Board and Staff

 

A Dedicated Team

AHS Board of Directors

The American Horticultural Society’s Board of Directors and staff work closely together to operate our national non-profit and to provide for the stewardship of our River Farm headquarters.

Our Board brings to the table a broad range of talents and expertise that help guide our organization’s mission, while our staff carries out the day-to-day tasks required to achieve our goals.

Learn about careers at AHS.

Board of Directors

Kathryn Acerbo-Bachmann
Acton, Massachusetts

Doug Barker
Washington, DC

Skipp Calvert
Alexandria, Virginia

Tim Conlon
Dubuque, Iowa

Dr. Larry Deaven
Los Alamos, New Mexico

Dr. James Folsom
Eastpoint, Florida

Amy Golden
Falls Church, Virginia

Panayoti Kelaidis
Denver, Colorado

Scott Plein, Board Chair
Falls Church, Virginia

Christian Primeau
Cortlandt Manor, NY

Holly Shimizu
Glen Echo, Maryland

Bryant Smith
Baltimore, MD

Philip Tabas
Arlington, VA

Suzanne Laporte, President and CEO
ex-officio

 

Horticultural Advisory Council

Dr. James Folsom
Eastpoint, FL

William McNamara
Truckee, CA

Dr. Mary Hockenberry Meyer
Plymouth, MN

Claire Sawyers
Swarthmore, PA

Keith Tomlinson
Arlington, VA

 

Staff

Courtney Allen
Director of National Programs

Shannon Ayres
Communications Associate

Mercedes Bryant
Director of Travel Studies 

Tammy Burke
Horticulturist

Kate Cordle
Events and Rentals Manager

David Ellis
Co-Editor of The American Gardener

Leslie Fetty
Associate Membership Manager

Rochelle Greayer
Co-Editor of The American Gardener

Jack Greenfield
River Farm Grounds Manager

Robert Kuhlman
Digital Editor

Suzanne Laporte
President and CEO

Matt Mattus
Senior Director for Horticulture

Caitlin Metzger
Assistant Manager, Development

Philip Saville
Associate Membership Manager

Claire A. Splan
Associate Editor

Peter Tajat
Managing Director, Property Operations

Sheri Thorpe
Director of Finance

Katie Tukey
Director of Development and Engagement

Daniel Vincent
Director of Membership and Communications

Mary Yee
Managing Editor & Art Director of The American Gardener