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BGS Board of Directors &
Leadership Council 2026 - 2027

As an Oregon nonprofit corporation, BGS has elected Officers and Directors. In addition to the Officers and Directors, we have a broader Leadership Council to work with the Officers and Directors in guiding the Society as it strives to fulfill its mission and goals.

Officers and Directors

President: Dana Regan

Past President: Clark Pederson

Vice-President: Open

Secretary: Rita Pederson

Treasurer: Sue Dolzal

Director-At-Large: Jim Kleinschmidt

Director-At-Large: Kim Vanderford


Leadership Council Members

Linda Martin • Metta Gerber • Mike Jones • Jeri Forbes

Committees and Key Roles:

Membership: Kim Vanderford
Education Programs: Clark Pederson

Newsletter Editor: Kelly McCray
Library: Linda Martin & Sandy Thompson
Publicity: Metta Gerber
Technology: Clark Pederson
Outreach: Wendi Babst 
Website: Sandy Thompson
Video Editing & Media: Wendi Babst

Social Media: Jeri Forbis 

Community & Heritage Programs:

   Central Oregon Pioneer Certificate: Kelly McCray & Brad Lemmon

   Genealogy Coaching & Mentoring: Metta Gerber


Interest Groups:

   German Interest Group: Jim Kleinschmidt

   Family Tree Maker Interest Group: Sue Dolezal

   Writing Interest Group: Kelly McCray


Saturday Programs: 

   Open Labs: Sandy Thompson

   Coffee & Cousins: Kelly McCray

   Keep Researching: Dana Regan


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