APA Board of Directors Candidate
Dr. Rodney L. Lowman
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Dr. Rodney Lowman
Election Bio
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Rodney Lowman, PhD, ABAP
When I was asked if I would consider running for APA’s Board of Directors, I learned that, among other needs, they were looking for someone with deep experience in leadership, organizational dynamics, and finance in large systems—including nonprofits. That’s been the heart of my career.
I’m an I-O and consulting psychologist who also completed clinical training. I’ve been a long-time educator (e.g., at Michigan/ISR, Duke Medical School, North Texas, Alliant/CSPP), and a senior leader in complex organizations. I’ve served as department chair, dean, provost, and president and acting president of two universities—often working in turnaround or start-up situations. I’ve led through tough financial conditions and had hands-on budget responsibility throughout my career. I’ve also worked as a consultant to public, private, nonprofit, and international organizations.
I’ve worked hard to serve APA. I was the inaugural chair of the Council Leadership Team and of the CEO’s Strategic Advisory Committee. I’ve served three Council terms, chaired the Boards of Professional Affairs, Convention Affairs, and COPPS, and was a member of CPTA, the Ethics Committee, and the Ethics Code Task Force. I’ve spent years helping APA shape policy and strategy.
As a Fellow in seven APA divisions (1, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, and 52), I deeply value the full range of psychological science and practice. I’m also a widely published author/editor (21 books, 135+ chapters and articles, and hundreds of peer-reviewed presentations).
I bring experience, steadiness, and a long-standing commitment to psychology and APA.
Organizational Endorsements
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SIOP endorses Rodney L. Lowman for APA Board of Directors (Slate 2)
Dr. Rodney Lowman is President of Lowman & Richardson Consulting Psychologists, PC, Visiting Professor, Dept. of Industrial Psychology and People Management, U. of Johannesburg, and Distinguished Professor Emeritus, CSPP/Alliant International U. SIOP endorses his candidacy for Member-at-Large on APA’s Board of Directors due to his extensive leadership and service to psychology. His many roles in APA and applied psychology include:
● Current member of APA Council of Representatives (also served 2 past terms on Council)
● Inaugural Chair of APA Council Leadership Team and on the CEO’s Strategic Advisory Committee
● Past chair of three APA Boards/Committees: Board of Professional Affairs, Board of Convention Affairs, and the Committee on Professional Practice and Standards
● Past member of APA committees and task forces, including: Committee on Psychological Tests & Assessment, Ethics Committee, Ethics Code Task Force
● Fellow in seven APA Divisions (1, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, and 52)
● Long-time educator including at U. Michigan/ISR, Duke U. Medical School, U. of North Texas, and Alliant/CSPP
● Extensive administrative experience as department chair, dean, provost, and president and acting president of two universities
● Consultant to public, private, nonprofit, and international organizations
Dr. Lowman recognizes that APA and the field of psychology are facing unprecedented challenges (e.g., downsizing in government and academia, research funding cuts, health care service cuts). If elected to the board, Dr. Lowman would work for all psychologists, defending our profession, promoting our science, and standing firm in our values. He brings experience, steadiness, and a long-standing commitment to psychology and APA.
August 1, 2025
Many of you may have already seen the strong showing of support for one of our own who is running for the APA's Board of Directors. I am writing to you today to share SCP's proud endorsement of Dr. Rodney Lowman for APA’s Board of Directors (Slate 2).
Rodney has spent his career shaping and strengthening consulting psychology. He edited the Fundamentals of Consulting Psychology book series, founded and taught consulting programs at CSPP/Alliant International University, and has been a trusted consultant to organizations for decades. His work reflects a deep understanding of what it means to help individuals, teams, and systems thrive.
He is also one of APA’s great connectors. As a Fellow in seven divisions and an active participant in numerous leadership roles, Rodney brings consulting psychology’s voice into every corner of the association. He has an extraordinary ability to link our field to the broader APA community, making sure applied and organizational perspectives are part of the conversation.
Ethics are at the heart of everything Rodney does. He has written two books on the subject, taught countless ethics CE workshops at SCP conferences, and served on the APA Ethics Code Revision Task Force. His leadership is grounded in integrity and a deep respect for the values that define our profession.
Rodney also leads with inclusion. He listens. He seeks out perspectives from people with different backgrounds and experiences, and he uses what he learns to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in meaningful, practical ways.
At a time when psychology is facing complex challenges and opportunities, Rodney’s steadiness, vision, and commitment to our field are exactly what APA needs. As such, Division 13/SCP is proud to stand behind his candidacy.
When the ballot arrives in your inbox, please take a moment to vote—and add your voice in support of Dr. Rodney Lowman for the APA Board of Directors.
Individual Endorsements
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“Rodney has my strongest endorsement for the APA Board of Directors. I have known him for decades. I regularly use and recommend to others his professional writings and other contributions to the scientific foundation of psychology. His passion for and leadership skills in support of the profession have always been consistent, relevant, inclusive, forward-thinking, and supportive of positive organizational growth and the growth of the people in organizations.”
