APG Staff
- Executive Director: Kathleen W. Hinckley, CG®
- APGQ Managing Editor: Michael J. Leclerc, CG®
- APGQ Layout Editor: Matthew J. Wright
- APGQ Content Editor: Amy E. K. Arner
- APGQ Content Editor: Rachel Croucher
- APGQ Proofreader: Ian Watson
- APGQ Advertising: marketing@apgen.org, rates
- Booth Chair: Matthew McCormack
- Marketing Communications Manager: Vacant
- Web Administrator: Carla Cegielski
APG Committees
Advocacy Committee
The APG Advocacy Committee promotes members' awareness of laws and activities which may affect genealogical and historical research and engages in activities to improve access to records.
Members: Billie Fogarty (Chair); Patricia Walls Stamm, CG®, CGL℠
Awards Committee
The APG Awards Committee selects the persons who will receive the various awards given by APG on an annual basis.
Members: Patricia Walls Stamm; CG®, CGL℠ (Chair); Kim Harrison; Janet Davenport
Chapter Review Committee
The APG Chapter Review Committee reviews the bylaws of new chapters and Special Interest Groups applying for charters and presents their recommendations to the Executive Committee.
Members: Annette Burke Lyttle, (Chapter Liaison & Chair); Dana Leeds
Continuing Education Monitoring Committee
The APG Continuing Education Monitoring Committee monitors the compliance of the membership in reporting continuing education hours and recommends any needed updates or changes to the policy.
Members: Rose Lerer Cohen (Chair); David Mc Donald
International Affairs Committee
The APG International Affairs Committee promotes members' awareness of international developments which may affect genealogical and historical research. It also promotes awareness of, and interest in, professional genealogical services on an international level.
Members: John Boeren, LLM (Chair); Rose Lerer Cohen, PhD; Chris Paton, David Ryan, MA DipGen; Nefi Arenas Salazar
Logo Usage Compliance Committee
The APG Logo Usage Compliance Committee educates members about the proper use of the APG logo(s) and reports improper usage of the logo(s) to the Executive Director.
Members: Vacant
Marketing Committee
The APG Marketing Committee promotes and awareness of, and interest in, professional genealogical services as well as the members of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
Members: Janet Hovorka (Chair); Crista Cowan; Alec Ferretti; Laurie Hermance-Moore; Chris Paton
Member Benefits Committee
The APG Member Benefits Committee seeks ways to enhance the value of an APG membership by identifying and securing discounts to services and products used by APG members.
Members: Rich Venezia (Chair); Susan Ennis; Janet Hovorka; Cynthia Maharrey
Nominations Committee
The APG Nominations Committee publicizes the need for qualified nominees via a variety of channels to ensure a strong pool of candidates, issues a call for nominations for elected positions, and recommends a slate of candidates.
Members: Michelle Goodrum (elected); Kimberly Powell (elected); Billie Fogarty (board member)
Professional Development Committee
The APG Professional Development Committee encourages, promotes, and provides educational opportunities for those engaged in genealogical business pursuits.
Members: LaDonna Garner, M.A. (Chair); Margaret Fortier; Dana Leeds; Cynthia Maharrey; Tina Sansone
Professional Management Conference Committee
The Professional Management Conference Committee provides assistance as needed to the contracted PMC Coordinator to conduct the annual Professional Management Conference.
Members: Pat Stamm, Chair; Carla Cegielski; LaDonna Garner; Kathleen Hinckley; Janet Hovorka; Anne Merrell; Rich Venezia
Professional Review Committee
The APG Professional Review Committee reviews complaints about members relating to the APG Code of Ethics and present their findings and recommendations to the Executive Committee for action.
The members of this committee are confidential and were approved by the Board of Directors in March 2021.
Publications Advisory Committee
The APG Publications Advisory Committee reviews and approves all publications of the Association of Professional Genealogists, including but not limited to the Quarterly (APGQ), APG eNews, online content for the APG website, press releases, flyers, and other content including items distributed by chapters and special interest groups (SIGs).
Members: Cari Taplin, CG®; Corey Oiesen; Deborah Harvey
Redistribution Committee
The APG Redistribution Committee recommends electoral region boundary adjustments to balance geographic and member distribution.
Not appointed in 2019/2020