Past and Present Board Members and Coordinators

President
(two-year term elected in even-numbered years at the annual Policy Meeting)

• 2021-present Lisa Lynch, CRP™, CEDS (completed Lori Boris’s term)
• 2020-June 2021 Lori Boris, RP®, MnCP
• 2018-2020 Nita Serrano, ACP, RP®, AACP, FRP 
• 2016-2018 Valerie Wilus, RP, PaC.P.
• 2014-2016 Lisa Vessels, RP®, CP®, FRP
• 2012-2014 Robert S. Hrouda, RP®
• 2010-2012 Tracey L. Young, RP® 
• 2008-2010 Georgette Lovelace, RP® 
• 2006-2008 Anita G. Haworth, RP® 
• 2005-2006 S. Kristine Farmer, RP®
• 2003-2005 Dianna Smiley, RP® 
• 2002-2003 Karen Belcher, RP®  (completed Laurie Mansell-Reich’s term) 
• 2001-2002 Lee Davis 
• 1999-2001 Sally Andress, RP® 
• 1998-1999 Robin Solomon 
• 1997-1998 Kathy Mehle (completed Susan’s term) 
• 1997-1998 Susan D. Daugherty, RP®  (pka Kilgerman) 
• 1996-1997 Sue Kaiser 
• 1994-1996 Mary Thomas, RP® 
• 1993-1994 Diane Soroko 
• 1991-1993 Merle Isgett, RP®
• 1988-1991 Jolene Miller 
• 1986-1988 Lu Hangley 
• 1984-1986 Laurie Roselle 
• 1983-1984 Joanne Polsinelli 
• 1982-1983 Mary Moon 
• 1981-1982 Jane Lamont 
• 1980-1981 Sandra Sabanske
• 1979-1980 Judith Current
• 1978-1979 Nancy Siegel – due to change in corporate structure now called President 
• 1977-1978 Jeanne Kowalski – Executive Director
• 1976-1977 Linnea Mitchell – Executive Director 
• 1975-1976 Sue Lin Chong – Chairperson 
• 1974-1975 Jennifer Moulton – Chairperson 

Director of Profession Development
(two-year term elected in odd-numbered years at the annual Policy Meeting)

• 2019-present Theda M. Yandell, RP® (Position renamed in 2020, formerly known as the Vice President and Director of Profession Development)
• 2017-2019 Mindi L Schaefer, M.S., RP®, OSBA, AACP
• 2015-2017 Allen F. Mihecoby, CLAS, RP® 
• 2013-2015 Beth Bialis, RP® 
• 2009-2013 Theresa A. Prater, RP® 
• 2009-2009 Jay Williams (June-October) 
• 2008-2009 Susan Ippoliti, RP® 
• 2005-2008 Beth King, RP®  
• 2004-2005 Holly Manlove 
• 2003-2004 Janice Amato 
• 2002-2003 Lesley Cox, RP® 
• 2001-2002 Debbie Repass 
• 2000-2001 Susan Witherspoon, RP® 
• 1998-2000 Betty Zimpfer 
• 1997-1998 Lori Gray appointed to fill position Kathey Mehle’s term when she became President 
• 1997-1998 Kathey Mehle 
• 1996-1997 Lawrence Ausink / Kathey Mehle 
• 1995-1996 Sue Kaiser 

Director of Positions & Issues
(two-year term elected in even-numbered years at the annual Policy Meeting)

• 2020-present Maren Schroeder, RP®, MnCP (Position renamed in 2020, formerly known as the Vice President and Director of Positions & Issues)
• 2016-2020 Lori Boris, RP®, MnCP
• 2014-2016 Lynne-Marie Reveliotis 
• 2012-2014 Lisa Vessels, CP®, FRP 
• 2010-2012 Robert S. Hrouda, RP® 
• 2008-2010 Tracey L. Young, RP® 
• 2006-2008 Wayne D. Akin 
• 2005-2006 Wayne D. Akin 
• 2004-2005 S. Kristine Farmer 
• 2003-2004 S. Kristine Farmer 
• 2002-2003 Steve Imondi, RP® 
• 2001-2002 Lesley G. Cox, RP® 
• 2000-2001 Mary Kay Rivera, RP® 
• 1999-2000 Mary Kay Rivera, RP® 
• 1998-1999 Rae Allen 
• 1997-1998 Laurel Bielec 
• 1995-1997 Susan Kilgerman 

Director of Membership
(two-year term elected in odd-numbered years at the annual Policy Meeting)

• 2019-Present Tom Stephenson, RP® (Position renamed in 2020, formerly known as the Vice President and Director of Membership)
• 2015-2019 Yvonne DeAntoneo
• 2012-2015 Cindy S. Welch, RP® 
• 2011-2012 Jessica Swedenhjelm, RP® 
• 2009-2011 Mary J. McLaughlin, RP® 
• 2006-2009 Linda McGirr 
• 2004-2006 Susan Ippoliti 
• 2002-2004 Elva Gonzalez 
• 2001-2002 Carolyn Saenz 
• 1999-2001 Victoria Nohea Naka'ahiki, RP® 
• 1997-1999 Sally Andress, RP® 
• 1996-1997 Julie Heitmanek 

Director of Paralegal Certification
(two-year term elected in even-numbered years at the annual Policy Meeting)

• 2020 – Present Lisa Vessels, RP®, CP® (Position renamed in 2020, formerly known as the Vice President and Director of Paralegal Certification)
• 2018-2020 Linda Odermott, RP®, OCP
• 2014-2018 Nita Serrano, RP® 
• 2010-2014 Suellen K. Honeychuck, RP® 
• 2006-2010 Ann W. Price, RP® (Position renamed in 2010, formerly known as the Vice President & Director of PACE.  Prior to this the position was known as the PACE Coordinator) 
• 2005-2006 Dianna Noyes, RP® 
• 2004-2005 Celia Elwell, RP® 
• 2002-2004 Susan K. Witherspoon, RP® 
• 2001-2002 Susan J. Martin, RP® 
• 1995-2001 Diane Gallo  

