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Bringing the BPA mission to life

From planning events and operations to advocacy on Capitol Hill, the BPA staff brings the BPA mission to life every day through their vital work for our industry.

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Steve Skodak

Chief Executive Officer

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Nate Natale

Chief Operating Officer

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Jean Nagy

Chief Financial Officer

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Kara Saul-Rinaldi

Chief Policy Officer

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Bethany Sowinski

Director of Education and Events

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Chris Docchio

Director of Strategic Partnerships

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Gypsy Matlak

Director of Business Administration

Katie Miller

Director of Marketing and Communications

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Xavier Walter

Director of Outreach

Bryson Rose

Director of Community Impact

Robyn Hall

Customer Service Manager

Macie Melendez

Editorial Content Manager

Summer Rippel

Program Marketing Manager

Beth Lucchetti

Grant and Program Manager

Lois Miller

Meeting Planner

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Diane Chojnowski

Content Specialist


Join Our Team

BPA is currently accepting applications for two positions: Technical Director and Workforce Development Coordinator.

 

The Technical Director serves as BPA’s senior technical lead across all association activities, providing industry expertise and technical support to staff, partners, and funders. The Technical Director brings deep industry knowledge to position BPA as a national leader. View the full job description and apply here.

 

The Workforce Development Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operational execution of the Association’s workforce initiatives. This role owns the quality and completeness of all program deliverables. View the full job description and apply here.