American Association of Professional

Fort Worth, TX · Founded 1987

Professional association promoting highest standards for land professionals in energy and mineral resources

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Community Service
Topic
Social Impact
Contact
Dr Greta P Zeimetz Cae
Website Contact

About Organization

AAPL advances performance standards for land professionals and encourages ethical stewardship of energy and mineral resources through education and certification programs. Based in Fort Worth, TX, the organization operates with $10.0 million in annual revenue and 34 employees, supported by 48 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Program Delivery

Implements evidence-based programs designed to achieve measurable outcomes and community impact.

Capacity Building

Develops organizational infrastructure and partnerships to enhance service quality and sustainability.

Research Impact

Conducts research and evaluation to inform best practices and demonstrate program effectiveness.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$10.0M

+62.6% vs 2020

Expenses (2021)

$7.1M

+10.6% vs 2020

Assets (2021)

$39.4M

-13.9% vs 2020

Employees (2021)

34

-2.9% vs 2020

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021 $9,970,489 $7,082,765 $39,389,801 34
2020 $6,130,751 $6,406,540 $45,737,646 35
2019 $5,177,740 $6,620,667 $38,723,974 30
2018 $9,688,322 $7,014,254 $40,159,030 27
2017 $8,857,613 $7,362,305 $36,497,545 24

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform program design.

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based programs and services tailored to address identified needs and achieve measurable outcomes.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through trained staff and partners to ensure quality service delivery and participant engagement.

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Measures program effectiveness and collects feedback to continuously improve services and demonstrate results.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Association of Professional

Direct Services

Delivers targeted programs and resources to address community needs and advance organizational mission.

Capacity Building

Strengthens organizational effectiveness through infrastructure development, training, and strategic partnerships.

Impact Research

Conducts evaluation and research to measure outcomes, inform best practices, and demonstrate program effectiveness.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Association of Professional.

DG

Dr Greta P Zeimetz Cae

Aapl Executive Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $319,003
LC

Leann Callihan

Aapl Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $273,199
AJ

Amanda Johnson

Chief Accounting Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $169,099
RC

Russell Cohen

Director Of Government Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $147,642
JT

James T Devlin

President
5 hrs/week
Compensation: $918
AP

Adam Petz Cpl

Director End: 06/22
2 hrs/week
AW

Adam W Robinson Cpl

Director End: 06/22
2 hrs/week
AJ

Allyson Johnstone Howard Cpl

Director End: 06/22
2 hrs/week
BB

Benjamin Bryan Holliday

Director End: 06/22
2 hrs/week
CD

Carl D Campbell Cpl

1St Vice President
5 hrs/week
DK

Dan Kostrub

Director End: 06/22
2 hrs/week
GM

Gregory M Riedl Cpl

2Nd Vice President End: 06/22
2 hrs/week
GH

Griffin Hanna

Director End: 06/22
2 hrs/week
JB

John Bullock Cpl

Director End: 06/22
2 hrs/week
JC

John C Krogmann Jr Cpl

Director End: 06/22
2 hrs/week
KR

Kristin Rennie

Director End: 06/22
2 hrs/week
LA

Lester A Zitkus Cpl

Immediate Past President
5 hrs/week
RL

Randy Littlecott Cpl

Director End: 06/22
2 hrs/week
RL

Rodney L Black Cpl

Director End: 06/22
2 hrs/week
SN

Steven N Rapanos Cpl

Director End: 06/22
2 hrs/week
WG

William G Boone Cpl

3Rd Vice President
2 hrs/week
AS

Andrea Spencer

Communications Manager
Full-time
Compensation: $128,899

Milestones

1987

Organization Founded

1987

Established to serve community needs and advance organizational mission.

2020

Program Expansion

2020

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AB
Adam B Stellar Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
BJ
Benjamin J Waring Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
BK
Brian K Tolson Jr Rpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
BA
Britney A Crookshanks Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
BE
Bruce E Payne Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
CC
Cameron Corbett Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
CL
Christin L Faber Rpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
CW
Clay Whitehead Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
CD
Cranford Delano Newell Jr Cpl Treasurer End: 06/22 2.0 hrs/week
CD
Curt D Horne Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
JA
Jared A Hembree Director 2.0 hrs/week
JL
Jason Lyons Rpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
JM
Jason M Downs Rpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
JA
Jess A Rowe Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
JR
John R Lee Rpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
KB
Kate Black Director 2.0 hrs/week
KD
Kyle Dubiel Director 2.0 hrs/week
LN
Lars Noble Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
LW
Lucy Wathen Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
MA
Matthew A Gray Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
NM
Nicole Maxwell Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
PK
P Kelly Muldoon Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
PW
Paul Wood Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
RA
Richard A Hines Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
RH
Robert H Wilson III Rpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
RR
Robert Rice Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
SA
Sara A Worsham Cpl Secretary End: 06/22 5.0 hrs/week
SW
Shaun Williams Director 2.0 hrs/week
TP
Terry P Caves Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
TW
Travis W Beavers Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week
WT
Wesley T Day Cpl Director 2.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$1.2M

Highest Paid

$382K

DR Greta P Zeimetz CAE

Compensated Officers

6

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
DR Greta P Zeimetz CAE Aapl Executive Vice President $319,003 $62,921 $381,924 40
Leann Callihan Aapl Vice President $273,199 $78,442 $351,641 40
Amanda Johnson Chief Accounting Officer $169,099 $23,409 $192,508 40
Russell Cohen Director Of Government Affairs $147,642 $16,953 $164,595 40
Andrea Spencer Communications Manager $128,899 $15,898 $144,797 40
James T Devlin President $918 — $918 5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

Get in touch with American Association of Professional

Phone

(817) 847-7700

Social

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800 Fournier Street Fort Worth, TX 76102