Past Council Members

The leadership of the American Crystallographic Association has been shaped by decades of dedicated Council members who have guided the organization through scientific advances, community growth, and evolving priorities. This historical roster highlights all individuals who have served on the ACA Council since its earliest years, documenting the progression of voices and perspectives that have strengthened our governance.

From pioneering crystallographers who laid the foundation for the Association, to recent leaders who have expanded our reach, fostered inclusivity, and advanced our mission, each Council member has played an essential role in shaping the ACA’s trajectory. This record preserves their contributions and offers a window into the evolution of our professional community.

Year

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Canadian Rep

USND Rep

2027

 A. Huq  TBD  TBD

S. Ginell

 B. Patrick  N. Sauter

2026

 D. Gray  A. Huq

K. Gupta

S. Ginell

 B. Patrick  N. Sauter

2025

 G. Audette  D. Gray

K. Gupta

S. Ginell

 S. Andres N. Sauter 

2024

 A. Oliver  G. Audette

K. Gupta

S. Ginell

 S. Andres  T. Gonen

2023

C. Lind-Kovacs

A. Oliver

K. Gupta

S. Ginell

S. Andres

T. Gonen

2022

D. Tomchick

C. Lind-Kovacs

K. Gupta

S. Ginell

G. Audette

T. Gonen

2021

D. Rose

D. Tomchick

K. Gupta

I. Guzei

G. Audette

T. Gonen

2020

B. Toby

D. Rose

D. Tomchick

I. Guzei

G. Audette

 

2019

J. Ferrara

B. Toby

D. Tomchick

I. Guzei

T. Friscic

 

2018

 L. Keefe

 J. Ferrara

 D. Tomchick

 S. Byram

 T. Friscic

 

2017

A. Sarjeant

L. Keefe

D. Tomchick

S. Byram

T. Friscic

 

2016

T. Terwilliger

A. Sarjeant

D. Tomchick

S. Byram

M. James

 

2015

C. Cahill

T. Terwilliger

D. Tomchick

J. Kaduk

M. James

 

2014

M. Teeter

C. Cahill

P. Loll

J. Kaduk

M. James

 

2013

C. Stevens

M. Teeter

P. Loll

J. Kaduk

D. Rose

 

2012

G. Philips

C. Stevens

P. Loll

n/a

D.Rose

 

2011

T. Koetzle

G. Philips

C. Wilmot

B. Santarsiero

D. Rose

 

2010

J. Kelly

T. Koetzle

C. Wilmot

B. Santarsiero

J. Britten

 

2009

R. Von Dreele

J. Kelly

C. Wilmot

B. Santarsiero

J. Britten

 

2008

M. Hackert

R. Von Dreele

L. Keefe

B. Santarsiero

J. Britten

 

2007

A. Pinkerton

M. Hackert

L. Keefe

B. Santarsiero

L. Groat

 

2006

R. Bau

A. Pinkerton

L. Keefe

D.Ohlendorf

L. Groat 

 

2005

L. Delbaere

R. Bau

L. Keefe

D.Ohlendorf

L. Groat

 

2004

F. Jurnak

L. Delbaere

L. Keefe

D.Ohlendorf

D. Rose

 

2003

R. Davis

 F. Jurnak

L. Keefe

D.Ohlendorf

D. Rose 

 

2002

C. Carter

R. Davis

L. Brammer

D.Ohlendorf

D. Rose

 

2001

W. Stallings

C. Carter

L. Brammer

J.Griffen/D. Ohlendorf

L. Delbaere

 

2000

C. Chidester

W. Stallings

L. Brammer

J. Griffen 

L. Delbaere 

 

1999

A. Clearfield

C. Chidester

V. Pett

J. Griffen

L. Delbaere

 

1998

P. Codding

A. Clearfield

V. Pett

J. Griffen

G. Ferguson

 

1997

J. Clardy

P. Codding

V. Pett

J. Griffen

G. Ferguson 

 

1996

C. Huber

J. Clardy

C. Lowe-Ma

J. Griffen

G. Ferguson

 

1995

H. Steinfink

C. Huber

C. Lowe-Ma

S. Rao/J. Griffen

I.D. Brown

 

1994

E.T. Adman

H. Steinfink 

C. Lowe-Ma

S. Rao

I.D. Brown

 

1993

R.E. Marsh

E.T. Adman

V. Cody

S. Rao

I.D. Brown 

 

