Meet RPEA's All Volunteer Board
RPEA is led by a dedicated team of volunteer officers and area directors who guide the association’s mission, oversee its programs, and represent members across California’s nine regions. Meet the state officers, health and legislative directors, and area leaders working on your behalf.
2025-2026 State Officers
Margaret Brown
President
Albert Darby
Vice President
Cathy Jeppson
Secretary – Treasurer
Rosemary Knox
Immediate Past President
JJ Jelincic
Director of Health Benefits
Elena Yuasa
Director of Membership
Dev Berger
Director of Public Relations
Randall Cheek
Director of Legislation
Area Directors
Rachel Maldonado Aziminia
Director – Area 1
John Frank
Director – Area 2
Gary Harm
Director – Area 3
Pam Baugher
Director – Area 4
Recruiting
Director – Area 5
Nelly Van Lommel
Director – Area 6
Ken Brown
Director – Area 7
Mary Ellen Bowman
Director – Area 8
Recruiting
Director – Area 9