Director of Marketing
(two-year term elected in odd-numbered years at the annual Policy Meeting)

• 2019-Present Ronell Badua, AACP (Position renamed in 2020, formerly known as the Vice President and Director of Marketing)
• 2015-2019 Lisa Lynch, CRP, CEDS
• 2011-2015 Melissa Marquez Leslie 
• 2009-2011 Isabel A. Quintana 

Secretary & Director of Leadership Development
(two-year term elected in even-numbered years at the annual Policy Meeting)

• 2018-Present Mianne L. Besser (Position renamed in 2020, formerly known as the Secretary & Director of Operations)
• 2014-2018 Cherylan Shearer, IRP 
• 2012-2014 Valerie A. Wilus, RP®, Pa.C.P. 
• 2010-2012 Cheryl Corning 
• 2008-2010 Stephen Imondi, RP® 
• 2005-2007 Kelly S. Montgomery, RP® 
• 2004-2005 Dee Dee Dishman 
• 2003-2004 Colette Lemke 
• 2000-2003 Patricia Lyons 
• 1998-2000 Melissa Morrissey-West 
• 1997-1998 Pat Smith 
• 1996-1997 Kim Root 
• 1995-1996 Lawrence Ausink 
• 1994-1995 Katherine A. Jordon (Secretary/Treasurer) 
• 1993-1994 Susan M. Rousseau (Secretary/Treasurer) 
• 1992-1993 Shelly Sutton (Secretary/Treasurer) 
• 1990-1992 Beverly Woolson (Secretary) 
• 1989-1990 Kathy Allen (Secretary) 
• 1988-1989 Carolyn McKown (Secretary) 
• 1986-1987 Suzanne Lynch (Secretary) 
• 1984-1986 Karen Hunzelman (Secretary) 
• 1982-1984 Beverly Thomas (Secretary) 
• 1981-1982 Nancy Sutter (Secretary) 
• 1980-1981 Bill Douglass (Secretary) 
• 1979-1980 Jean Guzzetta (Secretary/Treasurer) 
• 1978-1979 Judith Current (Secretary/Treasurer) 

Treasurer & Director of Finance
(two-year term elected in odd-numbered years at the annual Policy Meeting)

• 2019-Present Lori Wagner, RP®, IRP
• 2018-2019 Barbara Helmeke Peppersack
• 2015-2017 MaryAnn Ivie, RP® 
• 2013-2015 Tracey Chandler, RP® 
• 2013-2013 Georgette Pecoraro, RP® (completing Karen Santagata's term) 
• 2008-2013 Karen A. Santagata, RP® 
• 2006-2008 Georgette Lovelace, RP® 
• 2004-2006 Anita Haworth, RP® 
• 2003-2004 John Kastan 
• 2002-2003 Barbara Wallace/Victoria Kimbrough/Anita Haworth, RP® 
• 1999-2002 Jocelyn Acker, RP® 
• 1997-1999 Barbara Peppersack 
• 1996-1997 Herbert Dorsainvil 
• 1995-1996 Katherine A. Jordon 
• 1994-1995 Katherine A. Jordon (Secretary/Treasurer) 
• 1993-1994 Susan M. Rousseau (Secretary/Treasurer) 
• 1992-1993 Shelly Sutton (Secretary/Treasurer) 
• 1991-1992 Shelly Sutton 
• 1990-1991 Engrid E. Tronsrue  
• 1988-1990 Sheila Novak 
• 1986-1988 Paula Gurley 
• 1985-1986 Chris Sise 
• 1984-1985 Janet Bickel 
• 1983-1984 Laurie Roselle 
• 1982-1983 Laura Petrucce 
• 1981-1982 Yvonne White 
• 1980-1981 Mary Moon 
• 1979-1980 Jean Guzzetta (Secretary/Treasurer) 
• 1978-1979 Judith Current (Secretary/Treasurer) 

Director, Region I
(one-year term elected at the annual Policy Meeting)

• 2018-Present Brenda Cothary
• 2016-2018 Ronell Badua
• 2014-2016 Tom Holmes 
• 2009-2014 Theda M. Yandell, RP® 
• 2006-2009 Theresa Prater, RP® 
• 2005-2006 De Dishman    
• 2003-2005 Beth King, RP® 
• 2001-2003 Dianna Smiley, RP® 
• 1998-2001 Lee Davis 
• 1997-1998 BJ Wade  
• 1995-1997 Kathey Mehle 
• 1994-1995 Kathey Mehle/Laurel Bielec 
• 1993-1994 Stormy Miller Ausink 
• 1992-1993 Stormy Miller 
• 1991-1992 Anne Sproul 
• 1990-1991 Leslie Harris 
• 1989-1990 Lawrence Ausink 
• 1988-1989 Pamela Raybourn 
• 1987-1988 Carole Hovda 
• 1986-1987 Joe Whalen 
• 1984-1986 Zarelda Lovinger 
• 1983-1984 Betty Lee Erne 
• 1982-1983 Janet Lande-Owens 
• 1981-1982 Lawrence Ausink 
• 1980-1981 Jane Lamont 
• 1978-1980 Lesslee Etzwiler 

Director, Region II
(two-year term elected in even-numbered years at the annual Policy Meeting, effective 2020, Reso. 20-01)

• July 2021-Present: Kelli M. Smith, CRP™
• 2020-July 2021 Ben Schneider, SHRM-CP, M.A.
• 2019-2020 Lisa Lynch, CRP™, CEDS
• 2019 Ben Schneider, SHRM-CP, M.A.
• 2015-2018 Mianne L. Besser 
• 2012-2015 Allen F. Mihecoby, CLAS, RP® 
• 2010-2012 Cindy S. Welch, RP® 
• 2007-2010 Helen Federline 
• 2004-2007 Debra Hindin-King 
• 2002-2004 Holly Manlove 
• 1999-2002 Fay Wilson-Gorring 
• 1997-1999 Karen Christenson 
• 1996-1997 Dana Ober-Watts 
• 1995-1996 Elsa G. Reyna 
• 1994-1995 Mary Beth Schultz 
• 1993-1994 Mary M. Thomas 
• 1992-1993 Mary Beth Schultz 
• 1990-1992 Loretta Nesbitt 
• 1989-1990 Engrid Tronsrue 
• 1988-1989 Lyla Hines 
• 1987-1988 Jolene Miller 
• 1985-1987 Lu Hangley 
• 1984-1985 Nancy Stanton 
• 1983-1984 Chris Sise 
• 1982-1983 Ginger Herbst 
• 1980-1982 Katherine Sheehy
• 1979-1980 Elizabeth Wennes 
• 1978-1979 Shannon Liddiard 

