Steering Committee

The following planners volunteered to serve on the Steering Committee to seek the creation of this Division.  They will continue to serve in an important leadership capacity until the membership is large enough to support an election of officers as outlined in the Bylaws.  Those who have volunteered to handle additional responsibilities are noted in parentheses.

Region I

Michael J. Kayes, AICP
President of Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, New York

Region II

Angela Harper, FAICP
Deputy County Manager for Henrico County, Virginia

Charlie Compton, AICP (Steering Committee Chair)
Planning Director for Lexington County, South Carolina

Judith M. Francis, AICP (Website Manager)
Office of Conservation and Community Affairs, State of North Carolina

Region III

Nicki van Vonno, AICP
Growth Management Department Director for Martin County, Florida

Jerry "Sam" Russell, AICP
GIS Director for Desoto County, Mississippi

Region IV

Dennis A. Sandquist, AICP (Conference Session Proposal Coordinator)
Deputy Planning Director for Lake County, Illinois

Region V

Keith L. Cubic
Planning Director for Douglas County, Oregon

Julio G. Iturreria
Long Range Program Manager for Arapahoe County, Colorado

Joseph Scorcio, AICP
Assistant Director of Public Works and Utilities for Pierce County, Washington

Region VI

Michael A. Harper, FAICP (Treasurer)
Advanced Planning Program Planning Manager for Washoe County, Nevada