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Board of Directors

The volunteer 2022-2023 Board of Directors has nine members who serve a two-year term. Along with the leadership team, there are standing committees to oversee major projects. The society creates other committees as needed. 

  • Christopher Padgett
    Christopher Padgett

    President
    Louisville, Kentucky

  • Kathy Keyser
    Kathy Keyser

    VP, Membership
    Lexington, Kentucky

  • Cyndi Hanes
    Cyndi Hanes

    Treasurer
    Lexington, Kentucky

  • Terry Smith
    Terry Smith

    Secretary
    Owensboro, Kentucky

  • Tricia Aanderud
    Tricia Aanderud

    Director at Large
    Palm Coast, Florida

  • Melissa Barker
    Melissa Barker

    Director at Large
    Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee

  • Susan Court
    Susan Court

    Director at Large
    Arlington, Virginia

  • Jeri Steele
    Jeri Steele

    Director at Large
    Bowling Green, Kentucky

The term of current board members started January 1, 2022 and continue through December 31, 2023.



For more information about the nominations and election process, refer to the Kentucky Genealogical Society Bylaws document for details.