Past Meetings and Executive Committees

YearMeetingPresidentsVice PresidentsSecretariesTreasurersRegional CouncilorsSpecial Notes
2025Lexington, KYSelima SultanaSarah PraskieviczHeidi Lannon
2024Greenville, SCSelima SultanaAmy PotterMark SciuchettiSarah PraskieviczHeidi Lannon
2023Norfolk, VAWilliam (Bill) GravesAmy PotterMark SciuchettiPaul McDanielHeidi Lannon
2022Atlanta, GA William (Bill) GravesJennifer RahnCraig Ramseyer Paul McDanielSelima Sultan
2021Florence, ALLynn ReslerJennifer RahnCraig RamseyerAmy PotterSelima Sultan
2020Virtual Lynn Resler William (Bill) Graves Shrinidhi Ambinakudige Amy Potter Selima Sultan 
2019Wilmington, NC Joann Mossa William (Bill) Graves Shrinidhi Ambinakudige Luke Juran John Kupfer 
2018Johnson City, TN Joann Mossa Lynn Resler Francis Koti Luke Juran John Kupfer 
2017Starkville, MS Ronald Kalafsky Lynn Resler Francis Koti Korine Kolivars John Kupfer 
2016Columbia, SC Ronald Kalafsky Joshua Inwood Kathy Sherman-Morris Korine Kolivars Thomas Mote 
2015Pensacola, FL Clifton V. “Skeeter” DixonJoshua Inwood Kathy Sherman-Morris Scott Curtis Thomas Mote 
2014Athens, GA Clifton V. “Skeeter” DixonSuzanne Walcott Katherine Hankins Scott Curtis Derek Alderman 
2013Roanoke, VA Douglas GambleSuzanne Walcott Katherine Hankins Heidi Lannon Derek Alderman 
2012Asheville, NC Douglas Gamble Ron Kalafsky Joshua Inwood Heidi Lannon Derek Alderman 
2011Savannah, GA Russell Ivy Jonathan Leib Jamie Strickland Sharon Cobb Douglas Gamble 
2010Birmingham, AL Russell Ivy Jonathan Leib Jamie Strickland Sharon Cobb Douglas Gamble 
2009Knoxville, TN Derek Alderman Jonathan Leib Jamie Strickland Katie Algeo Douglas Gamble 
2008Greensboro, NC Derek Alderman Russell Ivy Hilda Kurtz Katie Algeo Tyrel G. Moore 
2007Charleston, SC Gerald R. Webster Russell Ivy Hilda Kurtz Altha Cravey Tyrel G. Moore 
2006Morgantown, WV Gerald R. Webster Clifton ‘Skeeter’ Dixon Douglas W. Gamble Altha Cravey Tyrel G. Moore 
2005West Palm Beach, FLStephen WalshClifton ‘Skeeter’ DixonDouglas W. GambleAltha Cravey Tyrel G. Moore 
2004Biloxi, MSStephen WalshL. Allan JamesEric J. Fournier Altha Cravey Kavita Pandit, S 
2003Charlotte, NCRonald L. MitchelsonL. Allan JamesEric J. Fournier Susan Walcott Kavita Pandit, S 
2002Richmond, VARonald L. Mitchelson Stephen J. Walsh Jonathan Leib Susan Walcott Kavita Pandit, S Meeting held with Mid Atlantic Division
2001Lexington, KYTyrel Moore Stephen J. Walsh Jonathan Leib John J. Winberry J. Dennis Lord 
2000Chapel Hill, NCTyrel MooreRonald L. Mitchelson L. Allan James John J. Winberry J. Dennis Lord 
1999Tampa, FLKavita PanditRonald L. Mitchelson L. Allan James John J. Winberry J. Dennis Lord 
1998Memphis, TNKavita PanditTyrel G. Moore Gerald R. Webster John J. Winberry Lizbeth PyIe 
1997Birmingham, ALSusan Brooker-GrossTyrel G. Moore Gerald R. Webster  Lizbeth PyIe 
1996Athens, GASusan Brooker-GrossTruman A. Hartshorn    Lizbeth PyIe 
1995Knoxville, TNLizbeth Ann PyleTruman A. Hartshorn   
1994Virginia Beach, VALizbeth Ann PyleSusan R. Brooker-Gross    
1993Greensboro, NCKarl B. RaitzSusan R. Brooker-Gross    
1992Louisville, KYKarl B. RaitzVernon Meentemeyer J. Dennis Lord  Neal G. Lineback 
1991Ashville, NCCharles KovacikVernon Meentemeyer J. Dennis Lord Lizbeth PyIe Neal G. Lineback 
1990Columbia, SCCharles KovacikKarl B. Raitz Wilma J. Walker Lizbeth PyIe Neal G. Lineback First World Geography Bowl Held
1989Charleston, WVThomas L. BellKarl B. Raitz Wilma J. WalkerJesse O. McKee Sanford BedermanMeeitng held jointly with East Lake Division
1988Mobile, ALThomas L. BellCharles KovacikSusan Brooker-GrossJesse O. McKeeSanford Bederman  
1987Charlotte, NCCharles AikenCharles KovacikSusan Brooker-GrossJesse O. McKeeSanford Bederman Special Awards constituted – Outstanding service award, Research honor and lifetime achievement.