Director, Region III
(one-year term elected at the annual Policy Meeting)

• 2019-present Tracey Woolsey, RP®
• 2016-2019 Lori Wagner, RP®, IRP
• 2015-2016 Barbara O'Shaughnessy, FRP 
• 2013-2015 Yvonne DeAntoneo 
• 2012-2013 LaShonda Dillard 
• 2009-2012 Cherylan Shearer 
• 2006-2009 Mary McKay, CP®, RP® 
• 2005-2006 Linda McGirr 
• 2003-2005 Irene Yakovlevich 
• 2002-2003 Anita Haworth, RP®/Jane Phinney, RP® 
• 2001-2002 Karen Belcher, RP® 
• 2000-2001 Karen Belcher 
• 1999-2000 Susan Witherspoon, RP® 
• 1997-1999 Susan Witherspoon 
• 1996-1997 Elaine McBride Jenkins 
• 1994-1996 Brad Baber 
• 1993-1994 Angela Walls 
• 1991-1993 Ellen M. Kothman 
• 1990-1991 Martha S. Matthews 
• 1989-1990 Merle Isgett 
• 1987-1989 Denise Fike 
• 1985-1987 Lena Hinton 
• 1983-1985 Roberta Major 
• 1981-1983 William A. Douglas
• 1980-1981 Alice Ramsey 
• 1979-1980 Nancy Knowles 
• 1978-1979 Carol Ann Woods 

Director, Region IV
(two-year term elected in even-numbered years at the annual Policy Meeting, effective 2020, Reso. 20-01)

• 2020-present Donald P. Bristol, RP®, Pa.C.P.
• 2017-2020 Becky Reedy
• 2016-2017 Monique Luck, PaC.P.
• 2012-2016 Donna Huntermark, RP®, Pa.CP 
• 2011-2012 Valerie A. Wilus, RP®, Pa.C.P. 
• 2010-2011 Jessica Swedenhjelm, RP® 
• 2008-2010 Sandra K. Heintz 
• 2005-2008 Robert Hrouda, RP®  
• 2003-2005 Elaine Patton, RP® 
• 2002-2003 Laura Ahtes/Tom Bruno 
• 2001-2002 Mary L. Creekmore 
• 1999-2001 Kelly McKown, RP® 
• 1996-1999 Robin Solomon 
• 1994-1996 Kim Root 
• 1992-1994 Katherine A. Jordon 
• 1990-1992 Deborah Healy 
• 1989-1990 Chyllene Cattie 
• 1987-1989 Maureen Evans 
• 1985-1987 Magdalyn Cyganovich 
• 1983-1985 Nancy Langer 
• 1982-1983 Deborah Wilcox 
• 1981-1982 Beverly Thomas 
• 1979-1981 Joanne Polsinelli 
• 1978-1979 Mary Guinan 

Director, Region V
(one-year term elected at the annual Policy Meeting)

• 2019-present Catherine Allard, CP®
• 2015-2019 Josie Estes 
• 2014-2015 Laurie Noyes, RP® 
• 2013-2014 Patricia (Pat) Gagnon, RP® 
• 2010-2013 Beth Bialis, RP® 
• 2009-2010 Cheryl Corning 
• 2007-2009 Tracey Young, RP®
•  2005-2007 Sharon Spinelli 
• 2003-2005 Tina Wiles 
• 2002-2003 Mary Ann Alberino 
• 2001-2002 Kelly Reynolds, RP® 
• 2000-2001 Kelly Reynolds 
• 1999-2000 Jill Warner 

Board Advisor
(Immediate past President)

• 2020- present Nita Serrano, ACP, RP®, AACP, FRP 
• 2018-2020 Valerie Wilus, RP®, PaC.P.
• 2016-2018 Lisa Vessels, RP®, CP®, FRP
• 2014-2016 Robert (Bob) Hrouda, RP® 
• 2012-2014 Tracey L. Young, RP® 
• 2010-2012 Georgette Lovelace, RP® 
• 2008-2010 Anita G. Haworth, RP®
• 2006-2008 S. Kristine Farmer, RP® 
• 2005-2006 Holly Manlove
• 2004-2005 John Kastan 
• 2003-2004 Karen Belcher, RP®  (resigned before completion of term) 
• 2002-2003 Lee Davis (resigned before completion of term) 
• 2001-2002 Sally Andress, RP® 
• 1999-2001 Robin Solomon 
• 1998-1999 Kathey Mehle 
• 1997-1998 Sue Kaiser 
• 1996-1997 Mary Thomas 
• 1994-1995 Diane L. Soroko 
• 1993-1994 Merle L. Isgett 
• 1991-1993 Jolene Miller (Past President/Advising Director) 
• 1989-1991 Lu Hangley (Past President/Advising Director) 
• 1987-1989 Nancy Langer (Past President/Advising Director) 
• 1986-1987 Laurie Roselle (Past President/Advising Director) 
• 1984-1986 Joanne Polsinelli (Past President/Advising Director)
• 1983-1984 Mary Moon (Past President/Advising Director) 
• 1982-1983 Jane Lamont (Past President/Advising Director) 
• 1981-1982 Sandra Sabanske (Past President/Advising Director) 

Coordinators

Certification Coordinator - Study Materials
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2019-present Erin Ramil
• 2014-2019 Kristy Geron, RP® 
• 2012-2014 Nita Serrano, RP®, FRP  (position fka PACE Coordinator - Study Materials)
• 2010-2012 Judy Stouffer, RP® 
• 2009-2010 Suellen K. Honeychuck, RP® 
• 2008-2009 K. Paezle' Harris, CLA, RP®
• 2007-2008 Michele Shipley 
• 2005-2007 Vickie Newman, RP® 
• 2003-2005 Kelly Montgomery, RP® 
• 2001-2003 Deborah Worthington, CLA 

