The FPA Advisory Council is led by an Executive Committee comprising representatives from large, medium, and small chapters, the FPA NexGen community, and the FPA Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Representatives on the Executive Committee serve three-year terms and are responsible for guiding the Council's work throughout the year.

The 2026 FPA Advisory Council Executive Committee

  • Lance Eaton — FPA of Illinois (CHAIR)
  • Aaron Clarke — FPA of the National Capital Area
  • Thomas Schaffer — FPA of the Triangle
  • Stacy McGinty — FPA of South Florida
  • Pattye Zeto — FPA of Ventura County
  • Deshawn Peterson — FPA NexGen
  • James Serrano — FPA Diversity and Inclusion Committee
  • Crystal Alford-Cooper — FPA Board of Directors Liaison
  • Ben Lewis — Staff Liaison

Do you have questions? Reach out to Ben Lewis at blewis@onefpa.org.