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.
| Region | Coordinator Title | Name (click one for more info) |
| NSS | Vice-President for Chapters | David Stuart |
| NSS | Chapters Committee Chair | David Stuart |
| NSS | Chapters Support Liaison at NSS HQ | Jill Jackson |
| NSS | Chapters Resources Coordinator | Larry Ahearn |
| NSS | Chapters Internet Coordinator | Ronnie Lajoie |
| NSS | Chapters Assembly Chair | Dennis Pearson |
| Intl | International Chapters Coordinator | Al Anzaldua |
| USA | U.S. Chapters Coordinator | Bennett Rutledge |
| 1 | Region 1 Chapters Organizer | James Spellman, Jr. |
| 2 | Region 2 Chapters Organizer | James Spellman, Jr. |
| 3 | Region 3 Chapters Organizer | Claire McMurray |
| 4 | Region 4 Chapters Organizer | (open) |
| 5 | Region 5 Chapters Organizer | Fred Becker |
| 6 | Region 6 Chapters Organizer | Larry Ahearn |
| 7 | Region 7 Chapters Organizer | Dennis Pearson |
| 8 | Region 8 Chapters Organizer | Dennis Pearson |
NSS Vice-President for Chapters: David Stuart (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: | Seattle, Washington |
| Phone | 206-241-6165 |
NSS 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 |
NSS Chapters Support Liaison at NSS HQ: Jill Jackson
| Function | Provides an official paid staff connection between NSS chapters and NSS Headquarters. |
| Location: | 12100 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 130 Reston, VA 20190 |
| Phone | 202-429-1600 |
NSS 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 |
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 inAd Astra magazine, and provides guidance to chapters seeking Web support. |
| Location: | Madison, AL |
| Phone | 256-509-3833 |
Chapters Assembly Chair: Dennis Pearson
| Function | Chairs meetings of the NSS Chapters’ Assembly, and provides an independent pathway for chapters to share information and voice concerns. |
| Location: | Allentown, PA |
| Phone | 610-434-1229 |
International Chapters Coordinator: Al Anzaldua(NSS Bio)
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in the international areas outside the United States. |
| Location: | Tucson, AZ |
| Phone | 520-409-5797 |
U.S. Chapters Coordinator: Bennett Rutledge
| Function | Oversees support for new and existing chapters in the United States via the Regional Organizers. |
| Location: | Centennial, CO |
| Phone | 720-641-7987 |
Region 1 Chapters Organizer: James Spellman, Jr.
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in southern California (zip code 93499 and below) and Hawaii. |
| Location: | Lake Isabella, CA |
| Phone | 760-379-2503 |
Region 2 Chapters Organizer: James Spellman, Jr.
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in central and northern California (zip code 93501 and above), Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. |
| Location: | Lake Isabella, CA |
| Phone | 760-379-2503 |
Region 3 Chapters Organizer: Claire McMurray
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. |
| Location: | Norman, OK |
| Phone | 405-329-4326 |
Region 4 Chapters Organizer (open)
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri. |
| Location: | |
| Phone | |
Region 5 Chapters Organizer: Fred Becker (NSS Bio)
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Puerto Rico. |
| Location: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Phone | 321-271-9064 |
Region 6 Chapters Organizer: Larry Ahearn (NSS Bio)
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. |
| Location: | Chicago, IL |
| Phone | 773-373-0349 |
Region 7 Chapters Organizer: Dennis Pearson
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. |
| Location: | Allentown, PA |
| Phone | 610-434-1229 |
Region 8 Chapters OrganizerDennis Pearson
| Function | Provides support for new and existing chapters in New York and New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). |
| Location: | Allentown, PA |
| Phone | 610-434-1229 |
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