PACE Coordinator - Education
(2009 position sunset and duties merged into PACE Coordinator - Study Materials) 

• 2007-2009 Karen Santagata, RP® 
• 2006-2007 Yvonne M. Martinez, RP® 
• 2004-2006 Cindy Welch, RP® 
• 2001-2004 Celia C. Elwell, RP® 

Certification Coordinator - Ambassadors
(one-year term appointed in the weeks following the annual Policy Meeting)

• 2021-present Jessica Mieles
• 2019-2021 Becky Kerstetter
• 2017-2018 Mary Van Kleek
• 2016 Andrea Zwegat, RP®
• 2015 Beth Bialis, RP®
• 2012-2014 Lori Boris, RP®, MnCP
• 2011 Donna Huntermark, RP®, PaCP
• 2009-2011 K. Paezle' Harris, CLA, RP® 
• 2007-2009 Victoria Newman, RP® 
• 2006-2007 Dianna Noyes, RP® 
• 2004-2006 Ann W. Price, RP® 
• 2002-2004 Jocelyn L. Acker, RP® 
• 2001-2002 Joseph A. Zebzda, RP® 

Certification Coordinator - Public Relations
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2019-present Kristen Baker
• 2018-2019 Linda Odermott, RP®, OPC
• 2016-2018 Emily Merlin 
• 2014-2016 Deborah Binkley, RP® 
• 2013-2014 vacant 
• 2012-2013 Victoria Noha Naka'ahiki, RP®  (position fka PACE Coordinator - Public Relations
• 2011-2012 S. Hood 
• 2010-2011 vacant 
• 2008-2010 DeeDee Lantz 
• 2007-2008 Deborah Neale, RP® 
• 2004-2007 Kathleen Miller, RP® 
• 2003-2004 Anita Haworth, RP® 
• 2002-2003 Mike Kapp, RP® 
• 2001-2002 Victoria Nohea Naka'ahiki, RP® 

PACE Coordinator - Renewals
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2020 JP Fountain, RP®
• 2019 Laura Fisk, RP®
• 2016-2019 Beth Bialis 
• 2014-2016 Maggie Haase, RP®
• 2009-2014 Vickie Newman, RP® 
• 2005-2009 Suellen Honeychuck, RP® 

PCCE Coordinator - Renewals
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2020 Vanessa Laro, CRP, RP®
• 2019 Tracey Woolsey, RP®
• 2019 Linda Escobar
• 2016-2019 Mary Ann Myskiw-Jones 
• 2014-2016 Jodie Zolnowski, CRP
• 2013-2014 vacant
• 2012-2013 Kathy S. Rubio-Hudgins 

ABA Approval Commission Representative
(3 year term elected at annual Policy Meeting; next election in 2022 at the annual policy meeting for term beginning Aug 2023)

• 2019-present Mindi L Schaefer, M.S., RP®, OSBA, AACP
• 2016-2019 Tammy Smith
• 2013-2016 S. Kristine Farmer, MS, RP®, TBLS-BCP
• 2011-2013 Marie Koster 
• 2008-2011 Cynthia Minchillo, RP® 
• 2006-2008 Jane F. Sakiewicz, RP® 
• 2003-2006 Katherine A. Jordan, RP® 
• 1997-2003 Nancy B. Heller, RP® 
• 1991-1997 Jolene Miller 
• 1988-1991 Laurie Roselle 
• 1987-1988 Nanci Stanton 
• 1986-1987 Judith Current 
• 1985-1986 Trudy Doyle 

Education Coordinator
(three-year term elected at the annual Policy Meeting - next in 2021)

• 2018-present Alyson D. Poppiti, DCP
• 2017-2018 Brenda Cothary
• 2015-2017 Beth King, RP® 
• 2006-2015 Patricia E. Lyons, RP® 
• 2005-2006 Kathy Jordon, RP® 
• 2002-2005 Patricia Lyons, RP® 
• 2001-2002 Deborah Baer McKinney, RP® 
• 2000-2001 Nancy Heller, RP® 
• 1999-2000 Jolene Miller 
• 1997-1999 Loretta Nesbitt 
• 1994-1997 Laurie Roselle 
• 1993-1994 Laurie Roselle 
• 1992-1993 Laurie Roselle 
• 1991-1992 Laurie Roselle 
• 1990-1991 Chrisa Zinser 
• 1989-1990 Suzanne Burdett (resigned) 
• 1988-1989 Kathy Anderson 
• 1987-1988 Laurie Roselle 
• 1986-1987 Laurie Roselle 

Pro Bono Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2010-present Christine Flynn (also Pro Bono Liaison)
• 2014-2016 Co-Coordinator Megan Pyle 
• 2012-2013 Co-CoordinatorMary J. McLaughlin, RP® 
• 2010-2012 Co-Coordinator Judith Bardsley
• 2009-2010 Co-Coordinator Debbie Bryant (also Pro Bono Liaison)
• 2009-2010 Co-Coordinator Michael Misenheimer 
• 2007-2008 Co-Coordinators Susan Heisler and Mary McLaughlin, RP® (also Pro Bono Liaison) 
• 2006-2007 Susan Heisler (also Pro Bono Liaison to the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Services) 
• 2004-2006 Lori Thompson (also Pro Bono Liaison to the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Services) 
• 2003-2004 Co-Coordinators Lori Thompson (also Pro Bono Liaison to the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Services) and Raeann Bromark 
• 2002-2003 Co-Coordinators James West and Kathleen S. Partovi 
• 2000-2002 Laurie Mansell, RP®  (also Pro Bono Liaison to the ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Services) 
• 1999-2000 Laurie Mansell, RP® 
• 1995-1999 James Vale 
• 1994-1995 Co-Coordinators James Vales and Patricia Dotson 
• 1993-1994 Co-Coordinators Donna Barr and Mary Kelly Finnegan 
• 1992-1993 Co-Coordinators Donna Barr and Beverly Woolson 
• 1990-1992 Frances Whiteside 
• 1989-1990 Donna Barr 

