POPAI Board Meeting Minutes for 12/10/2025
Meeting was called to order at 10:31am by President Angela Morris
Attending:
- Angela Morris, President
- Lindsey Villalpando, Vice-President
- Andria Geigle, Treasurer
- Anthony Williams, Secretary
- Stacy LaPatra, District 1 Representative
- Susan Bentley, District 4 Representative
- Josh Herman, District 5 Representative
- Elizabeth Starck, District 7 Representative
- Jennifer Lampert, District 8 Representative
- Jared Owen, At-Large #1
- Adam McQueen, POPAI Representative to POAB and Past President
- Ryan Hull, POAB Representative to POPAI
- Greg Werich, Chief Exec Committee
- Shannon Chambers, Training Coordinator
- Cherie Epley
- Heather Malone
- Bob Schuster
- Mignon Ware
Secretary's Report
President Angela Morris asked if everyone had the opportunity to review the minutes from the November 2025 meeting. A motion was made by Stacy LaPatra to accept the minutes and was seconded by Lindsey Villalpando. Motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer's Report
Treasurer Andria Geigle reported the following balances:
- Checking Account: $18,467.07
- Savings Account: $70,120.32
- CD Investment: $32,436.35
Andria updated the Board in regards to interest rates for the CD Investment.
Andria reminded the Board that she has provided her formal resignation as Treasurer. Andria advised she will continue in the role until the Board is able to elect a new Treasurer.
Andria reported she has purchased Quicken Simplifi. She advised it has only been purchased for one year at this time.
Andria updated the Board on the most recent Budget Committee meeting. A motion was made to approve the 2026 Budget by Jennifer Lampert and seconded by Susan Bentley. Motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by the Treasurer, Andria Geigle to close the credit and debit card for Karen Oeding. Additionally, the motion called that a credit card and debit card be opened for the Secretary, Anthony Williams. The motion was seconded by Susan Bentley. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Josh Herman to accept the Treasurer’s Report and was seconded by Lindsey Villalpando. Motion passed unanimously.
Technology
Adam McQueen presented an updated Job Description and Posting for the Board to review. Anthony and Adam will work to get that job posted on the jobs page on the POPAI website and share an article on the website.
Membership
Lindsey Villalpando updated the Board on her efforts in regards to membership.
Lindsey and Anthony updated the Board on their exploration on new membership databases.
Georgeanne Loe was nominated by Howard County Chief Probation Officer, Stephanie Cole for a Lifetime membership. A motion was made by Andria Geigle to give a Life Membership as outlined in the organizations bylaws to Georgeanne Loe . The motion was seconded by Joshua Herman. Motion passed unanimously.
Education
Shannon provided the Board with updates regarding her efforts for the 2026 Management Institute. She reported she plans to open registration on January 6, 2026.
Shannon reported she would like to Karen Mellen to be the Keynote presentation for the Management Institute. A motion was made by Andria Geigle to enter into a contract with Karen Mellen for the Management Institute, the motion was seconded by Lindsey Villalpando. The motion passed unanimously.
Shannon encouraged the Board to submit any ideas they have for the Fall Conference to her. She indicated she plans to release a call for Presenters for the Fall Conference by May 1, 2026.
Chief's Executive Committee
Greg provided updates to the Board on his committee actions and their assistance to the Training Coordinator. Chris Biehn will start making announcements related to Probation via the Weekly Bulletin published by the Indiana Supreme Court.
Juvenile Delinquency Alternative Initiative (JDAI) Update
Heather Malone updated the Board regarding the upcoming grant cycle for 2026-2027 for JDAI.
Probation Officer Advisory Board Update
Ryan Hull provided the Board with updates to the meeting that was held yesterday.
Election
Josh advised the Board the Elections Committee will be posting the vacancy for Treasurer this week. He reported he will work with Anthony to ensure everything is placed on the website.
Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (JRAC)
The next statewide meeting will take place on December 19, 2025.
The next local JRAC workgroup will take place on December 12, 2025.
Elizabeth Starck will serve on Communications Committee for JRAC.
Old Business
Josh Herman provided the Board with an update after he attended the AIC meeting last month.
New Business
Angela reported she would be participating in the Indiana Criminal Caseflow Kickoff on December 11, 2025.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 14, 2025, 10:30am EST. The meeting will be held in Dubois County at 257 Brucke Strasse in Jasper, IN. The meeting will also be available via Zoom.