[press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]
APS Announces New CFO and VP of Operations

The APS is pleased to announce that two senior positions at the society have now been filled. Our new Chief Financial Officer, Mark Yucha (left) joined the APS team last week and is already digging into upgrading administrative software and systems to help us serve our members better. Mark is a seasoned finance and accounting executive with over 25 years of experience at a diverse range of organizations, from Inside Higher Ed to a film production company. A graduate of Penn State University, Mark recently returned to the State College area after four years in Cape Town, South Africa.

If you’ve ever attended the Great American Stamp Show, you probably already know our new Vice President of Operations, Wendy Masorti [right], and her can-do spirit. Wendy has been with the APS for more years than she would like us to put in writing and has worn many hats in that time, from webmaster to Sales Director to her most recent position, Director of Membership and Shows. Her vast institutional knowledge, stemming from her experience in nearly every department of the society, will be an invaluable asset in this newly created role, which oversees Membership, Shows, Sales, and APEX.

Please join us in welcoming Mark to the APS, and congratulating Wendy on her promotion to VP!

I first met Wendy more than 20 years ago, when she was the assistant to then-executive director Bob Lamb. Not mentioned in the above press release is that she also handled Complaints for much of her time at the APS, one of the toughest jobs there in my opinion. The complaints manager tries to resolve disputes before they “go to trial” with the Board of Vice Presidents. In my opinion, she has succeeded in every position she has held at the APS.       — Lloyd de Vries