PRESIDENT
Jean Kidd
idealORDER Organizing Solutions
(512) 219-6080
Email: president@napoaustin.com

Jean Kidd is the owner of Austin-based idealORDER Organizing Solutions and she works with busy professionals to develop organizing strategies to make a positive impact on their lives at work and at home. Her specialties within the organizing field include workshops and seminars on organizing topics and working one-on-one with professionals in transition.  Her organizing experience has been focused within government, small business and nonprofit settings, but expanded to include residential in 2005.  She brings to the organizing field rich experiences and skills developed as a facilitator, consultant, trainer/educator, meeting planner, program developer, nonprofit manager and small business owner.

Since 2005, Jean has served as Program Director and Vice President of the Austin Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (previously known as Central Texas Organizers).  She is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and holds a masters degree in Human Development from the University of Texas at Dallas.



VICE-PRESIDENT
Angela Ploetz
POSH Space
(512) 252-2866
Email:  vicepresident@napoaustin.com
Website:  www.theposhspace.com

Angela Ploetz has been organizing her entire life; from her mother’s linen closet to her school friend’s purses, it is something she is passionate about. In May 2005 Angela founded POSH space, with the intention of helping people take back their spaces so they can enjoy and feel comfortable in their homes and offices. Angela’s passion and energy comes through in her workshops, training and consultations. Angela helps people identify where to start, what to do, and how to keep it up. Angela specializes in small offices and home offices, but POSH space can help with any area of the home.

Angela is a graduate of Texas State University and prior to becoming a Professional Organizer she worked as a City Planner for seven years. Angela is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and is the Secretary of the NAPO-Austin Chapter. Angela is certified in the Clear & Simple TM systems of organizing and is a FreedomFiler Certified Consultant.




SECRETARY
Kelly Butcher
Simplification Services
(512) 779-5626
Email:  secretary@napoaustin.com
Website:  www.simplificationservices.com

Kelly Butcher, the owner of Simplification Services, has been organizing "stuff" since she was a young girl.  Later she went on to organize her mother's pantry, linen closet, and the bedroom she shared with her sister.  Kelly has a passion for helping others and values the one-on-one interaction between teacher and student.  She is compassionate and empathetic to others' situations.  Her goal is to simplify her client's life by creating a customized, manageable system to fit their particular needs.

"I understand how overwhelming and demanding life can be as we try to juggle our personal and professional lives.  As a professional organizer, I hope to help people gain control of their possessions, time, and responsibilities so that they are able to do the things they enjoy doing in a stress-free environment."

Kelly is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and earned a masters degree in Education from Concordia University.  Kelly is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and Secretary of the Austin Chapter of NAPO.  She is certified in the Clear and Simple TM systems of organzing.  



TREASURER
Christina Potter
Organization Plus
(512) 331-1187
Email:  treasurer@napoaustin.com
Website:  www.orgplusaustin.com 

Christina Potter's mission is to relieve the stress of Austinites one organization project at a time. A member of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) since 1993, Christina applies sound organization techniques in a relaxed, fun atmosphere to free her clients from the burden of disorganization. Christina believes that no one is born disorganized; organization is a learned set of skills that anyone can cultivate with the right tools, effective training, and a great coach.

Christina began Organization Plus with an emphasis on small businesses and home offices.  She has increased her focus to home organization projects, including closets, kitchens, and children's rooms. She has worked with the Girl Scouts of Central Texas, developing and delivering a personal organization workshop for pre-teen and teen girls. Her work has been featured on KXAN-TV and in the Austin American-Statesman.

Christina is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.  Christina was a founder of Central Texas Organizers.  She is a Golden Circle member of NAPO. She served as both President and Treasurer of Northwest Businesswomen’s Association of Austin.  

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Jennifer Lava
(512) 925-2962
Email:  membership@napoaustin.com

Jennifer Lava worked for years in retail and administrative assisting positions for both the State of Texas and in the private sector. When she examined her responsibilities in those retail and assistant positions she realized that she was often the one who was assigned to or volunteered for the organizing projects. She would organize the party, the files, the storage room, the work schedule, the fund raisers, etc. So it became clear that helping others get organized by using her experience, natural skills, and compassion for the struggles of others was the way to find her bliss by starting her own business. She uses her organizing skills and creativity to craft organizing solutions that help her clients gain control over the clutter overwhelming their lives.

Jennifer holds a Bachelor's Degree in History from St. Edward's University. In her free time she enjoys reading history books, working on craft projects, and spending time with her husband and their dog. In addition to being the NAPO-Austin Membership Director, she is the 2009 Get Organized Month Chairperson.

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Yvette Clay, CPO®                                                                                                                        
Certified Professional Organizer
Owner
LivingOrder Austin
(512) 301-2426 ext. 74
Website:  www.livingorder.com

Yvette Clay has over ten years of organizational experience from the legal and corporate arenas. After earning her Bachelor’s Degree from St. Edward’s University, she began her professional career as a Legal Assistant developing, organizing, and managing filing systems for law firms and their clients.  In 1995, she joined the marketing team at Dell and her organizational abilities were highly applauded as she streamlined the process for developing and managing corporate events for the Workstation and Optiplex lines of business. 

Yvette has always had a true gift for organizing.  From coordinating annual family Christmas plays as a young girl to streamlining clutter in relatives’ kitchens and garages, she has a knack for creating spaces which are less cluttered and more efficient. 

Yvette is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and recently earned her certification as a Certified Professional Organizer (CPO).  She is the Founding President of NAPO-Austin, Inc. and previously served as president of Central Texas Organizers.  She is also a member of the Northwest Businesswomen's Association.