Photo: Den. smillieae by Diane Mulkerin

Board of Directors

Leadership for the Illinois Orchid Society (IOS) is provided by a Board of Directors. The Board is made up of officers who run the monthly activities of the IOS and directors at large. Officers serve a two-year term. Board members serve a four-year term. Terms of office run July 1 through June 30. 

In addition, Board members and other IOS members volunteer their time to lead or serve on various committees that enable us to fulfill our mission throughout the year.

  • George Titterton, President

    George Titterton, President

  • Karen Hunter and George Titterton, Interim Speaker Chairs

    Karen Hunter and George Titterton, Interim Speaker Chairs

    1st Vice President Email

  • 2nd Vice President (Home Show Chair): David Kirk

    David Kirk, Home Show Chair

    2nd Vice President

  • Diane Mulkerin, Away Show Chair/ 3rd Vice President

    Diane Mulkerin, Away Show Chair

    3rd Vice President

  • Olya Pavlova, Secretary

    Olya Pavlova, Secretary

  • Katie Payeur, Assistant Secretary

    Katie Payeur, Assistant Secretary

    Newsletter Editor

  • Treasurer: Karen Hunter

    Karen Hunter, Treasurer

  • Marcy Goldman, Membership Director

    Marcy Goldman, Membership Director

  • Kevin O'Rourke, Past President

    Kevin O'Rourke, Past President

  • Russell Brand, Director

    Russell Brand, Director

    2020-2024

  • Noris D'Agostino, Director

    Noris D'Agostino, Director

    2022-2026

  • Cathleen Daghestani, Director

    Cathleen Daghestani, Director

    2021-2025

  • Toby Green, Director

    Toby Green, Director

    2022-2026

  • John Hockberger, Director

    John Hockberger, Director

    2023-2027

  • Anna Jaich-Westine, Director

    Anna Jaich-Westine, Director

    2023-2027

  • Jennifer McRae, Director

    Jennifer McRae, Director

    2021-2025

  • Monica Penny, Director

    Monica Penny, Director

    2020-2024

Committees

IOS committees are made up of volunteers who are interested in serving in one or more areas. Committee members are appointed by the IOS President. If you are interested in serving on any of the following committees, please email the IOS President.

AOS Representative

Awards

Communications

Conservation

Education

Historian

Hospitality

New member orientation

Outreach

Plant movers

Plant sales

Publicity

Technology

Ways and Means

Web Oversight