POPAI Board Meeting Minutes for 05/13/2026
Called to order at 10:32am by President Angela Morris
Attending:
- Angela Morris, President
- Lindsey Villalpando, Vice-President
- Jason Moore, Treasurer
- Anthony Williams, Secretary
- Stacy LaPatra, District 1 Representative
- Jack Odle, District 2 Representative
- Stephanie Cole, District 3 Representative
- Josh Herman, District 5 Representative
- Lindsey Winger, District 6 Representative
- Jennifer Lampert, District 8 Representative
- Jared Owen, At-Large #1
- Chad Boruff, At-Large #2
- Adam McQueen, POPAI Representative to POAB and Past President
- Ryan Hull, POAB Representative to POPAI
- Brooke Trice, JDAI Representative to POPAI
- Shannon Chambers, Training Coordinator
- Cherie Epley
- Heather Malone
- Bob Schuster
- Mignon Ware
- Andria Geigle
Also In Attendance:
Stacey Poynter
Secretary's Report
President Angela Morris asked if everyone had the opportunity to review the minutes from the March 2026 meeting. A motion was made by Stephanie Cole to accept the minutes and was seconded by Chad Boruff. Motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer's Report
Treasurer Jason Moore reported the following balances:
- Checking Account: $53,803.21
- Savings Account: $70,860.33
- CD Investment: $33,142.38
Jason reported at this time there is only one outstanding check.
Jason reported at this time there is no change in the savings account interest rate.
Jason reported that taxes have been filed and there were no issues.
Jason updated the Board on possible switch in accounting software. Anthony Williams made a motion to approve Jason to proceed with the purchase of a new accounting software should he decide it is warranted based on his research and discussion with the accountant. The motion was seconded by Stacy LaPatra and passed unanimously.
Technology
Anthony Williams provided the Board with an update on his progress for the new website.
Membership
Lindsey Villalpando provided the Board with an update on its plans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of POPAI this year at the Fall Conference. Jenny Lampert will be working on a contest to design a T-Shirt recognizing the 40th anniversary that will be given to all participants at the Fall Conference. The winner of the contest will be provided a free registration to one of the following conferences of their choice (2026 Fall Conference, 2027 Management Institute, 2027 Fall Conference).
Education
Shannon Chambers updated the Board on plans for the Fall Conference.
Juvenile Delinquency Alternative Initiative (JDAI) Update
Brooke Trice reported that final decisions related to the FY27 grants have been made and reported to counties. She reported that grants across the state totaled 2 million dollars.
Brooke reminded the Board that the Local Leadership conference will be held in October in Plainfield Indiana.
Discussion was held about JDAI interest across the state.
Probation Officer Advisory Board Update
Ryan Hull reported that the Advisory Board will conduct their meeting on June 16, 2026 in person.
Election
Josh updated the Board on the Intent to Run forms received for the open District 4 representative. Anthony Williams made a motion to elect Curtis Mardis to this position and was seconded by Lindsey Villalpando. The motion passed unanimously.
Anthony Williams and Josh Herman will work together to announce elections for the 2026 Fall Conference. Members will be notified of the open races via the website (article and elections page) and email to all members.
Awards and Recognition
Stephanie Cole reported the nominations for 2026 will be announced in the mid-July 2026.
Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (JRAC)
Angela Morris reported that the next State JRAC meeting will occur on June 26, 2026 and the next Local JRAC meeting will occur on June 12, 2026. Additional JRAC committees were discussed. Adam McQueen will represent POPAI on the Legislation workgroup.
Legislation
Adam McQueen updated the Board about the recent communication received from the lobbyist regarding Summer Study committees for this year.
Redistricting and Bylaws Ad Hoc Committee
Josh Herman presented the plan from the Committee to update POPAI districts. This will entail a change to the current by-laws (Article XI). A motion was made by Lindsey Villalpando for the proposed changes to Article XI. The motion was seconded by Chad Boruff and passed unanimously. The next step is for the proposed alterations to be submitted to the membership for a thirty (30 day) comment period.
Salary Committee
Chad Boruff reported that the committee met yesterday. Discussion was held regarding this committee and next possible steps.
New Business
Angela Morris updated the Board on discussions held between the Leadership of POPAI and the Leadership of IACCAC on possible new approaches to deal with the current grant funding situation.
Angela asked the Board for possible topics for the POPAI/IACCAC joint Summer Assembly.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 10:30am EST (9:30am CST). The meeting will be held at 825 Sycamore Street, Room 201, Evansville, IN 47708.
A motion was made by Josh Herman to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Stephanie Cole and passed unanimously.