AGA Greater Columbus Chapter

Chapter History

In 2004 it was decided that a federally focused chapter of the AGA was needed in the Colubus, Ohio area to compliment the already robust state and local focused Central Ohio Chapter. Then AGA National President Bobby Derrick, CGFM, approached leaders of DFAS Columbus to encourage the formation of a new chapter. Shortly thereafter a group of seven individuals, with the support of key management personnel, began the work of forming a chapter.

In September 2004 the soon-to-be chapter held its chapter organization meeting. This meeting was well attended and featured the AGA National President, the President of the Central Ohio Chapter, and several DFAS Columbus leaders. At that meeting several individuals signed the chapter charter, indicating their desire to form a new chapter.

In October 2004 the then unnamed chapter held its first meeting. We were previledged to have Mr. Zack Gaddy, DFAS Director as our innaugural speaker.

In December 2004 the National Board of Directors voted to recognize the Greater Columbus Chapter as the newest chapter of the AGA.

In January 2005 the first chapter elections were held. The new officers were elected to fill a term of 16 months.

In July 2005 the Greater Columbus Chapter received several awards while setting AGA National records. Chapter Awards included the Silver Chapter Recognition Award and the Honorable Mention Award for the Chapter Newsletter (The Federal Focus).

Since then the chapter has continued to grow and to expand the opportunities made available to the chapter membership and to those in the Government Accountability profession in the Greater Columbus Area.

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