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thoughtful, and giving person. He will be missed at APMA. I
am so honored and proud to call him not only my colleague
but also my dear friend.
Nancy Chouinard
Assistant Director, CPME
I have worked at APMA for seven and a half years and had the
privilege to work with Jay as the chair for the [staff] Community
Service Committee for several of these years. When I think of
Jay, I think of his commitment to staff engagement. He went
over and above in finding creative ways for staff to connect with
one another, from [holiday] scavenger hunts and raffle activities
to storytelling and balloon games during monthly staff meetings.
Jay always looked to think outside the box when it came
to creating a community at APMA. He creatively found ways for
staff to engage with one another but was never pushy or overbearing
in requiring participation. Jay worked hard to create a
culture of collegiality and commitment among staff at APMA.
Aimee Condayan
Communications Specialist
Jay took an interest in staff as whole people, not just employees.
He asked about my kids, and we talked about music and
movies. I will always appreciate that about him.
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM
Trustee
The things that impress me the most about Jay are his compassion
and thoughtfulness. His historical knowledge of the
profession and understanding of the organizational structure
and procedure are unmatched.
I love learning little tidbits about Jay personally from Jim
[Christina, DPM, executive director and CEO], Denis [Russell,
deputy executive director and CBO], and other current
and former trustees. The more of these little anecdotes I hear,
the closer I feel to him.
I would like Jay to know that the profession owes him a
tremendous debt of gratitude. He moved the profession, and
thereby all of us, forward with his dedication, experience,
knowledge, and leadership. He is a tremendous individual.
Jeffrey DeSantis, DPM
President
I would describe Jay Levrio as a quiet leader. He is a very humble
man who knows more than anyone about the workings of
APMA. He is willing to do anything for anyone, and he made
sure that every single member of APMA was treated fairly.
When there has been an issue since he had to leave APMA,
my thoughts are usually, " What would Jay have done? " I am
proud to have worked with him and to call him a friend.
Liz Dorcey
Web Editor and Special Projects Assistant
Jay has been the one constant in the 35 years I have worked
for APMA. As CPME director, he hired me as assistant director.
Later, as deputy executive director, he hired me
again as web editor and special projects assistant. He was
my supervisor for nearly my entire time at APMA, and it
has been an absolute privilege to have worked with him all
these years.
Because we worked together closely in CPME, these comments
address Jay's influence on the profession related to his
years as council director. He strove for excellence and high
standards of professionalism in his own work, and he
brought out the best in CPME staff, to the point that our
collaborative efforts were far greater than what each could
have achieved individually. Jay's far-reaching vision for
CPME's accreditation and recognition processes substantially
transformed the college and certifying board documents,
respectively. These document review processes in turn influenced
me and others in achieving the significant evolution
of CPME's residency and continuing education documents a
short time later. Under Jay's staff leadership and guided by
resources he prepared, CPME resolved difficult profession-wide
issues related to board certification. Jay initiated a
periodic self-study process for council members and staff
that resulted in clearer definition of policies, responsibilities,
and planning. His articles documenting the history of
educational program development in podiatric medicine remain
essential resources for APMA staff. Jay exemplified extraordinary
dedication to the profession and excellence and
integrity in all he did.
I am grateful to Jay for bringing me to APMA (twice) and
for his encouragement and friendship over all these years.
Anita J. Elder
Associate, Legislative Advocacy
Jay is a bright light who is generous and thoughtful. I want to
thank him for believing in me.
J.D. Ferritto Jr., DPM
Past President and Former Speaker of the House of Delegates
I have known and worked with Jay since his initial employment
as assistant director of the CPME in the mid-1980s. I
have always admired his intelligence and professionalism,
and his ability to clarify complex issues.
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