APA was founded in 1892, but it wasn't until 1946 that the association grew to such a size that a chief executive officer (CEO) was needed to manage its day-to-day functions. Before then, the business of the association was run by the secretary-treasurer out of his or her personal office. APA's former CEOs and the years they served are:
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Dael Wolfle, 1946-50
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Fillmore H. Sanford, 1950-56
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Roger W. Russell, 1956-59
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John G. Darley, 1959-62
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Arthur Brayfield, 1962-68
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Kenneth Little, 1969-75
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Charles Kiesler, 1975-79*
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Michael Pallak, 1979-85
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Leonard Goodstein, 1985-88
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Raymond D. Fowler, 1989-2002
* Dr. Kiesler died on Oct. 11. See Former CEO Kiesler died.