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of his office or doing weird voices. He got into the staff holiday
decorating contests as much as anyone else. He made a
great roof for our door decorating contest and a great outhouse
out of graham crackers for our gingerbread contest. He
is also super smart, kind, and a great family man. I will miss
seeing him on a daily basis.
Lawrence A. Santi, DPM
Trustee
I can truly say that Jay Levrio is a cornerstone of our profession.
Our board has always relied on Jay as a resource for the
historical information that has helped develop our board to
become what it is today. His love and understanding of our
organization are unsurpassed. Jay's ability to understand and
help drive APMA's mission statement are an asset that will
always benefit the profession. My memories of Jay at our
board retreats actively participating in our team-building exercises
are something I will never forget. Jay Levrio is loved by
all as a true friend of podiatry.
Will Scott
Associate Director, Communications and Digital Resources
If you mainly know Jay from seeing him up at the dais at
HOD, you likely view him as a serious, no-nonsense parliamentarian.
He is those things, of course, but so much
more. He is fastidious, exacting, and one of the smartest
people I have ever had the pleasure to work with, but also
goofy with an unexpectedly off-beat sense of humor. Jay's
commitment to, and knowledge of, APMA and CPME are
unmatched. He could reliably provide the " real " story or
background on long-ago decisions and projects. Any historical
record we had needed to be checked against Jay's
memories for accuracy.
Jay fostered a sense of family at APMA through his example,
by doing things like dressing up for Halloween and
decorating for other holidays, but also by paying attention
and remembering details about our lives outside of the office.
If Jay set up a trivia contest or other staff activity, you
were going to be challenged. One year we had an in-office
scavenger hunt during our holiday party. He hid those
items so well that some weren't found until months later.
It is impossible to overstate Jay's impact on APMA. He was
so proud when APMA was selected as one of The Washington
Post's Top Workplaces in 2014 and 2015, and I think
earning that recognition is a testament to Jay's influence on
the organization.
Stephanie Simmons
Chief Governance Administrator
Jay Levrio has dedicated so much of his time and energy to
the podiatric medical profession during his tenure with
APMA, but in many ways, his impact may be felt the most
through his connections to people within the profession. Jay
has always been willing to jump in wherever a need is identified,
and along the way, he has made lasting friendships including
my own. I met Jay when I worked as a summer intern
at APMA 26 years ago. Back then, I found him to be intimidating,
as our interaction was limited to me handing him
hard copies of HOD report books and board book binders.
When I joined APMA full-time four years later, I came to
learn that Jay is the most hardworking, generous, and
thoughtful person I know. He has always been willing to listen,
whether professionally or personally. He is a mentor and
close friend, and I value the 22 years we worked together
more than words can say. APMA will not be the same without
him, nor will my experience there. Jay is one of a kind and I
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