GAPPT Committees

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Interested in getting more involved with the GAPPT? Please contact the GAPPT Board Development Chair, Greg White, or the GAPPT office at [email protected].


Affiliate Committee

Chairperson: AJ Baltozer

The Affiliate Committee supports the mission of the GAPPT and its educational initiatives by providing ideas and resources. (This committee is open to Affiliates only, and all Affiliate members are automatically included.)  Learn more about the Affiliate Committee's responsibilities here.


Audit Committee

Chairperson: Bryce Riddle, CRPF™

The Audit Committee reviews and determines that the Association's financial affairs are in order. Learn more about the Audit Committee's responsibilities here.


Board Development Committee

Chairperson: Greg White

The Board Development Committee ensures continuity of leadership on the Board of Directors and the Association’s Standing Committees. Learn more about the Board Development Committee's responsibilities here.


Communications Committee

Chairperson: Emily Fox

The Communications Committee helps communicate with the membership through the quarterly newsletter, monthly online publication, and website. Learn more about the Communications Committee's responsibilities here.


Finance Committee

Chairperson: David Harris, CRPF™

The Finance Committee reports the Association's financial condition to the Board of Directors and the membership. The GAPPT Treasurer chairs the Finance Committee. Learn more about the Finance Committee's responsibilities here.


Government Affairs Committee

Chairperson: Morgan Wurst, CRPF™

The Government Affairs Committee maintains a liaison with the Georgia General Assembly and informs the membership of important legislative and legal developments. Learn more about the Government Affairs Committee's responsibilities here.


Marketing Committee

Chairperson: Michael Moran

The Marketing Committee develops initiatives for Board-approved outreach and identifies ways to increase the Association's name and brand recognition. Learn more about the Marketing Committee's responsibilities here.


Membership Committee

Chairperson: Chris Vassilopoulos

The Membership Committee helps retain and recruit members. Learn more about the Membership Committee's responsibilities here.


Program Committee

Chairperson: Jonathan Davidson, CRPF™

The Program Committee develops the Association's educational programming. Learn more about the Program Committee's responsibilities here.

Current Program Committee Members:

  • AJ Baltozer, (DWS)
  • Brandt Barlow, CRPF™ (Peace Officers' Annuity & Benefit Fund of Georgia)
  • David Barnes (NEPC)
  • Ramona Bivins, CRPF™ (Clayton County Public Schools)
  • Patrick Bonito, CRPF™ (City of Marietta)
  • Paul Bronson, CRPF™ (Macon-Bibb County)
  • Kevin Campbell, CRPF™(Taurus Private Markets)
  • Youlanda Carr, CRPF™ (City of Atlanta Pension Board)
  • Allison Corbally, CRPF™ (U.S.Bancorp Asset Management)
  • Jonathan Davidson, CRPF™ (Foster & Foster, Inc.) - Program Committee Chair
  • LaShanda Dawkins, CRPF™ (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) - DCPF™ Subcommittee Chair
  • Marvin Dereef, CRPF™ (Fulton County Schools)
  • Caroline Dorsey (Seyfarth Shaw) - CAFD™ Subcommittee Chair
  • Christopher Gibson (Atlanta Capital)
  • Joe Griffin, CRPF™ (Foster & Foster)
  • Tyler Grumbles (Mariner)
  • Matt Hamby, CRPF™ (City of Flowery Branch)
  • David Harris, CRPF™ (Gwinnett County Public Schools)
  • Tim Milligan, CRPF™ (Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund)
  • Freddy Morgan, CRPF™ (City of Cartersville)
  • Tracy Ransom, CRPF™ (Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund) - CRPF™ Leadership Team Chair
  • Keisha Register, CRPF™ (City of Marietta)
  • Kevin Spanier (Gallagher)
  • Andrew Stephens, CRPF™ (Fulton County Employees Retirement System)
  • David Ward, CRPF™(MARTA ATU Local 732 Employees Retirement Plan)
  • Lawrence Watts, CRPF™ (Nyhart)
  • Morgan Wurst, CRPF™ (Georgia Firefighters' Pension Fund)

Members of the CRPF™ Leadership Team, the DCPF™ Subcommittee, and the CAFD™ Subcommittee review their course curricula and help select and evaluate course presenters.


Rules Committee

Chairperson: Ramona Bivins, CRPF™

The Rules Committee recommends issues of governance for the Board of Directors and the Association. The GAPPT Vice President chairs the Rules Committee. Learn more about the Rules Committee's responsibilities here.