Society Organization
Members of the Society elect its Board of Directors, which in turn elects the Officers. Except for the President, there is no requirement for an Officer to be a member of the Board of Directors. This enables the Board to find the most qualified person available to serve as an officer of the Society. The Board sets out the general policies of the Society, and the Officers are charged with carrying out these policies.
View a list of all past officers and board members here.
Board of Directors
The Board consists of nine Directors, who serve overlapping three-year terms. Officers of the Society are elected annually by the Board. The present members of the Board, with their term expiration dates and their director assignments, are:
| Name | Expires | Assignments | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Sullivan | 2011 | Corporate Secretary, Newsletter Editor | |
| Paul Lyons | 2011 | Convention Director, acting Chief Financial Officer | |
| Fred Hill | 2011 | Membership Chair | |
| Paul Chandler | 2010 | Publications Chair, Website | |
| Paul C. Koehler | 2010 | Business Manager | |
| Richard Newkirk | 2010 | Elections and Nominating Committee | |
| David Coscia | 2012 | Archives Chair | |
| Tony Thompson | 2012 | Development | |
| Rod Crossley | 2012 | Sales and Marketing Director |
Officers and Staff
The current Officers and Staff of the Society, as elected by the Board, are:
| President | Paul Lyons |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Paul Chandler |
| Secretary | Kerry Sullivan |
| Chief Financial Officer | Paul Lyons (acting) |
| Editor-Newsletter | Kerry Sullivan |
| Editor-Trainline | John Signor |
| Business Manager | Sherry Kilcoin |
| Legal Counsel | Bob Dewitt |
| Archivist | Joe Strapac |
| Webmaster | Danielle Signor |
Mail addressed to any Director or Officer may be directed to the Society's address:
SPH&TS
1523 Howard Access Rd Suite A
Upland, CA 91786-2582
Email questions about membership, subscriptions and other Society business may be directed to our .