AIS Leadership

Officers, Directors & Committees

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AIS Officers
AIS Administrative Officers
Directors
Presidents of the American Iris Society
Chairs of Standing Committees

AIS Officers:

PRESIDENT
BONNIE NICHOLS
3365 Northaven Rd., Dallas, TX 75229
Phone: (214) 676-9892

1ST VICE-PRESIDENT
HOWIE DASH
1534 Arco De Goya, Las Cruces, NM 88007
Phone: (575) 652-7550

2ND VICE-PRESIDENT

LORENE CRONE
Jackson, TN 38305
Phone: (731) 499-3887

AIS Administrative Officers:

Directors

Directors (terms expiring in 2025):

ROBERT TREADWAY
Carlisle, AR 72024
(501) 412-5852

DOUG CHYZ
Little River, SC
Phone: (843) 399-0183

HEATHER HALEY
Ramseur, NC 27316
Phone: (707) 315-0866

LINDA WILKIE
Omaha, NE 68116
Phone: (402) 493-3808

Directors (terms expiring in 2026):

SCARLETT AYRES
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Phone: H: 575-382-9613 C: 575-621-0171

SUSAN DRIVER
McMinnville, TN
Phone: (931) 314-6959

CAROLYN HOOVER
Coarsegold, CA 93614
Phone: (559) 760-5638

MICHAEL REED
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Phone: (214) 418-3208

Directors (terms expiring in 2027):

JEAN RICHTER
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 205-4033

MARGARET KELLY
Pekin, Il 61554
Phone: (309) 347-8561

JOSH WINZER
Collinsville, OK 74021
(918) 863-9399

BETH TRAIN
Colton, CA
(909) 954-7467<

Presidents of The American Iris Society

Bonnie Nichols 2025-present
Andi Rivarola 2022 – 2024
Jody Nolin 2019 – 2021
Gary White 2016 – 2018
James Morris 2013 – 2015
Judy Keisling 2010 – 2012
Roy Epperson 2008 – 2010
Jeanne Clay Plank 2005 – 2007
Terry Aitken 2002 – 2004
Clarence Mahan 1999 – 2001
David Niswonger 1996 – 1998
Claire Barr 1993 – 1995
Kenneth Waite 1990 – 1992
James Rasmussen 1987 – 1989
Ron Mullin 1984 – 1986
Harold L. Stahly 1981 – 1983

Leon Wolford 1978 – 1980
Clarke Cosgrove 1975 – 1977
Hugo Wall 1972 – 1974
William T. Bledsoe 1969 – 1971
Hubert A. Fischer 1966 – 1968
Robert S. Carney 1963 – 1965
Lowell Fitz Randolph 1960 – 1962
Marion R. Walker 1956 – 1959
Harold W. Knowlton 1953 – 1955
Guy Rogers 1949 – 1952
Franklin P. Cook 1947 – 1948
Jesse E. Wills 1943 – 1946
William McKee 1940 – 1942
Harry H. Everett 1935 – 1939
John C. Wister 1920 – 1934

Committees

Chairs of Standing Committees:

Affiliate Chair:

Jody Nolin
Rushsylvania, OH 43347;
Phone: (614) 507-0332 | Email:

Audit Committee:

Howie Dash
1534 Arco De Goya, Las Cruces, NM 88007
Phone: (575) 652-7550

Awards:

Michael Reed
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Phone: (214) 418-3208

Bulletin Advertising:

Linda Wilkie
15115 Grant Circle, Omaha, NE 68116
Phone: (402) 250-7671 | Email:

Calendar:

Susan Driver
Phone:(931)314-6959

Convention Liaison:

Andi Rivarola (Acting)
Los Angeles, CA 90065

Electronic Services:

Lorene Crone
Jackson, TN  38305
Phone: 731-499-3887

Linda Wilkie – Webmaster
Omaha, NE 68116
Email:

Encyclopedia Manager:

Bob Pries
Roxboro, NC 27574
Phone: (336) 597-8805

EXHIBITIONS COMMITTEE:

Exhibition Schedules:

Olga Batalov
8715 Sparren Way, San Diego, CA 92129
Phone: (858) 405-9077 |

Exhibition Supplies:

Nick Stewart
Lawton, OK 73505
Phone: 580-917-3035

Exhibition Show Reports:

Adam Cordes
Hillman, MI 49746
Phone: 989-742-4248

Finance Committee:

Gary White
Lincoln, NE
Phone: 402-421-6394

Foundation Liaison:

Jill Bonino
3110 Kirkham Drive, Glendale, CA 91206
Phone: (818) 790-3256

Honorary Awards:

Jody Nolin
Rushsylvania, OH 43347;
Phone: (614) 507-0332 | Email:

Hybridizer Liaison:

Gary Slagle II
Gibbstown, NJ 08077
Phone: (856)423-4477

Image Coordinator

Janis Shackelford
PO Box 21827, El Cajon, CA 92021
Phone: (619) 561-6323 | Email:

Insurance:

Michelle Snyder
225 Sky Line Drive, Sedona, AZ 86336
Phone: 928-282-5867 | Email:

Iris Program Resources (Digital):

Jean Richter
Alameda, CA
Phone: (510) 205-4033 | Email:

Iris Program Resources (Speakers):

Hooker Nichols
Dallas, TX 75229
Phone:(214)-676-9892

Judges:

Lorene Crone
Jackson, TN 38305
Phone: (731) 499-3887

Judges Handbook Revision Committee:

Bonnie Nichols
3365 Northaven Rd., Dallas, TX 75229
Phone:(214) 676-9892

Library Committee:

Dr. Robert M. Hollingworth
Williamston, MI 48895
Phone: 517-930-0180

Librarian:

Open: If you are interested in being the AIS Librarian, please contact Andi Rivarola at email

Membership Development:

Andi Rivarola
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Phone: (818) 802-4188

National Collections, Display & Test Gardens

Bob Pries
Roxboro, NC 27574
Phone: (336) 597-8805

Nominating:

To Be Chosen

Photo Contest:

Susan Driver
Where to send:
The American Iris Society Photo Contest,
c/o Susan Driver
177 Spring Valley Road,
McMinnville, TN  37110

E-mail photos & entry form to:
SUBJECT – AIS Photo Contest email: 

Policy:

Janis Shakelford
El Cajon, CA 92021
Phone: 619-561-6323

Public Relations & Marketing:

Bob Pries
Roxboro, NC 27574
Phone: 336-597-8805

Co-Chair:
DOUG CHYZ
Little River, SC
Phone: (843) 399-0183

Social Media Manager:

Andi Rivarola
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Phone: (818) 802-4188

Registrations:

Janis Shackelford
PO Box 21827, El Cajon, CA 92021
Phone: (619) 561-6323 | Email: 

RVP Counselor:

Howie Dash
1534 Arco De Goya, Las Cruces, NM 88007
Phone: (575)541-4438

RVP Representative:

Margaret Kelly
Perkin, IL 61554
Phone: (309) 347-8561

Scientific Advisory Committee:

Dr. Robert M. Hollingworth
Williamston, MI 48895
Phone: 517-930-0180

Section and Cooperating Society Liaison:

Robert Treadway

Silent Auction:

Open

Strategic Planning:

Andi Rivarola
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Phone: (818) 802-4188

Symposium:

Riley Probst
Modesto, CA 95355
Phone: (209) 551-6323

Webinars:

Gary White
Lincoln, NE 68512
Phone: (402)421-6394

Youth:

Carolyn Hoover
45812 Old Corral Road, Coarsegold, CA 93614
Phone: (559) 760-5638 | Email: