Chapter Coordinators
This page allows you to quickly locate and contact the Chapter Coordinators and key Chapters Committee members. Click on a Coordinator’s name to take you to the contact information. If you are searching for a specific chapter, use the NSS Chapters Directory.
| District | Coordinator Title | Name (click one for more info) |
| NSS | Vice-President for Chapters | Larry Ahearn |
| NSS | Chapters Committee Chair | David Stuart |
| NSS | Chapters Support Liaison at NSS HQ | Julie Utano |
| NSS | Chapters Resources Coordinator | Larry Ahearn |
| NSS | Chapters Internet Coordinator | Ronnie Lajoie |
| NSS | Chapters Assembly Chair | Bennett Rutledge |
| Intl | International Chapters Coordinator | Robert Aillon |
| USA | U.S. Chapters Coordinator | Bennett Rutledge |
| NE | Northeast District Chapters Coordinator | Dennis Pearson |
| SE | Southeast District Chapters Coordinator | Dennis Pearson |
| NC | North Central District Chapters Coordinator | Larry Ahearn |
| SC | South Central District Chapters Coordinator | Sean Freeman |
| CD | California District Chapters Coordinator | Mario Anzalotti, Jr. |
| ID | Independent District Chapters Coordinator | Bennett Rutledge |
Vice-President for Chapters: Larry Ahearn (NSS Bio)
| Function | Responsible for the growth, relationships and servicing of NSS chapters, and for enhancing value that Society delivers to its chapters. Chairs the Chapters Committee. |
| Location: | Chicago, IL |
| Phone | 773-373-0349 |
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Chapters Committee Chair: David Stuart (NSS Bio)
| Function | Chairs meetings of the Chapters Committee. Oversees committee activities and ensures actions are assigned and tracked. |
| Location: | Seattle, WA |
| Phone | 206-241-6165 |
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Chapters Support Liaison at NSS HQ: Julie Utano
| Function | Provides an official paid staff connection between NSS chapters and NSS Headquarters. |
| Location: | Reston, VA |
| Phone | 202-424-2899 |
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Chapters Resources Coordinator: Larry Ahearn (NSS Bio)
| Function | Identifies new/existing resources for use by chapters. Coordinates the creation and distribution of common resources (banners, signs, presentations, etc.) for Chapters. Instrumental in planning resource-related events, projects, contests, etc. |
| Location: | Chicago, IL |
| Phone | 773-373-0349 |
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Chapters Internet Coordinator: Ronnie Lajoie (NSS Bio)
| Function | Provides Internet (email and Web site) support for the Chapters Committee, leads maintenance of chapter pages on NSS Web site and in Ad Astra magazine, and provides guidance to chapters seeking Web support. |
| Location: | Madison, AL |
| Phone | 256-509-3833 |
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Chapters Assembly Chair: Bennett Rutledge
| Function | Chairs meetings of the NSS Chapters’ Assembly, and provides an independent pathway for chapters to share information and voice concerns. |
| Location: | Centennial, CO |
| Phone | 720-641-7987 |
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International Chapters Coordinator: Robert Aillon
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in the “International” areas outside the United States. |
| Location: | Miami, FL |
| Phone | 954-943-0803 |
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U.S. Chapters Coordinator: Bennett Rutledge
| Function | Oversees support for new and existing chapters in the United States via the Regional Organizers (see below). |
| Location: | Centennial, CO |
| Phone | 720-641-7987 |
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Northeast District Chapters Coordinator: Dennis Pearson
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia. |
| Location: | Allentown, PA |
| Phone | 610-434-1229 |
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Southeast District Chapters Coordinator: Dennis Pearson
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. |
| Location: | Allentown, PA |
| Phone | 610-434-1229 |
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North Central District Chapters Coordinator: Larry Ahearn (NSS Bio)
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. |
| Location: | Chicago, IL |
| Phone | 773-373-0349 |
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South Central District Chapters Coordinator: Sean Freeman
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. |
| Location: | Carrollton, TX |
| Phone | 214-493-9757 |
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California District Chapters Coordinator: Mario Anzalotti, Jr.
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in California. |
| Location: | Cave Creek, AZ |
| Phone | 602-292-0325 |
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Independent District Chapters Coordinator: Bennett Rutledge
| Function | Provides support for new and existing remote chapters in Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Puerto Rico. South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. |
| Location: | Centennial, CO |
| Phone | 720-641-7987 |
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