Gail Ann, Life Member | Treasurer Gail Ann has been invloved with SPPA for close to 12 years now. She has served as Newsletter Editor, VP Communications, President, and most currently Treasurer and Webmaster. Gail Ann credits SPPA with the continued growth of her talents and studio business. http://www.gailannphotography.com
	Nancy Treder, CPP | Marketing/Communications While studying broadcast journalism in college, Nancy had to take a final class to fulfill her core requirements for graduation. After three days of Photography 101, she knew that standing behind a still camera would be in her future instead of a career in broadcast journalism. Unfortunately, the economy was so terrible that she couldn't find a paying job in her field, but Uncle Sam hired her to be a military photojournalist in the Army.  For twelve years photography took Nancy to many far flung places of the globe where she has hiked in the Alps, learned to fire a grenade launcher, drive a Humvee, repair a tank, jumped out of perfectly good airplanes, led a platoon of Military Police officers, served as personal photographer for two generals in Japan and was a Press Secretary for the Washington National Guard.  Along the way, she has documented the stories of astronauts, aviators, firemen, soldiers and brides around the country in her quest to get, "the perfect shot." Nancy is lives in Seattle with her husband, Doug and two boys, Finnegan (4) and Elijah (2) who have already want the flash cards to her camera! www.nancytreder.com
	Kerri Kirshner | VP Education With the photographing of her first paid wedding in 1989 with excitement and a willingness to do the best job possible, Kirshner knew this was for her. Working with people and capturing the once-in-a-lifetime event captured her heart. From that night on she has been serious about photography and learning the craft. Kerri currently owns/operates her residential studio, Acclaimed Photography, in Bothell, WA. She is an accredited photographer through Special Kids Photography of America (SKPA) and has a passion for photographing children with special needs and disabilities. She will be serving a two year term as President of SKPA through 2012. She also photographs high school seniors, babies and families, on location and in her studio. Traveling the globe, one country at a time, is part of this active photographer’s life. She took her first trip to Europe in 1990 and has been exploring ever since.  Some of her most memorable places were Germany, Turkey, Croatia, Spain, Malta, Morocco, and Prague. Her next big trip will be a 40 day trip over/during her 40th birthday. Kerri Kirshner, Photographic Artist Acclaimed Photography Phone: 206-228-2442   http://www.acclaimedphoto.com/
	Lara Grauer | Membership/Secretary Lara Grauer has been a working photographer since 1996. Her journey began as a publicity photographer for student theatre productions at Northwestern University. From there, she has worked on professional headshots, children’s and family portraits, weddings, bar mitzvahs, and other family events. In addition, she creates a variety of still-life images for fun and inspiration. Lara has been living in Seattle since 2007, and a member of SPPA since 2008. She is thrilled to be serving as Secretary and looks forward to learning and collaborating with professionals across the Seattle area. http://www.laragrauer.com
	Ken Lapp | V.P. Skills Development Born and raised in Seattle.  Ken has lived in many areas around the country, but he found that none are as unique and special as the Puget Sound.  He first started his lifelong passion for photography when in high school, as he was selected to become one of the school photographers.  He attended classes in a local studio to learn photography skills and darkroom techniques.  He has now joined his wife of 32 years in their own photography business in Bothell, and are sharing their passion for photography together.  Ken has been a member of SPPA for three years, and continues to grow and learn as a photographer and a business owner through this membership. http://www.whitehawkimages.com http://www.whitehawkimages.com
	Russell Lorne | V.P. Special Projects Originally from New York, Russell Lorne has more than 18 years of photographic experience. His technology photographs have been published in many national trade publications such as ID Systems, Advanced Imaging, Vision Systems Design, etc. In 1998, he married his partner and business associate Susan Snyder and together started his successful wedding and portrait photography business. Most recently Russ was awarded honors for “Photographic Excellence in Wedding Photography” and “2008-2009 Photographer of the Year” by the Seattle Professional Photographer’s Association. With an insatiable passion for celebrating life, Russ continues to serve his clients at his studio Indigo Portrait Studios, located in Tacoma, WA. http://www.indigoportraits.com