- Trustee, Queen Anne Historical Society, 2007-present
- Director, Association of Professional Genealogists, Region 1 - West, 2005-2008
- President, PS-APG (Puget Sound Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists), 2003-2006
- Founding member and programs co-chair, PS-APG, 2002-2003
- Queries Editor, WNYGS (Western New York Genealogical Society) 1997-present
- Oral interviews for the "Rosie the Riveter" project, Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), Seattle, WA, 2004
- Indexing data from the Chinese Exclusion Act files, National Archives-Pacific Alaska Region (Seattle), 2003-present
- Webmaster, Seattle Genealogical Society), March 2001 to 7/1/2004
- Treasurer, Magnolia Historical Society, 2001-2002
- Webmaster, Georgia Genealogical Society (GGS), 1997 - 2000
- Member of numerous national and local genealogical and historical societies
- Received the Annual Volunteer Award for long term service from Georgia Genealogical Society, 1999.
Professional Genealogical Activities & Accomplishments:
- History of the Pacific Northwest, University of Washington, Winter 2006
- Pacific Northwest Indians, University of Washington, Fall 2006
- Advanced Genealogy Seminar, Seaatle Public Library, Fall 2006
- Nearby History Writing Seminar, Fall 2005
- Certified Genealogist (#799) 2005 - 2010
- Certified Genealogical Records Specialist (#799) 2000-2005
- Professional genealogical and historical research since 1991
- Family genealogist and historian since 1986
- Completed four sessions at the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR) at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama - Understanding Land Records, Irish Genealogical Research, Genealogy as a Profession, and Intermediate Studies in Genealogy and Historical Research
- National Institute on Genealogical Research, National Archives, Washington, D.C.
Genealogical Education and Experience:
- "Hiram Martin Chittenden: from Western New York to the Pacific Northwest," W.N.Y.G.S. Journal, Vol XXXIV, No. 1, June 2007, pp.6-7.
- "Rebecca Lena Graham's Fight for Her Inheritance," Pacific Northwest Quarterly, Vol. 97, No. 3, Summer 2006.
- "Chinese Exclusion Act Records: A Neglected Genealogical Source," Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, Vol. XXI, No. 1, March 2006.
- "Women's Contributions to Health in the Pacific Northwest Since WW II," Pacific Northwest Historians Guild, 19th Annual Conference, Seattle, WA, March 6, 2004.
- "Creating Your Own Family History Website," presentation to the Seattle Genealogical Society Computer Interest Group, October 18, 2003.
- "Emigrant Savings Bank," presentation to the Seattle Genealogical Society Irish Interest Group, October 25, 2003.
- "Start Tracing Your Family History" Magnolia News, Seattle, WA, 22 October 2003
- "Relocating and Restarting Your Genealogy Business," On Board, May 2003, page 1 & 10.
- "Descendants of Dr. Henry A. Smith, Magnolia Pioneer" Magnolia News, Seattle, WA, 31 July 2002
- Index to History of Town of Java (Wyoming County, NY), 2002
Recent Publications & Presentations:
- Certified Public Accountant (retired status as of 1997), 12/79 - 2004
- Clark Atlanta University - Master of Science in Library Service, Atlanta, GA, December 1994
- University of Colorado at Denver - B. S.- Accounting, December 1974
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