmingly approved with more than 98% of the votes supporting the changes. The Board is working towards implementing the changes approved so stay tuned for a call for nominations for the Member Advocate positions. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out to Andrew Hopewell at president@apavirginia.com.
From the Executive Committee of APA Virginia: A Message from the Executive Board of the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association
The Executive Board of the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the behavior of a former board member, which led to the permanent revocation of their AICP and FAICP credentials. There is no place in the planning profession or society in general, for any form of harassment. APA Virginia applauds the courage and bravery of those who participated in and informed the Committee’s investigation. The harassment they endured was wrong and unacceptable. The Chapter prides itself on being an open and welcoming organization and wants to ensure that all interactions we have with individuals are positive and productive.
APA Virginia prioritizes the safety and security of all members when participating in Chapter-related activities. The Board of Directors will direct its resources toward enhanced measures to foster a safe and secure environment for these activities. Further discussion to facilitate the development of these measures will occur at the Board’s March 17th quarterly meeting in Roanoke, and will continue to be a focus of the Board’s work through the remainder of the year and beyond. If you have any concerns in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact Chapter President Andrew Hopewell (president@apavirginia.com) or Ralph Willmer, FAICP, the Ethics Officer for the American Planning Association at (312) 786-6360.
