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The Executive Officers

Teresa Barnard
NAWGJ President
Ann Heppner photo
Ann Heppner
NAWGJ Vice President
Robin Ruegg
NAWGJ Director of Finance
Denise Green headshot
Denise Green
NAWGJ Secretary

At-Large Directors

Jenna Karadbil
National Collegiate Assignor
Tammy Parsons
National Education Director
Gina Fuller
National History Director
Evelyn Paradis headshot photo
Evelyn Paradis
National Judges Cup Director
Maureen Blair
National Library/Tech Services Director
Brenda Eberhardt headshot photo
Brenda Eberhardt
National Website Director

Regional Judging Directors

April Brandon
Region 1
Priscilla Hickey
Region 2
Marilyn Blilie headshot
Marilyn Blilie
Region 3
Robin Smith headshot
Robin Smith
Region 4
Debbie Campbell headshot
Debbie Campbell
Region 5
Jim Burton
Region 6
Bonnie Synol headshot
Bonnie Synol
Region 7
Diane Thompson headshot
Diane Thompson
Region 8

2025/2026 NAWGJ Committees

  • Executive Committee:  Teresa**, Ann, Robin R., Denise
  • Bylaws:  Ann**, Denise, Diane, Brenda
    • Election
    • Membership
  • Professional Development:  Denise**, Diane, Priscilla, Robin S.
    • Professional Responsibility
    • Assigning
    • Outreach, Recruitment, Mentoring
  • College Judging:  Deb**, Robin R., Jenna, Teresa
  • Education:   Ann**, Tammy, Maureen, Evelyn, Leslie, Suzy
  • Events: Teresa**, Suzy, Evelyn, Gina, Tammy, Jim, Robin S.
    • Awards
    • Site
    • National Judges Cup
    • National Symposium
  • Finance:  Robin R**, Leslie, April, Deb
  • Commmunications:  Priscilla**. Gina, Brenda, Jim, Maureen
    • Web Content
    • Technology
    • Newsletter
    • Social Media
    • History

** Denotes Committee Chair