“I highly recommend Rodney Lowman for Board Member of the APA. His excellent mentoring, coaching, and support during my tenure as Editor-in-Chief of Division 13 Consulting Psychology Journal was an illustration of his commitment to research and practitioner background. His experience as an academic dean, consultant, researcher, consultant and author will make him an extremely strong member of the Board of Directors”
“I endorse Rodney in recognition of his distinguished and sustained contributions to the field of consulting psychology and organizational psychology. Dr. Lowman’s work has been both foundational and far-reaching, advancing the integration of clinical and industrial-organizational psychology, shaping ethical standards, and influencing training models. ”
Additional Endorsements
“I highly recommend Rodney Lowman for Board Member of the APA. His leadership, extensive background in multiple areas of psychology, and ethics make him an ideal candidate. I will vote for him.”
-Joanie Connell, PhD, President of Flexible Work Solutions (Consulting, IO)
“Dr. Lowman will make an absolutely outstanding Director on the APA Board. His areas of expertise, especially in the area of leadership, will complement other Board members backgrounds while offering new ways of thinking about the challenges the field of psychology faces today. I am happy to provide this endorsement.”
-Sara P. Weiner, PhD (Industrial and Organizational Psychology)
“I am more than excited to endorse Rodney L. Lowman for this seat in the APA!!! I use his books and research all of the time in my papers and research in school and in the workplace. I am currently reading Introduction to Consulting Psychology and absolutely love it!”
-Latasha Bailey - Ph.D candidate at Liberty University (Industrial - Organizational Psychology)
“Any team, to be effective, needs the right mix of talents and skills. APA’s Board is no different and this election is an opportunity to bring Dr. Rodney Lowman and his unique skillset to the Board. Our APA Board needs members with deep expertise in organizational effectiveness, change and managing in times of turbulence. Rodney possesses all that and more, having bridged professional practice and academia across many roles including leadership. He understands strategy, tactical planning, execution of plans, and negotiating with a wide range of stakeholders. He will help our APA Board to have more impact and in turn help APA deliver more value to its members, to our clients, and to organizations who look to APA for leadership from the field of psychology.”
-Marc Sokol, PhD (Organizational Psychology)
“Help elect Dr. Lowman to the APA BOD. As a visionary change agent, Rodney can help APA enhance its effectiveness & impact. He is one of the most well-rounded psychologist in North America as evidenced by his CV. And his contributions to psychology stakeholders span multiple areas and populations.”
-Greg Gormanous, PhD, Professor Emeritus & Licensed Psychologist (LA) (Higher Ed; Consulting; I-O; Ethics & Licensure)
“I endorse Rodney Lowman for the APA Board of Directors. Dr. Lowman is an impressive psychologist and also works well with others. He is a creative problem solver and is resolution-oriented. My direct experience with him was when I was Chair of the APA Ethics Committee.”
-Jack P. Haynes, PhD (Forensic Psychology)
Rodney is passionate about enhancing psychology's positive impact on society. He has a long history of involvement with APA. He is a strong advocate for the effective, ethical practice of psychology. His experience as an organizational and consulting psychologist will make him an extremely strong member of the Board of Directors.
-Jeffrey McHenry, PhD (Industrial-Organizational Psychology)
“I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Rodney Lowman for the first time at the APA Convention, and was immediately struck by his calm presence and the depth of his insights. In our conversation about the professional growth of psychologists, he demonstrated not only a thoughtful and strategic perspective, but also a genuine passion for the future of the field. Since then, I’ve come to admire the breadth of his experience, spanning clinical, organizational, and academic leadership as well as his long-standing service to APA. His ability to navigate complex systems with clarity and steadiness makes him uniquely qualified to serve on the APA Board of Directors. I wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Lowman’s candidacy. He brings wisdom, integrity, and a proven commitment to psychology.”
-Ghowash "Ash" Irshad, M.A (Clinical Psychology)
“As a member of Div 13, I have read many of Dr Lowman's pubs and regard them highly.”
-Nicholas Zirpolo, PhD (Medical Psychology, Trauma)
“I endorse Rodney Lowman, PhD, ABAP, for APA Fellow in recognition of his distinguished and sustained contributions to the field of consulting psychology and organizational psychology. Dr. Lowman’s work has been both foundational and far-reaching, advancing the integration of clinical and industrial-organizational psychology, shaping ethical standards, and influencing training models. His leadership within APA, the Society of Consulting Psychology, and Industrial Psychology, combined with his extensive scholarly contributions, reflects a career marked by exceptional impact and dedication to the advancement of psychological practice.”
-Lyne Desormeaux, PsyD Consulting Psychologist (Consulting Psychology, International Psychology, Organizational Psychology in Corporations)
“I'm delighted to endorse Rodney for the APA Board. I have worked with him as my professor, my dissertation advisor in my doctoral program, and as my editor for my first book. Across each of those roles, he demonstrated thoughtfulness, intellectual rigor, and a deep commitment to excellence and advancing the field. His multi-disciplinary insight across clinical, I-O, and consulting psychology, give him a breadth of insight, and his contributions to ethics, education, and professional governance will make him a steady hand. I’m proud to support his candidacy.”