Roles & Responsibilities Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2014-present Kathleen Miller, RP®
• 2012-2014 Sybil Taylor Aytch, RP®, M.Ed.
• 2010-2012 Vivian Luckiewicz, RP® 
• 2009-2010 Colette Lemke 
• 2007-2008 Annette Worthington 
• 2003-2007 Barbara Holmes, RP® 
• 2002-2003 Fay Wilson-Gorring 
• 2001-2002 Barbara S. Wallace, RP® 
• 2000-2001 Anita Haworth, RP® 
• 1999-2000 Rae Allen, RP® 
• 1998-1999 Kim Nichols 
• 1997-1998 Lynda Wall 
• 1996-1997 Doris Wente 
• 1995-1996 Frances Whiteside 

State of the Paralegal Profession Committee Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2018-present Co-coordinator Jessica M. Mieles
• 2018-present Co-coordinator Jessica Kubiak, RP®, OSBA Certified Paralegal
• 2015-2018 Becky Reedy
• 2012-2015 Mianne Besser

Technology Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2019-present Donald Bristol RP®, Pa.C.P.
• 2018-2019 Jay Williams
• 2014-2018 Vivian Luckiewicz, RP®, Pa.C.P. 
• 2012-2014 vacant 
• 2011-2012 Vivian Luckiewicz, RP® 
• 2010-2011 Kimberly Walker 
• 2008-2010 vacant 
• 2007-2008 Tamara C. Bigford 
• 2006-2007 vacant 
• 2004-2006 Katrina Bakke 
• 2002-2004 vacant 
• 2001-2002 Susan M. Gleason 
• 2000-2001 Debra Hindin-King 
• 1999-2000 Debra Hindin-King 
• 1998-1999 Connie Miksits 
• 1997-1998 Brian Haberly 
• 1996-1997 Chylenne Cattie 

Continuing Legal Education Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2018-present Co-coordinator Pamela Bass (Individual)
• 2018-present Co-coordinator Louise Reese (Commercial Providers)
• 2016-present Co-coordinators Tracey Barnes, RP®, Pa.C.P. (Associations)
• 2016-present Co-coordinators Linda Ruggiero, RP® (Associations)
• 2016-present Co-coordinators Barbara Tebo (Commercial Providers)
• 2016-2019 Co-coordinator Catherine Allard (Individual)
• 2017-2018 Pamela Bass (CLE Audits)
• 2014-2016 Co-coordinators Josie Estes and Catherine Allard 
• 2013-2014 Co-coordinators Juanita (Nita) Serrano, RP® and Theresa A. Prater, RP® with Josie Estes completing Theresa A. Prater, RP®'s term
• 2012-2013 Co-coordinators Kaye Keefe Mullinax, A.A.C.P, RP® and Tricia Mays 
• 2008-2012 Kaye Keefe Mullinax, A.A.C.P, RP® 
• 2007-2008 Co-coordinators Sue Beichley and Amy Frohwirth 
• 2006-2007 Co-coordinators Amy Frohwirth and Cindy Welch, RP®
• 2005-2006 Co-coordinators Theresa A. Prater, RP® and Amy Nailen 
• 2004-2005 Co-coordinators Theresa Prater, RP®  and Allen Mihecoby, CLA, RP® 
• 2003-2004 Co-coordinators Susan Gleason and Jayne Carlson 
• 2002-2003 Co-coordinators Theresa A. Prater, RP®  and Gwen Minnier, ACLA 
• 2002-2003 Susan Gleason 
• 2001-2002 Theresa A. Prater, RP® 
• 2000-2001 Dianna Smiley 
• 1998-2000 Dianna Smiley 
• 1996-1998 Amy Phillips 
• 1995-1996 Jeannie Johnston 
• 1994-1995 Linda Phillips
• 1993-1994 Sue Kligerman
• 1992-1993 Amy Retz 

Case Law Monitoring Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2019-present Anne Newcomer, RP®
• 2019-present Brenna Dickey, RP®
• 2018-2019 Lottie Wathen, IRP
• 2016-2018 Katherine Essex 
• 2014-2016 Shannon Mack 
• 2013-2014 Kerri Neitzel 
• 2012-2013 Mary Ann Myskiw-Jones, CP® 
• 2011-2012 Stacey Robinson 
• 2010-2011 Lisha Stone 
• 2008-2010 Holly H. Manlove 
• 2007-2008 Karen Santagata, RP® 
• 2006-2007 Sheila Egan 
• 2005-2006 Georgette Lovelace, RP® 
• 2003-2005 Co-coordinators Stephen Imondi, RP®  and Georgette Lovelace, RP® 
• 2001-2003 Melany Pollock 
• 1999-2001 Kim Adams 
• 1998-1999 Co-coordinators Julie Lux and Lynn Hall-Fore 
• 1997-1998 Rae Allen 
• 1996-1997 Denise Jaynex 
• 1995-1996 Lee Davis
  • Carol Butler - UPL research group
  • Mabel Diamond - ethics research group
• 1994-1995 CoAnn Sims - Coordinator and fee recovery research group
  • Thelma Hawkins - inmate research group and work product research group
  • Jackie Kuenn and Jane Garvin - UPL research group
• 1993-1994 Loretta Nesbitt  ? Thelma Hawkins - inmate research group
  • Alicia M. Kremer and Debbie Morrison - fee recovery group
  • Jackie Brown - UPL research group
  • CoAnn Sims - work product research group
• 1992-1993 Loretta Nesbitt  ? Thelma Hawkins - inmate research group
  • Alicia M. Kremer and Debbie Morrison - fee recovery group
  • Jackie Brown - UPL research group
  • CoAnn Sims - work product research group
• 1991-1992 Joyce Yeager  ? Alicia M. Kremer - paralegal fee recovery
  • Joan Sheehan - inmate research
  • Susan D. Kligerman - authorized practice of law
  • Kathy Gibson - work product privilege
• 1990-1991 Carla Teague - Coordinator and paralegal fee recovery
  • Pam Raybourn - unauthorized practice of law
  • Charlene Wilkinson - work product privilege
• 1989-1990
  • Susan Kaiser - paralegal fee recovery
  • Pam Raybourn - unauthorized practice of law
  • Mary Martin - work product privilege

