House of Delegates

The voice of AAPG's affiliated societies

AAPG’s House of Delegates (HoD) is made up of representatives from affiliated societies and international regions throughout the world. They are selected by popular vote from within their respective regions and serve a three-year term.

HoD leaders disseminate information from AAPG to their respective society or region and assist in recruiting prospective AAPG members. The HoD is led by three officers.

Delegate Lookup

Find the delegate(s) that serve your affiliated society or region.

Resources

HoD Rules and Procedures

Delegates' Voice

House of Delegates Officers

Catherine C. Strong
Catherine C. Strong
Chair Elect
Red Willow Production
2026 – 2027
Chad Cummings
Chad Cummings
Chair
Wildcatter Exploration
2026 – 2027
Samuel A. Epstein
Samuel A. Epstein
Secretary Editor
Geoval Consulting
2026 – 2027

House of Delegates Committees

In addition to the Officers who oversee the House of Delegates, and the individual delegates who make up the HoD, there are committees that exist to acquire and retain new members, facilitate the HoD’s honors and awards programs, plus manage bylaws, elections, rules, and procedures within the HoD.

The membership committee recruits new members to AAPG and works on various initiatives with the AAPG staff to retain existing members.

Eduardo A. Berendson
Eduardo A. Berendson
Chair
EBL Consultancy
2025 – 2027
James McDonald
James McDonald
Vice Chair
Ohio Geological Survey
2024 – 2028
Vicki Beighle
Vicki Beighle
Staff Liaison
Governance & Executive Operations Lead
2019 – 2099
AAPG

This committee is responsible for nominating candidates for consideration for the following awards: Honorary Member of the House, Distinguished Member of the House, and House Recognition of Service. Learn more about the House of Delegates Honors ad Awards.

Vicki Beighle
Vicki Beighle
Staff Liaison
Governance & Executive Operations Lead
2019 – 2099
AAPG

The constitution and bylaws committee reviews and presents proposed amendments to the HoD bylaws including such amendments’ purpose, function, and significance.

Catherine C. Strong
Catherine C. Strong
Chair
Red Willow Production
2025 – 2027
Dan A. Billman
Dan A. Billman
Committee Member
Billman Geologic Consultants Inc
2023 – 2028
David C. Blanchard
David C. Blanchard
Committee Member
DBGEC LLC
2025 – 2027
Paul W. Britt
Paul W. Britt
Committee Member
Independent
2025 – 2027
William D. DeMis
William D. DeMis
Committee Member
Rochelle Court, LLC
2023 – 2027
Vicki Beighle
Vicki Beighle
Staff Liaison
Governance & Executive Operations Lead
2019 – 2099
AAPG

The nomination and election committee is comprised of one delegate from each section and region and is responsible for presenting officer candidates for the house’s consideration. Additionally, they are responsible for the administration of the annual HoD election.

Vicki Beighle
Vicki Beighle
Staff Liaison
Governance & Executive Operations Lead
2019 – 2099
AAPG

The rules and procedures committee reviews the rules and procedures of the house, reviews proposals for change, and makes recommendations for changes in the rules and procedures.

Catherine C. Strong
Catherine C. Strong
Committee Member
Red Willow Production
2026 – 2027
David J. Entzminger
David J. Entzminger
Committee Member
Entzminger Geoscience Services LLC
2025 – 2027
Eduardo A. Berendson
Eduardo A. Berendson
Committee Member
EBL Consultancy
2025 – 2027
Heidi E. Schoenstein
Heidi E. Schoenstein
Committee Member
Grand Junction Geological Society
2025 – 2027
Kenneth P. Helmold
Kenneth P. Helmold
Committee Member
retired
2025 – 2027
Matthew A. Campbell
Matthew A. Campbell
Committee Member
Oxy
2025 – 2027
Nicolas Brissette
Nicolas Brissette
Committee Member
Fabrik
2026 – 2027
Paul W. Britt
Paul W. Britt
Committee Member
Independent
2026 – 2027
Wayne K. Camp
Wayne K. Camp
Committee Member
Retired, Anadarko Petroleum
2026 – 2028
Vicki Beighle
Vicki Beighle
Staff Liaison
Governance & Executive Operations Lead
2019 – 2099
AAPG