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Meet the ATG Board

Officers and members of the ATG Board of Directors are elected by the general membership every two years. A nominating committee determines the ballot after evaluating the candidates' qualifications, interests and abilities. 

ATG Executive Committee Members

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President

Kenn Baert

Illinois

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1st Vice President

Mary Ann Covone

Illinois

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2nd Vice President

Leah Stephens

Illinois

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Treasurer

Susan Baert

Illinois

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Executive Secretary

Esther Lanting

Indiana

ATG Board Members

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Michael Bridge

Canada

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Kevin Friedrich

New York

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Amy Jo Sawyer

Illinois

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Gail Campanella

California

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Dr. Helmi Harrington

Wisconsin

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Betty Jo Simon

Kansas

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Joanna Darrow

New Jersey

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Beatrice Makdah

Wisconsin

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Joan C. Sommers

Kansas

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Beverley Fess

California

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Madalynn Neu

Colorado

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Stas Venglevski

Wisconsin

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Liz Finch

California

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Paul Pasquali

Utah

Roles

To reach a specific person, please mention their name and/or role when you contact us. Emails will be forwarded.

President: Kenn Baert

 

1st Vice President:  Mary Ann Covone

 

2nd Vice President: Leah Stephens

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Treasurer:  Susan Baert

 

Executive Secretary:  Esther Lanting
 

Syllabus Chair:  Joan C. Sommers

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Membership Chair:  Kenn Baert

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Competition Chair:  Beverley Fess

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Bulletin Editor: Esther Lanting

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Workshop Chair: Esther Lanting

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Website & Social Media Manager:  Kenn Baert

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Historian:  Joanna Arnold Darrow

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Past Presidents:

Mary Ann Covone

Amy Jo Sawyer

Joan C. Sommers

Liz Finch

Kevin Friedrich

Betty Jo Simon

Stas Venglevski

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Founding President Emeritus:

Anthony Galla-Rini (deceased)

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Board Members Emritus:

Stanley Darrow (deceased)

Faithe Deffner (deceased)

Peter Giacalone

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