Regulation Review Coordinator
(one-year term appointed in the weeks following the annual Policy Meeting)

• 2020 Cynthia Bynum
• 2019 Tom Stephenson, ILAP
• 2017-2018 Ed Schneider
• 2016-2017 Maren Schroeder, RP®, MnCP
• 2014-2016 Linda Odermott, RP® 
• 2013-2014 Marie Koster 
• 2012-2013 Vivian Luckiewicz, RP®, Pa.CP 
• 2009-2012 Lisa Vessels, CP®, FRP 
• 2007-2009 Robin Nicholson 
• 2006-2007 Tracey L. Young, RP® 
• 2005-2006 Jane F. Sakiewicz, RP® 
• 2004-2005 Vacant 
• 2003-2004 Susan Ippoliti 
• 1998-2003 Karen Linger 
• 1997-1998 Robin Mangiulli Oslund 
• 1995-1997 Dorene Ridgway 
• 1994-1995 Carolyn McKown 

Legislative Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2014-present Jeff Watts, MA, CP®
• 2016-2018 Brenda Cothary
• 2013-2014 Amber Heinecke with Jeff Watts completing the term
• 2012-2013 Yvonne DeAntoneo
• 2010-2012 Jay Williams 
• 2008-2010 S. Kristine Farmer, RP® 
• 2007-2008 Jay Williams 
• 2006-2007 Holly Manlove 
• 2005-2006 Brenda Cothary 
• 2004-2005 Kelli Wilcox 
• 2003-2004 Roxanne Baxter, CLA 
• 2000-2003 Stephen Imondi, RP® 
• 1998-2000 Cynthia Minchillo 
• 1997-1998 Leslie Lynch 
• 1995-1997 Betty A. Zimpfer  (prior to this the position was a Chair) 
• 1994-1995 Susan D. Kligerman 
• 1992-1994 Mary Dickhaut 
• 1991-1992 Marie Tangney 
• 1990-1991 Janet Daly and Marie Tangney 
• 1989-1990 Loretta Nesbitt 
• 1988-1989 Chyllene Cattie and Richard Terry 
• 1987-1988 Lorraine DiGiovanni and Chyllene Cattie 
• 1986-1987 Elizabeth Jacobs 
• 1985-1986 Nanci Stanton 
• 1984-1985 Kris Mavetz 

Ethics Board Chairs
(three year term appointed at the Summer Board Meeting)

• 2015-present Pamela J. Starr, CBA, J.S.M.
• 2014-2015 Raeann Bromark
• 2013-2014 Sally Lunday, CP
• 2010-2013 Christine Flynn
• 2007-2010 Sybil Taylor Aytch, RP®, M.Ed.
• 2005-2007 Stephen P. Imondi
• 2002 Lisa Newcity, Esq.
• 1999 Pam Raybourn
• 1998 Susan Kligerman

Ethics and Professional Responsibility Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2019-present Mariana Fradman
• 2016-2019 KaTina Whitfield, ALP, CRP
• 2015-2016 Jenny Johnson Barker
• 2014-2015 Candy Ryan, CRP
• 2012-2013 Lynne-Marie Reveliotis 
• 2009-2012 Edna Wallace, RP® 
• 2008-2009 Lourdes Bugarin 
• 2007-2008 vacant 
• 2006-2007 Lesley Cox, RP® 
• 2005-2006 Kay Redburn 
• 2004-2005 Jose Pedro Santos 
• 2003-2004 Anita G. Haworth, RP® 
• 2002-2003 Mary L. Creekmore 
• 2001-2002 Anita G. Haworth, RP® 
• 2000-2001 Debbie Repass 
• 1999-2000 Co-coordinators Patricia Lyons and Elaine Kendall 
• 1997-1999 Lynn Wigton 
• 1996-1997 Andrea Doty and M. Lynn Wigton 
• 1995-1996 Robin Solomon and Andrea Doty 
• 1995-1996 Andrea Doty and  M. Lynn Wigton 

Unauthorized Practice of Law Research Coordinator

• 2008-2009 Edna Wallace, RP®
• 2007-2008 vacant 
• 2006-2007 Janice L. Garren, CLAS 
• 2005-2006 Valerie Dolan 
• 2003-2005 Valerie Dolan and Scherry Elson 
• 2001-2003 S. Kristine Farmer 
• 2000-2001 S. Kristine Farmer and Katherine Krader 
• 1999-2000 Dana Ober-Watts 
• 1997-1999 Jocelyn l. Ackers 
• 1995-1997 Wendi Rogers 
• 1995-1996 Jean Ann Edwards 

Special Research Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2014-2015 Tanya Patterson 
• 2013-2014 Mary Ann Myskiw-Jones, CP®, CRP 
• 2012-2013 vacant 
• 2011-2012 Mianne Besser 
• 2010-2011 vacant 
• 2009-2010 Jay Williams and Sharie Wallerstein 
• 2007-2009 vacant 
• 2006-2007 Lou Bugarin 
• 2005-2006 Lesley Cox, RP® 
• 2003-2005 Wayne Akin 
• 2002-2003 vacant
• 2001-2002 Stephanie Hawkes, RP® 
• 2000-2001 Judith Baxter-Warrington 
• 1999-2000 Karen Belcher 
• 1997-1999 Christine Watson 
• 1995-1996 Melissa Morrissey 

Bar Association Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2016-present Sybil Taylor Aytch, RP,® M.Ed.
• 2014-2016 Amber Underhill 
• 2013-2014 Annette Long, CRP 
• 2012-2013 Edna Wallace, RP® 
• 2011-2012 Karen Jones 
• 2010-2011 Angela R. White 
• 2009-2010 vacant 
• 2007-2009 Nicole Canter 
• 2001-2007 Helen Federline 
• 2000-2001 Melissa Morrisey 
• 1999-2000 Laurie Mansell, RP®
• 1999-2000 Deborah Baer McKinney, RP® 
• 1998-1999 Mary Kay Rivera 

