American Alpine Club—Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the volunteer governing body of the AAC, responsible for overseeing the organization as outlined in our bylaws. This includes developing the strategic plan, approving the budget and tracking organizational financial performance, hiring and managing performance of the Executive Director, electing the Board’s officers, setting organizational policies and procedures, and supporting advocacy and fundraising.

Nina Williams, President

Keith Thomajan, Vice President

Mo Beck, Secretary

Howard Lukens, Treasurer

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Lori Coyner, Director - (2022-2027)

Payam Abbassian, Director - (2023-2026)

Mo Beck, Director - (2022-2025)

Allyson Gunsallus, Director - (2022-2025)

Cody Kaemmerlen, Director - (2022-2027)

Brody Leven, Director - (2022-2027)

Mackenzie McGrath, Director - (2024-2027)

Katie Stahley, Director - (2021-2027)

Eddie Taylor, Director - (2022-2025)

John Lee, Director - (2025-2028)

Peter Walle, Director - (2025-2028)

Maryanna Saenko, Director - (2026-2029)

Sean Chiasson, Director (2026-2029)

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AAC Scheduled Board Meeting Dates

Fiscal Year 2025

January 15, 2026—Virtual

March 14, 2026—Virtual

June 5-7, 2026—San Francisco, CA

September 19, 2025—Virtual

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