Leadership and Governing Bodies

Below is an overview of the Leadership and Governing Bodies that support the Iowa Genealogical Society.  All are active members and volunteers.  Many support multiple roles.
 
The Iowa Genealogical Society is a membership organization, governed by a Board of Directors which is composed of 16 Regional Representatives and 5 Officers that comprise the Executive Committee.   Meetings can be attended by the public, if desired.  Please contact the IGS president, in advance, if you'd like to attend.
 
Full Board Meeting Dates:
All meetings held in the IGS Conference Room (at times held also via Zoom) at 10:00 AM CT.
Jan 24, 2026
Apr 18, 2026
Jul 18, 2026
Oct 17, 2026
 
 
 

Executive Committee
President: Joe Solem
1st Vice President: Lois Trinity
2nd Vice President: Pam Washington
Treasurer: Kevin Spire
Secretary: Jennifer Darling
Regional Representative: Saundra Clem Leininger
 
Regional Representatives
Region 1: Vacant
Region 2: Heather Wells
Region 3: Florence Rose Nicolou
Region 4: Judi Pohorsky
Region 5: Stephen Bartenhagen
Region 6: Jeanine Wichman
Region 7: Cris Nagla
Region 8: Karla M. Wright
Region 9: Sue Marie Terrell
Region 10: Saundra Clem Leininger
Region 11: Ronald F. Gruber
Region 12: Regina Banks
Region 13: Vacant
Region 14: Linda J. Madden
Region 15: Vacant
Region 16: Sandra Bengtson
 
Education Committee
Lead Point of Contact: Lois Trinity
 
Finance Committee
Lead Point of Contact: Kevin Spire
 
Library Committee
Lead Point of Contact: Cris Nagla
 
Membership & Marketing Com.
Lead Point of Contact: Pam Washington
 

IGS Regional Coverage