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

Payam Abbassian, Treasurer

Lori Coyner, Secretary

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Mo Beck, Director - (2022-2025)

Rob DeConto, Director - (2024-2027)

Allyson Gunsallus, Director - (2022-2025)

Cody Kaemmerlan, Director - (2022-2025)

Brody Leven, Director - (2022-2025)

Mackenzie McGrath, Director - (2024-2027)

Katie Stahley, Director - (2024-2027)

Pavan Surapaneni, Director - (2019-2025)

Eddie Taylor, Director - (2022-2025)

Howard Lukens, Director - (2025-2028)

John Lee, Director - (2025-2028)

Melanie Hood, Director - (2025-2028)

Peter Walle, Director - (2025-2028)

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AAC Scheduled Board Meeting Dates

Fiscal Year 2025

January 16, 2025—Virtual

March 8, 2025—Virtual

June 8, 2025—Colorado

September 20, 2025—Virtual

Banner photo: AAC member Michael Lim