Volunteering with APA

sThe Appalachian Pipeliners Association (APA) Board of Directors is seeking active, engaged members to join the team. Joining the APA board of directors will broaden your professional network, enhance leadership skills, and provide an opportunity to contribute to the APA and our industry in an important way.

The APA is currently accepting nominations for several Board positions. Please use the contact form below to nominate someone who you feel would be a good fit (must be an active APA member). Also, we're always looking for volunteers who are passionate about our industry. Reach out if you would like to learn more and become involved.

Open positions

1. Vice President- Executive Board Position. 1 year term. Transition into president role for 2027 Year

2. Secretary- Executive Board Postion. 1 Year term. Transition into Vice President in 2027.

3. Events Director-Executive Board Position. 2 year term. Manages all event directors and calendar for all events in Appalachia across all organizations.

4. Communications Direction. 2 Year Term. Manages all APA communication, website, and email. Oversees Social Media and Marketing teams

5. Scholarship Director. 2 Year Tearm. Handles the scholarship process, including application process and interviews.

4. Special Events Co-chair. 2 year term. Planning, coordinating and executing smaller events like happy hours, co-events, and dinners/vendor events.

5. Marketing Committee- assist with social media, email, and marketing all events and apa related items

6. At large Board - general leadership and involvement across entire organization

8. Committee Members- Join one of the many APA committees to help plan and execute the APA's initiatives

Schedule of Board Selection

10/1/2025: Nominations Close

10/1-8/2025: Candidate Evaluation

10/15: Candidate selection and executive board member vote

Dec 11th: In Person Transition meeting

Jan 1 : Official transition and Board Position Term Begins

Certain Qualities can be predictors of a success as a board member, if you possess the following qualifications, we encourage you to get involved:

- Current APA Member

- Strong leadership abilities, good judgement, and excellent communication skills
- Ability to work on a team
- Respectful and considerate of the viewpoints of others
- Able to devote the time necessary to fulfill participation and travel requirements
- Attend 75% of monthly calls and attend 1 of 2 in person meetings per year.
- Have your company/supervisor's support to perform the role of a Board Member.

Self-nomination is encouraged and demonstrates your willingness to engage as a leader! Please fill out the attached form below by October 1st 2025.

If you are nominating another member, please note that in the form. As the Nominations Committee Chair and incoming President, I sincerely hope you will consider nominating yourself or another member for these important leadership roles.

Finally, it is my pleasure to announce the APA Board Transition Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 11th, 2025, from 11am-7:30pm for all past and current Executive Board Members and Directors to attend.

Thank you,

Jeremiah Richardson

Incoming APA President

NOMINATION FORM