1986Lexington, KYCharles AikenThomas L. BellWayne L. HoffmanJesse O. McKeeStephen S. Birdsall 
1985Chapel Hill, NCJames S. FisherThomas L. BellWayne L. Hoffman Charles KovacikStephen S. Birdsall
1984Birmingham, ALJames S. FisherCharles AikenLisle Mitchell, Charles KovacikStephen S. Birdsall Fist Merle C. Prunty Scholarship
1983Orlando, FLNeal G. LinebackCharles AikenLisle Mitchell,Charles KovacikSidney R. JumperWest Virginia was added to the division
1982Memphis, TNNeal G. LinebackJames FisherMelinda Meade Charles KovacikSidney R. Jumper 
1981Atlanta, GAStephen S. BirdsallJames FisherMelinda MeadeSidney R. Jumper
1980Blacksburg, VAStephen S. BirdsallNeal G. LinebackThomas L. BellJames O. WheelerA Special Award for Contributions to Geography in the Southeast was awarded to J. Russell Whitaker.
1979Nashville, TNSanford H. BedermanNeal G. LinebackThomas L. BellSamuel T. EmoryJames O. Wheeler 
1978Athens, GASanford H. BedermanStephen S. BirdsallClifton W. Pannell Samuel T. EmoryJames O. Wheeler 
1977Knowville, TNJames O. WheelerStephen S. Birdsall Clifton W. Pannell Burke E. Vanderhill  
1976Fredericksburg, VAJames O. WheelerSanford H. Bederman  Burke E. Vanderhill  Chairman and Vice Chairman  to President and Vice President
1975Callaway Gardens, GASidney R. JumperSanford H. Bederman    
1974Biloxi, MSSidney R. JumperJames O. Wheeler   
1973Boone, NCJames F. WoodruffJames O. Wheeler  
1972Miami/BahamasJames F. WoodruffSidney R. Jumper 
1971Lexington, KYRichard G. SilvernailSidney R. Jumper 
1970Columbia, SCRichard G. SilvernailEdmund E. Hegen 
1969Tallahassee, FLDavid G. BasileEdmund E. Hegen 
1968Greenville, NCDavid G. BasileSanford H. Bederman
1967Gainesville, FLDr. James R. AndersonSanford H. Bederman 
1966Atlanta, GADr. James R. AndersonThomas P. Field 
1965Chapel Hill, NCJulian J. Petty,Thomas P. Field 
1964Lexington, KYJulian J. Petty, 
1963Knoxville, TNPaul H. Sisco 
1962Johnson CityPaul H. SiscoJulian Petty 
1961Columbia, SCWilliam II PiersonJulian PettyRobert Long 
1960Athens, GAWilliam II PiersonJohn R. Dunkle Edward Baldwin 
1959Gulfport, MS 
1958Memphis, TN 
1957Athens, GA 
1956Knoxville, TN 
1955Tallahassee, FL 
1954Chapel Hill, NC 
1953Murfreesboro, TN 
1952Columbia, SCBenjamin F. Lemer 
1951Knoxville, TNBenjamin F. Lemer 
1950Lexington, KYBenjamin F. Lemer 
1949Athens, GA 
1948Gainesville, FL 
1948Knoxville, TN
1947Birmingham, AL
1947Athens, GA