Jutta Bangs
Candidate for NAPEX President-Elect
All in for NAPEX
"I don't wait to be asked - I volunteer."
Candidate Statement
Why I'm Running
I'm running for President-Elect because I believe NAPEX is at a pivotal moment to deepen the value it delivers to every member center and partner. As Region 5 Director and Communications Chair, I've worked closely with counselors, leadership, and our broader network, and I've seen firsthand how member engagement and clear communication strengthen our mission.
Creating the Virtual Symposium taught me how to build programming that resonates across regions and roles.
I want to bring that same energy to the Board — listening to members, identifying gaps, and ensuring NAPEX remains an indispensable resource for everyone it serves.
board priorities
My Vision for NAPEX
My top priority is value creation — making sure every member and stakeholder sees tangible benefit from their NAPEX involvement.
Value for every member
Expanding training and resources that meet real day-to-day needs for APEX counselors and Allied Prime partners alike.
Communicating our impact
Giving centers the data, tools, and messaging to demonstrate clear value to DoD, federal agencies, and host organizations.
Counselor effectiveness
Streamlining training and programming that directly supports counselors so they can better serve businesses.
Member retention
Ensuring NAPEX adapts to the evolving federal contracting landscape and advocates strongly for the Accelerator community.
BACKGROUND
Experience & Credentials
my commitment
All In - Every Single Day
My top priority is value creation — making sure every member and stakeholder sees tangible benefit from their NAPEX involvement.
I don't wait to be asked. I volunteer because I believe the strength of any association is the people willing to do the work.
Building the Virtual Symposium, serving as Communications Chair, leading Region 5 — none of that was required. I did it because this association matters. NAPEX deserves leaders who are all in, and I am.
LOOKING AHEAD
Opportunities Ahead
The biggest opportunity for NAPEX over the next 2–3 years is demonstrating clear, measurable value to our funding partners — DoD, other federal agencies, and our host organizations — especially as budget priorities continue to shift.
NAPEX's future needs these focuses:
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Demonstrate Value
Arm centers with data and messaging to tell their story to DoD and host organizations effectively.
Protect Funding
Position NAPEX to advocate clearly for the Accelerator community as federal priorities shift.
Support Counselors
Ensure centers have tools to deliver strong outcomes for the businesses we serve.
Ready to Vote?
Cast your ballot for a leader who's been showing up for NAPEX — and will keep showing up as President-Elect.
Voting is open between June 23 and July 31
Please check your inbox for an official email from NAPEX with a link to vote.
No matter who you vote for, it is important to exercise your most important member benefit - your voice shapes NAPEX.
