During the Annual Business Meeting at the KAPPA Spring 2026 Conference, held April 21–23 in Hershey, new officers were elected and leadership transitions were announced for the KAPPA Board of Directors.

Mark Bodenschatz of The Pennsylvania State University left the board after serving his term as Immediate Past President. Mark is a long-time member of KAPPA, and we wish him well and hope he enjoys retirement. Thank you, Mark, for the leadership you provided. Your dedication and commitment to KAPPA and our members is much appreciated.

Erik Cagle moved into the role of Immediate Past President after serving as KAPPA President during the 2025–2026 term. Erik’s leadership helped guide the organization through another successful year of engagement, collaboration, and record growth. We thank him for his dedication and continued service to KAPPA.

Scott Albert of Slippery Rock University was promoted to President of the Board of Directors. Scott brings strong leadership experience and a continued commitment to advancing KAPPA’s mission.

Mike Hoffman of Penn State University was promoted to First Vice President. Mike has been an active contributor to the organization and will play a key role in supporting KAPPA’s strategic initiatives.

Brian Richards of Penn-Trafford School District was elected as Second Vice President. Brian’s experience and engagement within the organization will support continued member growth and development.

Michael Mumper of Franklin and Marshall College was elected as Director of Membership and Community. In this role, Michael will focus on strengthening member engagement and expanding KAPPA’s network.

Ashley Spears of Gannon University was elected as Director of Speakers and Events. Ashley will help lead the planning and delivery of KAPPA’s conferences and professional development opportunities.

KAPPA looks forward to the leadership of this dedicated group as the organization continues to support excellence in educational facilities across the region.

Mark your calendars for the ERAPPA 2026 Conference in Providence RI September 20-23, 2026. Use this link for more information Erappa 2026 – Revolutionary Ideas

KAPPA Announces Upcoming APPA Individual Awards

APPA is preparing to open nominations for its 2026 Individual Awards—honoring excellence, leadership, and service across the educational facilities profession.

APPA Fellow
Recognizes individuals who have made significant, field-advancing contributions through research, innovation, and leadership. (Note: Submissions are temporarily suspended while APPA updates the nomination process.)

Meritorious Service Award
APPA’s highest honor for lifetime service. Awarded to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and leadership at the international, regional, or chapter level. Nominations open December 1, 2025.

Pacesetter Award
Celebrates emerging leaders who have made strong contributions to their APPA region or chapter through service, professional development, and organizational advancement. Nominations open December 1, 2025.

These awards highlight the people who make a lasting impact on our profession and help move educational facilities management forward.

Celebrating Excellence in Our Community! 🌟

We are proud to recognize several outstanding members for their leadership, dedication, and service.

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🏆 Chapter Champion & Certificate of Merit

Please join us in congratulating Brian Richards, who received the ERAPPA Chapter Champion Award—the highest honor for a KAPPA member—at the ERAPPA Conference in Atlantic City on September 30.

Brian’s commitment to KAPPA runs deep. From his early contributions at the Community College of Allegheny County, where he helped grow membership and co-founded the Business Partner Engagement Committee, to his current role as Director of Buildings and Grounds at Penn Trafford Area School District, Brian continues to make a lasting impact locally and regionally.

Congratulations, Brian, on your Chapter Champion Award and Certificate of Merit! Your leadership and service are truly inspiring.

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👏 Certificate of Appreciation

A special thank you to Cristina Roth for years of tireless service filled with creativity, collaboration, and energy. While Cristina is taking a well-deserved break from the Board, she’ll continue to share her expertise on the Business Partner Engagement Committee.

Cristina, we appreciate you and celebrate your contributions!

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ERAPPA Recognition

Mark Bodenschatz – Certificate of Appreciation for Service as ERAPPA Chapter President

Jim Lewis – Certificate of Appreciation for Service on the ERAPPA Technology and Communications Committee

Both awards were presented at ERAPPA 2025 in Atlantic City, NJ (9/30/25).

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Congratulations to all honorees! Your dedication strengthens our community and inspires us all.

 

Bedford, PA — KAPPA concluded its 2025 Fall Conference at the historic Bedford Springs Resort after two energizing days filled with learning, networking, professional development, and meaningful engagement with our valued business partners. Facilities professionals from across Pennsylvania—representing K–12 schools, community colleges, and universities—came together to share best practices, explore new ideas, and strengthen the connections that support educational environments statewide.

Attendees participated in a variety of educational sessions and interactive discussions focused on operations, planning, leadership, and emerging trends in facilities management. Our vendor partners once again played an integral role, offering innovative solutions and hands-on demonstrations that added tremendous value to the conference experience.

KAPPA is also pleased to announce and welcome our newly elected Business Partner Liaison, Jennifer Ponce De Leon of JEM Group in Camp Hill, PA. Jennifer brings strong industry experience and a passion for collaboration, and we look forward to her leadership in strengthening KAPPA’s engagement with the business partner community.

Thank you to all who attended, presented, exhibited, and supported this year’s fall conference. We look forward to building on the energy and ideas shared at Bedford Springs as we continue advancing the mission of educational facilities professionals across the Commonwealth.