Since its founding in 1914, APPA has become a premier association serving its diverse membership of international educational institutions in all areas of facilities management. APPA's programs, products, and services are designed to equip facilities professionals with the technical knowledge and necessary administrative acumen to fulfill their vital role in managing educational facilities and pursuing proper organizational alignment with the institutional vision, mission, and strategy. In this article, the executive vice president reports on the "state of the state" at APPA.