Ad Hoc Prison Inmate Coordinator

• 2000-2001 Jill Ann Warner, RP® 
• 1999-2000 Kathryn C. Sitz 
• 1998-1999 Victorialei Nohea Naka’ahiki, RP® 

Multidisciplinary and Multijurisdictional Practice Coordinator

• 2003-2004 Lesley G. Cox, RP® 
• 2002-2003 ? 
• 2001-2002 Cheryl C. Foote 
• 2000-2001 Lesley Cox, RP®

Foundation Coordinator

• 2001-2002 Lisa A. Ratzlaff, RP®
• 2000-2001 Gina Crawford 

Records Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2019-present Barbara O'Shaughnessy FRP
• 2016-2019 Mary L Roberts
• 2014-2016 Vivian Luckiewicz, RP®, Pa.C.P. 
• 1999-present Barbara Peppersack 
• 1997-1999   Kathy Jordan 

Repository Coordinator

• 1998-2000 Theresa Prater
• 1997-1998 Deborah Baer McKinney 
• 1996-1997 Susan Witherspoon and Jane Bannon 
• 1995-1996 Susan Witherspoon 
• 1993-1994 Allison Zadjowicz 
• 1990-1992 Dana McCarty (DALA) 
• 1989-1990 Chyllene Cattie (PAP) 
• 1988-1989 Barbara Davis (CPA) 

Internet Communications Coordinator

• 2007-2008 vacant 
• 2006-2007 Debra Harris 
• 2005-2006 vacant 
• 2004-2005 Suellen Honeychuck, RP® 
• 2003-2004 Celia Elwell, RP®  and Suellen Honeychuck 
• 2002-2003 Celia C. Elwell, RP®  and Cheryl C. Foote 
• 2001-2002 Ella Capuano and Cheryl C. Foote 
• 2000-2001 Beth Brandstetter 
• 1999-2000 John Osborn 

Book Club Coordinator

• 2003-2004 Jennifer Sybyl and Stephanie Colbianchi 
• 2002-2003 Lori Gray 

Membership Growth Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2020-Present Choua Lee
• 2017-2018 Co-coordinators Tracey Woolsey and Jay Williams 
• 2016 Co-coordinators Tamara McLendon-Coleman, RP® and Tracey Woolsey
• 2014-2015 Lisa Lynch, CRP
• 2012-2014 Catherine Allard 
• 2011-2012 April Allord 
• 2010-2011 vacant 
• 2008-2010 Robert S. Hrouda, RP® 
• 2007-2008 Sharon Spinelli 
• 2003-2007 Isabel Quintana 
• 2001-2003 Julie-Ann A. MacDonald 
• 1999-2001 Carolyn Saenz 
• 1998-1999 Laural Bielec 
• 1997-1998 Dana Ober-Watts 
• 1996-1997 Kelly Seck 
• 1995-1996 Alisa Young 
• 1992-1994 Anita Todmann and Julie Hetjmanek 
• 1991-1992 Anita Todmann 
• 1991-1992 Pat Smith (resigned)
• 1989-1991 Nancy B. Heller 

Association Management Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2018-present Kristy Fisher, RP®
• 2018-present Maren Schroeder, RP®, MnCP
• 2018 Tracey Woolsey, RP®
• 2016-2018 Co-coordinators Linda Odermott and Kelli Smith
• 2012-2016 Candy Ryan, CRP
• 2011-2012 vacant 
• 2007-2011 Patricia C. Gagnon, RP® 
• 2005-2006 Tina Wiles 
• 2004-2005 David Herrera 
• 2003-2004 Yvonne Lewis, CLA 
• 2002-2003 Patricia C. Gagnon, RP®
• 2001-2002 Vicki Turner 
• 2000-2001 Connie Miksits and Vicki Turner 
• 1999-2000 Connie Miksits 
• 1998-1999 Michele Boerder
• 1996-1998 Kim Nichols 
• 1995-1996 Pat Smith and Becky Savino 
• 1994-1995 Loretta Nesbett/Nancy Abair 
• 1993-1994 Kim Root 
• 1992-1993 Barbara Johnson 
• 1991-1992 Darla Portik 

Membership Benefits Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2018 Mariela Cawthorn
• 2013-2017 Mary J. McLaughlin, RP®
• 2012-2013 Cherylan Shearer 
• 2011-2012 vacant 
• 2010-2011 Mary J. McLaughlin, RP® 
• 2009-2010 Lou Bugarin, RP® 
• 2002-2009 Mary McLaughlin 
• 1998-2001 Wendi Rogers 
• 1997-1998 Nan Abair 
• 1994-1997 Debbie Healy 
• 1991-1994 Shelly Sutton 

International Relations Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2016-2018 Robert Hrouda 
• 2013-2016 Babette Pace, Pa.C.P. 
• 200?-2013 Eric Baker 
• 2006-200? ? 
• 2005-2006 Jose Pedro Santos 
• 2004-2005 Kelly Montgomery, RP® 
• 2003-2004 Finola M. Harte 
• 2002-2003 Victoria Nohea Naka’ahiki, RP® 
• 2001-2002 Victoria Nohea Naka’ahiki, RP® 
• 2000-2001 Anita Hong 
• 1998-1999 Pauline Zenner 
• 1996-1997 Fay Wilson Goring and Pauline Zenner 
• 1995-1996 Kimberly Nichols 
• 1995-1996 Elsa G. Reyna 
• 1994-1995 Lauren Watson 
• 1993-1994 Carolyn Saenz 
• 1992-1993 Diane Vruno 
• 1991-1992 Lu Hangley 
• 1990-1991 Lu Hangley 
• 1989-1990 Lu Hangley 

Association Leadership Training Coordinator
(one-year term appointed in the weeks following the annual Policy Meeting)

