Board & Staff
Any member in good standing is eligible to run for a position with the ISGB. We'd love to have you enrich our community with your experience!
- Learn about the responsibilities shared by all of our board members HERE
- Spring elections run every May
- Terms are two years beginning September 1st
Our organization is governed by a Board of Directors elected by our membership. Our Board of Directors uses policy governance to envision the future and to ensure operations are aligned with our mission statement and meet the evolving needs of our constituency. Our board currently meets once a month via conference call.
For more information, contact elections@isgb.org
Board of Directors
Martha Giberson
President / Chairman of the Board
Located in Massachusetts
Martha takes great pride in our organization and is very active in planning our annual Conference, "The Gathering", and all aspects of fundraising.
Debora Cox
Vice President / Director of Organizational Support
Located in Oregon
Deb is dedicated to helping the ISGB community grow and thrive and will be working with the Gathering team.
Bryna Lumb
Treasurer / Director of Finance
Located in Missouri
Bryna keeps our finances up to date, guiding the organization to success.
Joan Keller
Director of Membership
Located in California
Joan is dedicated to growing the ISGB membership with new and inventive strategies.
Floor Kaspers
Director of Education
Located in the Netherlands
Floor has been working on expanding our international presence with the Your Bead for Venice Exhibition and expanding the ISGB educational programs.
OPEN POSITIONS
This could be YOU!
Director of Marketing
Interested in filling a position contact elections@isgb.org
Elise Strauss
Director At Large
Located in Oregon
Elise is looking forward to assisting with our fundraising efforts and helping where needed.
Laura Simone
Director At Large
Located in New York
Laura is the editor of the Glass Bead Evolution and is focused on creating value for her readership.
Steven Bay
Director At Large
Located in California
Steve will be taking on the role of Chapter Faciliator working to grow the organization and chapters.
Carol Ann Savage
Director At Large
Located in Ontario
Carol Ann works with the Gathering team, exhibtion and Glass Bead Evolution.
Staff
ISGB is a volunteer run organization with a working Board. We employee an Operations Manager who oversees the running of the organization. Our Sales Representative is here to serve your advertising needs for our quarterly publication the "Glass Bead Evolution", our monthly membership newsletter the "Bead Release", and Gathering sponsorship opportunities.
Karyn Sweezy
Operations Manager
Located in Connecticut
Karyn is happy to assist you with any of your ISGB needs.
Get Involved!
This is an exciting opportunity to join a group of dedicated glass beadmakers and share your skills within the community. Volunteers are always needed! If a board position is not for you, join a committee or offer to share your skills on a project. We are beadmakers supporting beadmakers.
Raise Your Hand!
Open Positions
The ISGB seeks a Marketing and communication director. Contact elections@isgb.org to learn more.
Interested in becoming a board member? Email us at elections@isgb.org for information regarding upcoming board vacancies.
Volunteer Opportunities
The ISGB has several appointed positions and committees that can use your help. Find out more about them HERE. Please consider sharing your talent and experience with us!