PPA elects new board of directors

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Jeffrey Dachowski, M.Photog.Cr., CPP

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) announced New Hampshire-based photographer Jeffrey Dachowski, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, as its new president. On March 1, Dachowski began his year-long term that extends through the end of February 2023.

“When I look back on my career, it doesn’t take long to realize the impact PPA members, volunteers, and staff have had on me,” Dachowski said. “From the business education to the long friendships I’ve enjoyed, so many people in my life come from the PPA community. It is an honor and privilege to serve this organization as President.”

Dachowski becomes the nonprofit’s president after serving last year as the vice president. The new Treasurer, Mark Campbell, began his service as well. The previous Treasurer, Kira Derryberry, assumes the current role of Vice President. The previous President, Mary Fisk-Taylor, takes the role of Chair of the Board, with the previous Chair, Gregory Daniel, rotating off the Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors—all PPA members themselves—will shape the association’s vision until Febr. 28, 2023. The new board composition is as follows:

  • Chair Mary Fisk-Taylor, M.Photog.Hon.M.Photog.M.Wed.Photog.Cr., CPP, ABI, API, EA-ASP, from Richmond, VA
  • President Jeff Dachowski, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, from Bedford, NH
  • Vice President Kira Derryberry, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, from Tallahassee, FL
  • Treasurer Mark Campbell, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, API from Wheeling, WV
  • Director Trish Gilmore Cr.Photog., CPP from Warwick, RI, beginning her second term
  • Director Phaneendra Gudapati, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, from Plano, TX, beginning his first term
  • Director Makayla Jade Harris, CPP, from Saratoga Springs, NY, beginning her second term
  • Director George Joell III, Cr.Photog., from Fayetteville, NC, beginning his second term
  • Director Kesha Lambert from New Rochelle, NY, beginning her second term
  • Director Larry Lourcey, M.Photog.M.Artist.Cr., CPP, from Plano, TX, beginning his second term
  • Director Pete Rezac, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, from Reno, NV
  • Director Ronan Ryle from Clondalkin, Ireland, beginning his second term
  • Director Allison English Watkins, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, from Park City, UT, beginning her second ter

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.