1992

K. Watenpaugh

R.E. Marsh

V. Cody

S. Rao

I.D. Brown

 

1991

 J. Flippen-Anderson

K. Watenpaugh

V. Cody

S. Rao

 

 

1990

D. Duchamps

J. Flippen-Anderson

V. Cody

S. Rao

 

 

1989

B.M. Craven

D. Duchamps

V. Cody 

S. Rao

 

 

1988

H.M. Berman

B.M. Craven

V. Cody

C. Foris

 

 

1987

C.E. Bugg

H.M. Berman

H. Steinfink

C. Foris

 

 

1986

W.L. Duax

C.E. Bugg

H. Steinfink

C. Foris

 

 

1985

R.E. Newnham

W.L. Duax 

H. Steinfink

R.A. Sparks

 

 

1984

D.H. Templeton

R.E. Newnham

K.A. Kerr

R.A. Sparks

 

 

1983

D. Sayre

D.H. Templeton

K.A. Kerr 

R.A. Sparks

 

 

1982

J.B. Cohen

D. Sayre

K.A. Kerr

R.A. Sparks

 

 

1981

Q.C. Johnson

J.B. Cohen 

K.A. Kerr

R.A. Sparks

 

 

1980

H.W. Wyckoff

Q.C. Johnson

K.A. Kerr

R.A. Sparks

 

 

1979

J.P. Glusker

H.W. Wyckoff

K.A. Kerr

C.N. Caughlan

 

 

1978

P. Coppens

J.P. Glusker

D.K. Smith

C.N. Caughlan

 

 

1977

C.K. Johnson

P. Coppens

D.K. Smith

C.N. Caughlan

 

 

1976

I.L. Karle

C.K. Johnson

D.K. Smith

C.N. Caughlan

 

 

1975

R.D. Burbank

I.L. Karle

M.N. Mueller

C.N. Caughlan

 

 

1974

E.C. Lingafelter

R.D. Burbank

M.N. Mueller

C.N. Caughlan

 

 

1973

R.A. Young

E.C. Lingafelter

M.N. Mueller

H. Cole

 

 

1972

J. Karle

R.A. Young

W.L. Roth

H. Cole

 

 

1971

W.R. Busing

J. Karle 

W.L. Roth

H. Cole

 

 

1970

D.P. Shoemaker

W.R. Busing

W.L. Roth

R.A. Young

 

 

1969

W.C. Hamilton

D.P. Shoemaker

W.L. Kehl

R.A. Young

 

 

1968

 S.C. Abrahams

W.C. Hamilton

W.L. Kehl

R.A. Young

 

 

1967

J.S. Kasper

S.C. Abrahams

W.L. Kehl

R. D. Burbank

 

 

1966

B. Post

J.S. Kasper

W.L. Kehl

R. D. Burbank

 

 

1965

H.A. Levy

B. Post 

W.L. Kehl

R. D. Burbank

 

 

1964

H.T. Evans

H.A. Levy

W.L. Kehl

B. Post

 

 

1963

G.A. Jeffrey

H.T. Evans

H.A. Levy

B. Post

 

 

1962

V. Schomaker

G.A. Jeffrey

H.A. Levy

B. Post

 

 

1961

K.N. Trueblood

V. Schomaker

H.A. Levy

T.C. Furnas

 

 

1960

J. Waser

K.N. Trueblood

L.E. Alexander

T.C. Furnas

 

 

1959

R.E. Rundle

J. Waser  

L.E. Alexander

T.C. Furnas

 

 

1958

D. McLachlan

R.E. Rundle

L.E. Alexander

G.A. Jeffrey

 

 

1957

E.A. Wood

D. McLachlan 

J. Waser

G.A. Jeffrey

 

 

1956

J.D.H. Donnay

E.A. Wood 

J. Waser

G.A. Jeffrey

 

 

1955

W.N. Lipscomb

J.D.H. Donnay

J. Waser

G.A. Jeffrey

 

 

1954

E.W. Hughes

W.N. Lipscomb

H.W. Pickett

D. Sayer

 

 

1953

L.O. Brockway

E.W. Hughes

H.W. Pickett

D. Sayer

 

 

1952

P.P. Ewald

L.O. Brockway

H.W. Pickett

J. Karle

 

 

1951

R.W.G. Wyckoff

P.P. Ewald

H.T. Evans

J. Karle

 

 

1950

I. Fankuchen

R.W.G. Wyckoff

H.T. Evans

J. Karle