Leadership & Governance

President

Emily Herndon

Terms Ends: 9/30/2028

Vice President

Stephanie Weyrauch

Terms Ends: 10/30/2027

Secretary

Laurie Roberts

Terms Ends: 9/30/2026

Treasurer

John Mischke

Terms Ends: 9/30/2026

Director - Education

Sari Stahl

Terms Ends: 10/30/2027

Director - Membership Services

jeffrey Smith

Terms Ends: 9/30/2026

Chief Delegate

Brent Denisar-Green

Terms Ends: 2027

Nominating Committee Chair

Audrey Elias

Terms Ends: 10/30/2026

2025 Committees and Chairpersons

Legislative
Samantha Schmidt, Emily Herndon, Lorena Payne, Stephanie Wayrouch, Sari Stahl, Bryce Harrington SPT, Jyndia Ruff, Laura Beth Winkler, Sari Stahl. (all terms end Fall 2025, two year terms),

Practice
Emily Herndon, Lorena Payne (WC)

Payment/Reimbursement
Emily Herndon, Samantha Schmidt, Ben Kingan, Christian Appel

Ethics
vacant

Education

Sari Stahl (Term ends 2027 Fall)

CE Review
Jim Sykes

Delegates
Brent Denisar-Green (2027), Brett Ballard (2026), Jen Bell (2029)

PTA Caucus Representative
Laurie Roberts. Term ends 2026

Federal Liaison
Ricardo Fernandez

Key Contacts
Ricardo Fernandez, Ralph Simpson, and vacant seat (Contact us to volunteer as a Key Contact)

Nominations

Each year, members are encouraged to submit nominations for qualified candidates to represent APTA MT through a variety of leadership positions.

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Volunteers Needed

Did you know APTAMT is run by volunteers like yourself? Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. We can help match a volunteer position to your passions and your time - call or write us today.

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Past Presidents

Years	Name
2025-PRESENT (term ends 2028)	Emily Herndon
2022-2025	Emily Herndon
2019-2022	Christian Appel
2016-2019	Jay Shaver
2013-2016 (3yr terms)	Jay Shaver
2011-2013	Beth Ikeda
2009-2011	Beth Ikeda
2007-2009	Lorena Pettet
2005-2007	Lorena Pettet
Pre-2005	Joe Smith Richard Smith Steve Anderson Gary Lusin Loren Wright Gail Wheatley