Board & Staff
Any member in good standing is eligible to run for a position with the ISGB. We'd love to have you enrich our community with your experience!
- Learn about the responsibilities shared by all of our board members HERE
- Spring elections run every May
- Terms are two years beginning September 1st
Our organization is governed by a Board of Directors elected by our membership. Our Board of Directors uses policy governance to envision the future and to ensure operations are aligned with our mission statement and meet the evolving needs of our constituency. Our board currently meets once a month via conference call.
For more information, contact elections@isgb.org
Board of Directors
Susan Richards, Chairman of the Board
Located in Michigan
Susan has a passion for promoting the art of glass and bringing the value of the ISGB to our members.
Martha Giberson, Director of Organizational Support
Located in Massachusetts
Martha is active in planning our annual Conference, "The Gathering" and all aspects of fundraising.
Heather Hennigan, Director of Finance
Located in New York
Heather keeps our finances up to date, guiding the organization to success.
Assistant Director of Finance - Open
This could be you!
Read more about the role of Assistant Director of Finance for the ISGB HERE.
Joan Keller, Director of Membership
Located in California
Joan is working on growing the ISGB membership with chapter outreach and vendor discounts.
Kari Chittenden, Director of Education
Located in Indiana
Kari loves to set up scholarship opportunities for our members.
Director of Communications and Marketing - Open
This could be you!
Read about the role of Director of Communications and Marketing for the ISGB HERE.
Michelle Pearson, Director At-Large
Located in Alaska
Michelle is also the editor for the Glass Bead Evolution and assists with Gathering Planning.
Esther Silver, Director At-Large
Located in Israel
Esther is working on new initiatives for our international members.
Andrea Symons, Director At-Large
Located in British Columbia
Andrea is assisting with our Gathering Site Selection Committee.
Tillie O'Kelley, Director At-Large
Located in Florida
Tillie assists with our social media monitoring, fundraising, and is a writer for our “Glass Bead Evolution” magazine.
Staff
ISGB is a volunteer run organization with a working Board. We employee an Operations Manager who oversees the day-to-day running of the organization. Our Sales Representative is here to serve your advertising needs for our quarterly publication the "Glass Bead Evolution", our monthly membership newsletter the "Bead Release", and Gathering sponsorship opportunities.
Karyn Sweezy - Operations Manager
Located in Connecticut
Karyn is happy to assist you with any of your ISGB needs.
Bryna Lumb - Advertising Sales Representative
Located in Georgia
Bryna is available to assist you with all your advertising questions. Request a media packet today and see how the ISGB can help your business grow.
Get Involved!
This is an exciting opportunity to join a group of dedicated glass beadmakers and share your skills within the community. Volunteers are always needed! If a board position is not for you, join a committee or offer to share your skills on a project. We are beadmakers supporting beadmakers.
Raise Your Hand!
Open Board Positions
The Director of Communications and Marketing and Assistant Director of Finance positions are open. These positions have specific skills that are needed. The ISGB is rich with talent and creativity; please share yours with your organization!
Volunteer Opportunities
The ISGB has several appointed positions and committees that can use your help. Find out more about them HERE. Please consider sharing your talent and experience with us!
Interested in becoming a board member? Email us at elections@isgb.org for information regarding upcoming board vacancies.