The HIPS Board of Directors consists of 11 Voting Members (Officers, Immediate Past President, and Regional Directors). The Committee Chairs are Board members but serve as a non-voting Advisory Council. The President is limited to two two-year terms, and the Regional Directors to two three-year terms. Current term expiration dates are shown in parentheses.
VOTING BOARD MEMBERS:
Vice President (2023):
Suzanne Butler
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Immediate Past President (2023):
Cathy Egerer
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Secretary (2023):
Nina Morris
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Northeast Director (2023:)
Justin Fortanascio
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Southeast Director (2023):
Allyson Whalley
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North Central Director (2024):
Jessica Kelley
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South Central Director (2024):
Randy Smith
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Northwest Director (2025):
Mike Unser
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Southwest Director (2025):
Cynthe Brush
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ADVISORY COUNCIL (NONVOTING):
Breeder Collections:
Donita McDonald
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Editor:
Nancy McDonald
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International:
Contact the Immediate Past President
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Outreach:
Cathy Egerer
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Retail Iris Sources:
Timothy Vanover
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Slide Preservation:
Janet Smith
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Databank:
Marc Hanes
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Guardian Gardens:
Nancy McDonald
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Iris Sale:
Wendy Scott
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Preservation Projects:
Tammy Skahan
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Shop:
Susan A Flow
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Variety ID:
Laetitia Munro
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Display Gardens:
Lori Vandette
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Honoraries and Awards:
Gary White
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Membership:
Lori Vandette
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Research Curator:
Phil Edinger
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Archives Team:
Cathy Egerer
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Gallery:
Laetitia Munro
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