-Ross Blankenship, PhD (Consulting and Leadership Psychology)
“My first interaction with Rodney was when I reached out to him for consulting support, working for an organization where I was serving as VP for Human Resources. The organization was effectively "stuck" and unable to move forward in growing products, services, and markets, though opportunities to do so were substantial. Rodney referred me to three of his faculty members, who I retained and with whom I collaborated as internal consultant. The net effect was twofold: 1) We achieved accelerated beneficial change, growing our product offerings and expanding our markets, with much improved customer service and revenue growth, and 2) His faculty recruited me into the PsyD in OD program at the Fresno Campus of CSPP/AIU. And earning that degree has turned out to be one of the best educational and career development decisions I have made. Rodney and I have continued communicating from time to time, and I have followed his career moves and benefitted from some of his publications. What stand out to me about Dr. Lowman are his interest in fostering others' learning in the field, and his commitment to the field of organizational consulting psychology. He will make further important contributions as a member of the APA BOD.”
-William "Bill" Van Lente, MBA, PsyD (Organization Development and Change)
“I first heard Rodney speak at APA 39 years ago. He was terrific then and has done nothing but learn/grow since. He has uncommon judgement. He is always an asset to have contributing to organizations.”
-Dana Ackley, PhD (Consulting and Organizational Development)
“I have known Rodney Lowman for many years to be a thoughtful and principled leader whose broad expertise and deep commitment to psychology make him an outstanding candidate for the APA Board of Directors. His professional work bridges I-O, consulting, and clinical psychology. As a practitioner, academic, and organizational leader, Rodney brings a rare and valuable perspective to the challenges facing APA. In every role, he exemplifies clarity, integrity, and a collaborative spirit. He listens, takes action, and leads with both heart and purpose. He genuinely cares about all psychologists, across specialties and career stages. I can think of no one better prepared to help shape APA’s future.”
-Linda Richardson, PhD (Clinical Psychology-Serious Mental Illness)
Other Endorsements
Jacqueline Butler, PhD (Clinical/Consulting)
Roberta Hodges (Clinical)
Kenneth McKay, PhD
Lowman and Richardson APF Funds
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1. Statement on Issues Facing Psychology
APA—and the field of psychology—are facing unprecedented challenges.
Across the country, psychologists are losing positions in government and academia. Research funding is shrinking. Multicultural values—so central to our identity—are under attack. Health Service Providers (HSPs) face mounting pressures from insurers and Medicaid systems that undervalue our work and burden our clients.
These are not abstract issues—they are personal. They affect our profession, our colleagues, our science, our livelihood, and the people we serve.
APA must act with urgency and purpose. As a profession, individually and collectively, we have the capacity to make our world, our organizations, and peoples’ lives better.
First, we must face these threats head-on. Whether you are an HSP, an I-O psychologist, or work in forensic, academic, sports or military psychology, APA must work for all psychologists—defending our profession, promoting our science, and standing firm in our values.
Second, we need leadership that is ethical, transparent, and effective. APA’s Board, Council, and senior leaders must operate with accountability and stay laser-focused on our mission: “to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives.”
Third, we must lead with integrity. The revised APA ethics code needs to be completed and adopted. More than ever, our credibility depends on it.
In closing, this is a time for bold, principled leadership. My commitment is to serve—alongside others—with clarity, collaboration, conviction—and the courage to act.
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Campaign Advisory Group
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Rodney Lowman’s APA Board Campaign Advisory Group (ABC-AG) is fortunate to have a number of prominent psychologists. They include:
Joanie Connell, PhD, CEO of Flexible Work Solutions, Inc., is an organizational consultant, author, and leadership coach with 20+ years of experience. A former engineer, she blends technical expertise with organizational psychology to help leaders develop people strategies, manage teams, and strengthen cross-functional relationships.
Dr. Lyne Desormeaux, PhD is a consulting psychologist and an International Coaching Master Certified Coach. (MCC), a European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Global Senior Practitioner (EIA), an Emotional Intelligence Goleman Certified Meta-Coach, and a European Mentoring and Coaching Council Supervisor of Coaches (ESIA).
Larry Norton, PhD is a Clinical Professor at the Jindal School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas. He also owns an applied organizational and leadership development consulting firm, Genovo Consulting, LLC.
Randall P. White, PhD is the founding partner of Executive Development Group, a consultancy to global organizations, and co-head of leadership in TRIUM (HEC, London School of Economics, and NYU Stern). He co-authored Breaking The Glass Ceiling: Can Women Reach The Top Of America's Largest Corporations?, The Future of Leadership: Riding the Corporate Rapids into the 21st Century and Relax, It's Only Uncertainty.
Other campaign advisory board members include:
Cyndie Buckson, PsyD
Lacey Farrow, PhD
Kurt Geisinger, PhD
Greg Gormanous, PhD
Daniel Lattimore, PhD
Rodney Lowman, PhD
Jeff McHenry, PhD
Beth Rom-Rymer, PhD
Linda Richardson, PhD
Mark Sirkin, PhD
Marc Sokol, PhD
Vicki Vandaveer, PhD