FGS 2014 Election Results

FGS 2014 Election Results

D. Joshua Taylor Re-Elected President; New Board Members and Directors Include Melissa Tennant, Linda McCauley, and David E. Rencher

The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announced today the results of its recent election for FGS board members and directors. The election was conducted online September 1 – 30, 2014, with all FGS delegates eligible to vote. Office terms for those elected will begin on January 1, 2015.

With the recent election results, re-elected FGS President D. Joshua Taylor states, "I am honored to serve with such a dedicated board, and look forward to working with those elected to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee over the next two years.”

Re-Elected FGS Board Members

The following directors were re-elected to their positions:

·       Polly Fitzgerald Kimmitt, CG^SM (Massachusetts) — Director

·       Randy W. Whited (Texas) — Director

New FGS Board Members

The following board members and directors were newly elected to their positions:

·       Melissa Tennant (Indiana) — Vice President of Administration

·       Linda McCauley* (Kentucky) — Secretary

·       David E. Rencher, AG, CG^SM, FIGRS, FUGA (Utah) — Director

·       Cherie Bush (Utah) — Director

*McCauley was first appointed to the FGS board as a Director in early 2014 to fill a vacant position and elected Secretary in this recent election.

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