• 2020 Maren Schroeder, RP®, MnCP
• 2019 Jessicak Kubiak, RP®, OSBA
• 2017-2018 Brenna Dickey, RP®
• 2016-2017 Mindi L Schaefer, M.S., RP®, OSBA, AACP
• 2013-2016 Debra Hindin-King 
• 2012-2013 S. Kristine Farmer, RP® 
• 2008-2010 Jessica Swedenhjelm 
• 2007-2008 vacant 
• 2004-2007 Anne Rosenthal & Andrea Shindlebower 
• 2002-2004 Linda Hightshue 
• 2001-2002 Kim Nichols, RP® 
• 1999-2001 Karen Christenson
• 1997-1999 Jill Warner 
• 1996-1997 Sally Andress 
• 1995-1996 Chyllene Cattie 

Marketing Coordinator

• 2010-2011 Sybil Taylor Aytch, RP®, M.Ed
• 2007-2010 Anne Rosenthal
• 2006-2007 S. Kristine Farmer, RP®  (Board Advisor)
• 2005-2006 Holly Manlove (Board Advisor) 
• 2004-2005 John J. Kastan (Board Advisor) 

Strategic Alliance Coordinator

• 2020-Present Diana Roth, RP®
• 2015-2016 Monique Luck, PaC.P.

Student Membership Growth Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2020-Present Molly King and Lauren Predmore
• 2014-2018 Jessica Kubiak 
• 2013-2014 Cari Bonty, RP® 
• 2012-2013 Babette Pace 
• 2011-2012 Molly King 
• 2010-2011 Babette Pace 
• 2010-2010 Raeann Bromark 
• 2008-2010 Glenna Fugazzi, RP® 
• 2006-2008 vacant 
• 2004-2006 Catherine West Lefko 
• 2003-2004 Laura Schnurpel 
• 2002-2003 Letitia Y. Carey 
• 2000-2002 Jacqueline C. Prosperi 
• 1999-2000 Karen Belcher 
• 1998-1999 Kathi Hopkins 

Armed Forces Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2019-present Nicole Martinez
• 2016-2018 Linda Odermott 
• 2014-2016 Vicki Samuels 
• 2013-2014 Asa Rubman, CRP, A+ 
• 2012-2013 Babette Pace 
• 2011-2012 Cari Bonty 
• 2010-2011 Wayne Baker and Valerie A. Wilus, RP®, Pa.C.P. 
• 2009-2010 Stephen DiStefano 
• 2008-2009 Charlene Healy, RP® , Stephen DiStefano 
• 2003-2008 Charlene Healy, RP® 
• 2002-2003 Jane Phinney 
• 2001-2002 Sharon Kellogg 

In-House Paralegal Coordinator
(one year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2020 Yvonne DeAntoneo
  2019-2020 Renee De La Cruz, ILAP

Professional Advocacy Coordinator

• 2005-2006 Jane Sakiewicz, RP® 
• 2003-2005 vacant 
• 2002-2003 Jose Pedro Santos 
• 2001-2002 Ann Birkhaus 
• 1999-2001 Robin Ostlund, RP® 
• 1998-1999 Christine Watson 
• 1997-1998 Denise Jaynes 
• 1996-1997 Lori Gray 

Intellectual Property Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2012-present Michael L. Vertullo 
• 2008-2012 Maggie Haase, RP® 
• 2005-2008 Jody M. Nelson Burgess 
• 2004-2005 Wayne D. Akin 

Website Content Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2019-present Liana Podman
• 2019-present Susan Vanderwalker
• 2019 Ronell Badua
• 2015-2018 Brenna Dickey, RP®
• 2014-2015 Barbara O’Shaughnessy, FRP 
• 2011-2014 Angela R. Hopson (f/k/a Angela White) 
• 2008-2011 Wayne D. Akin
•  2007-2008 vacant 
• 2006-2007 Debra Orth 
• 2005-2006 Bradley Peterson 

Advertising/Public Relations Coordinator

• 2015-2016 Ronell B. Badua
• 2014-2015 Cynthia Minchillo, RP®

Corporate Partners Program Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2021-present Jay M. Williams, TBLS-BCP
• 2016-2018 Heidi M. Coleman, AACP, DCP
• 2013-2015 Georgette Pecoraro, RP® 
• 2012-2013 Pamela Angel 
• 2011-2012 Patty Meagher 
• 200?-2010 Melissa M. Leslie 

Internal Marketing Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2019-2021 Josie Estes
• 2016-2018 Robyn Sweet, CRP

Editorial Coordinator 
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2020-Present Becky Reedy
• 2018-2020 Wendy Otto, RP®

Marketing the Paralegal Profession Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2021-current Tina Wiles
• 2019-current Nancy Cominoli, RP®
• 2018-2019 Sarah White

Social Media Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2021-present Diana Roth, RP®
• 2019-2020 Tisha Delgado

Foundation for the Advancement of the Paralegal Profession Coordinator

• 2007-2013 Kathleen K. Miller, RP® 
• 199?-2007 Andrea G. Lupanze, RP® 

Governing Documents Coordinator
(one-year term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2019-present Cherlan Shearer
• 2018 Brittany Hays
• 2016-2018 Brenna Dickey , RP®
• 2014-2016 Stephen Imondi, RP®
• 2013-2014 Michelle Regnier-Birr and Stephen Imondi, RP® 
• 2012-2013 Laurie Noyes, RP® 
• 2011-2012 Helen Federline 
• 2010-2011 Jaye Vacca 
• 2008-2010 Patricia A. Junker 

Convention Coordinator
(biennial term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting - next appointment 2020)

• 2016-2019 Jessica Kubiak 
• 2014-2016 Valerie Wilus, RP®, Pa.C.P. 
• 2013-2014 Cherylan Shearer 

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Coordinator
(one year-term appointed at the Winter Board Meeting)

• 2017-present Sybil Taylor Aytch, RP®, M.Ed.

Inside Reports Coordinator

• 2020-2021 Becky Reedy
• 2019 Theda Yandell, RP®
• 2016-2018 Theresa Prater
• 2015-2016 Ronell Badua
• 2013-2015 Becky Reedy