About NPA: Leadership
NPA Board of Directors
The NPA Board of Directors governs the Network Professional Association,
approves budgets, sets strategic direction, and hires the Executive
Director.
Interest in Nominations/Appointments/Elections
Board of Directors 2024
David Bradette, Airdrie, Alberta, Canada - <bio> <send message> Secretary
Richard Allan Kelley, Sierra Vista, Arizona US - <bio> <send message> Treasurer
David Deitch, Sandy Springs, Georgia US - <bio> <send message> Chairman
Karen Allen Chicago, Illinois US - <bio> <send message> Director at Large
Emmanuel Agyarko Brobbey Ghana - <bio> <send message> Director at Large
[Past Leaders]
NPA Executive Office
Run by the NPA Executive Director, the Executive Office handles
the Associations operations. Staff at the Executive Office
serve as NPA committee liaisons as well as experts in areas such
as certification, marketing, publishing, finance, and strategic
relations. Every division of the Executive Office operates with
at least one NPA committee. For example, the member relations manager
works with the Member Advisory Committee, the accounting department
works with the Budget & Finance Committee, etc.
David Bradette <bio> <send message> Executive Director, Webmaster
Mike Seden <bio> <send message> Director of Partner Relations
David Deitch <bio> <send message> Social Media Director
Summary of the services provided by our volunteers:
- Membership
- Maintain current and accurate membership and distribute
to the executive board.
- Assist with promotion, retention, and recognition programs
or campaigns.
- Provide friendly and competent customer service for membership
questions.
- Advertising
- Actively solicit, via e-mail and follow-up, the support of
vendors, brokers and industry for the newsletter, and the annual
NetWorld+Interop Conference.
- Financial
- Collect, receive and deposit funds, fees and securities
of the Association.
- Provide accurate record keeping and accounting for all
monies.
- Provide consultation and advice on budgetary matters.
- Pay all approved itemized bills in a timely manner and
follow established guidelines.
- Communication
- Maintain telephone service and e-mail address for membership.
- Maintain fax line for membership and executive board communication.
- Communicate in the most efficient means with the membership
and the board of directors.
- Maintenance
- Maintain records and files.
- Secure and store all official Network Professional Association
documents.
NPA Executive Council (formerly the Governors Council) Founded in 2020, the NPA Executive Council is composed of volunteer NPA members and representatives of the Board of Directors. The mandate of the Executive Council is to manage meetings and activities of our NPA community.
NPA Chapters - Local chapters discontinued 2018
NPA Sponsors
Vendor Sponsors provide technology expertise, equipment, and financial
donations to support NPA programs and initiatives that further the
NPAs mission to advance the IT Network and IT Professionals industry. Inquiries can be directed to member services.
Associations
Associations support the NPA in a unilateral fashion, sharing expertise
and experience in the association business.
Government Agencies
Government agencies provide necessary endorsements for many of the
NPAs initiatives. The NPA lobbies government groups on behalf
of its members and the profession. |