Chapter Leadership
Board Qualifications
All Board members must be Chapter members during their term of office. Officers must have been APA members for at least the two years immediately prior to their service on the Board. Directors must have been APA members for at least a full year immediately prior to their service on the Board. The Vice President for Professional Development and Vice President for Professional Development-Elect must also be AICP members. Chapter-Only Members may participate and be elected as an at-Large Director of the Board.
Board Responsibilities
The 22-member board is responsible for organizing NCAC-sponsored events. Past events included local planning conferences, panel discussions, award ceremonies, social events, volunteer opportunities, and AICP-related classes. The board also promotes planning in the community and encourages professional development within the industry.
Board members serve for two years, attend monthly board meetings to conduct the business of the Chapter, lead and participate in Committees, facilitate events, and participate in various chapter activities. Current members were elected in December 2024 and terms run through December 2026. Click here for a description of each Board position.
2025-2026 Executive Board
| Position | Board Member |
|---|---|
| President | Dr. Ras T. Cannady II, AICP, PMP |
| President-Elect | Jeremy Hurlbutt, AICP |
| Past President | Scott Rowe, AICP, CNU-A |
| Professional Development Officer | Xavier Williams, AICP, PMP |
| Professional Development Officer-Elect | Scott Rowe, AICP, CNU-A |
| Vice President for Communications | Anna Smith, AICP |
| Vice President of Diversity & Outreach | Sam Braden IV, AICP |
| Vice President of Membership | David Myerholtz, AICP |
| Secretary | Sarah Benton, AICP |
| Treasurer | Tony LaColla, AICP |
| At-Large Director | Ricky Barker, AICP |
| At-Large Director | Andrew McCray |
| At-Large Director | Anthony Willingham, AICP |
| At-Large Director | Jill Schreifer, AICP, PMP |
| At-Large Director | Chris Berger, AICP |
| At-Large Director | Melissa Lindsjo, AICP, CNU-A |
| Faculty Representative - George Washington University | Andrew Bernish, AICP, GISP |
| Faculty Representative - Georgetown University | Uwe Brandes |
| Faculty Representative - University of Maryland | Clara E Irazábal Zurita, Arch., M.Sc., M.Arch., Ph.D. |
| Student Representatives - George Washington University | Michael Shenk |
| Student Representatives - Georgetown University | Frantz Pierre |
| Student Representative - University of Maryland | Emmanuelle Provolo |