There are a number of committees that have specific responsibilities, either as described in the Bylaws (standing committees) or as determined by the president (ad-hoc committees).

In addition, there are a number of staff positions that are needed for the efficient operation of the Society. The President, with the approval of the Board of Directors, appoints committee chairpersons and staff, with the exception of the Nominating Committee.

Committee Chairpersons:

Archives - Lee Stradley
Awards of Appreciation - Molly Schneider
Bylaws - Irwin Wagman
Chapters and Affiliates - M.J. Tyler
Conventions – Jim Roberts
Development - Paul Susi
Elvin McDonald Research Endowment Fund - Alain Chautems
Finance - Pam Braun 
Frances Batcheller Endowment Fund - Tom Bruning
Gesneriad Hybridizers' Association - Dale Martens
Gesneriad Register - Judy Becker
Gesneriad Research Center Fund - Jo Anne Martinez
Historian - Suzie Larouche
Insurance - Dariane Joshlin
Internet Communications - Julie Mavity-Hudson
Library and Education - Vivian Scheans
Nellie D Sleeth Scholarship Endowment Fund - Larry Skog
Newsletters - Leslie Milde
Nominating Committee - Kathy Spissman 
Parliamentarian - Irwin Wagman
Photography - Julie Mavity-Hudson
Properties - Doris Brownlie
Publications - Peter Shalit
Publicity and Promotion - Fay Wagman
Review - Suzie Larouche
Seed Fund - Carolyn Ripps (Species) and Gussie Farrice (Hybrids)
Speakers Bureau - Karyn Cichocki
Shows and Judging - Arleen Dewell 
---Awards - Jo Anne Martinez
Standing Rules - Susan Grose

Appointed Staff

GESNERIADS Journal

Editor: Jeanne Katzenstein 
Business Manager: Michael Riley 
Advertising Manager: Tom Bruning

Membership Secretary: Bob Clark 
Parliamentarian: Irwin Wagman

Interest Groups

There are currently several interest groups within The Gesneriad Society. Interest groups provide opportunities for members with specific interests and provide speakers at the annual convention. Each interest group publishes a newsletter or blog. The current interest groups are:

The Judges’ Interest Group - Chairperson of Shows and Judging: Arleen Dewell; Subscriptions: Mel Grice; Newsletter: Appraisal; editor, Charlene Marietti 

The Gesneriad Hybridizers' Association – Chairperson: Dale Martens; Membership: Martha Lacy; Newsletter: Crosswords; co-editors, Dale Martens and Linda Zillich