Governance

★ Global Board of Directors 2027

The A4LE + EDmarket Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and governance for the Association, guiding its mission, policies, and long-term direction. Representing the diverse learning environments community, the Board works to advance collaboration, innovation, and excellence in the planning, design, furnishing, and equipping of educational spaces.

Executive Committee

Melanie E. Drerup, ALEP, LE Fellow Co-Chair Chief of Planning Ohio Facilities Construction Commission Effective: 11/7/2026

Dainen Tolman, ECLPS Co-Chair VP of Business Development of K12 Education Business Furniture LLC Effective: 10/1/2026

John Ramsey Chief Executive Officer President & CEO A4LE + EDmarket Effective: 10/1/2026

Tammy A. Andreyko, Ed.D. Co-Chair Elect Superintendent Quaker Valley School District Effective: 10/1/2026

Larry Levato, REFP Co-Chair Elect Principal Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates Effective: 11/7/2026

Aimee Eckmann, FAIA, ALEP, LEED AP Co-Vice Chair Principal Perkins & Will Effective: 11/7/2026

Mark Hubbard Co-Vice Chair President Paragon Furniture, Inc. Effective: 10/1/2026

Deborah L. Kerr, ECLPS Co-Past Chair Former of St. Francis School District Superintendent Lead Greately, LLC Effective: 10/1/2026

Tim McClure, AIA, NCARB Co-Past Chair Managing Principal Glenn Partners Effective: 11/7/2026

Board of Directors

Daniel Brewster, LE Fellow Director — Southern Region Senior Principal PBK Architects Effective: 11/7/2026

Michael Chewning, ALEP, LE Fellow Director — Southeast Region McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture Effective: 11/7/2026

Benjamin Fields, ALEP Director — Pacific Northwest Region Project Architect McGranahanPBK Effective: 11/7/2026

Patrick Horne Director — Dealer Regional Vice President, Sales Meteor Education Effective: 10/1/2026

Gary Hutton Director — Southern Region General Manager Of Operations Spring ISD Effective: 11/7/2026

Michael Kelly, ALEP Director — Northeast Region Principal KCBA Architects Effective: 11/7/2026

Kari-elin Mock Director — Southwest Region Principal Cuningham Effective: 11/7/2026

Steve Samikkannu Director — Manufacturer General Manager AmTab Manufacturing Corporation Effective: 10/1/2026

Daniel Smith Director — Australasia Region Director / Architect Leaf Architecture 11/7/2026

Lesley Woodland Director — Canada Alberta Infrastructure Effective: 11/7/2026

★ Advisory Councils

A4LE + EDmarket Advisory Councils bring together industry professionals to share expertise, exchange ideas, and provide recommendations that support the Association's mission. Representing diverse sectors of the learning environments community, Councils help shape programs, professional development, industry resources, and initiatives that advance educational spaces.

Architect & Designer Council

Our mission is to champion evidence-based design decisions that improve student outcomes by providing avenues for architects and designers to easily access and contribute current research.

Dealer Council

Our mission is to empower excellence in education through the following core initiatives:

• Dealer Advocacy & Networking: We share knowledge and advocate for dealers' critical role in providing valuable expertise and solutions to schools, ensuring our contributions are recognized.
• Student-Centered Innovation: We focus on designing learning environments that enhance student outcomes, using innovative furniture solutions to improve education.
• Professional Growth & Industry Leadership: We are committed to personal and industry-wide advancement, navigating challenges, and fostering strong networks to lead the evolution of educational spaces.

Education Innovation Council

Develops recommendations relating to the education, facility, and control functions of the education institution member community.

Equipment Manufacturers Council

Develops recommendations relating to the distribution, marketing, and control functions of the equipment member.