Past Councils
2022 Council
President: Elizabeth Hajek, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA
President-Elect: Vacant
Secretary-Treasurer: Keriann Pederson, ExxonMobil, Houston, TX
International Councilor: Annette George, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
Councilor for Paleontology: Sara Pruss, Smith College, Northhampton, MA
Councilor for Sedimentology: Shahin Dashtgard, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada
Councilor for Research Activities: Peter Flaig, University of Texas - Austin, TX
Student Councilor: Brette Harris, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Early Career Councilor: Elizabeth Steel, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
Web & Technology Councilor: Erin Pemberton, ConocoPhillips, Anchorage, AK
JSR, Co-Editor: Kathleen Marsaglia, California State University at Northridge
JSR, Co-Editor: Peter Burgess, University of Liverpool, Liverpool,UK
PALAIOS, Co-Editor: Yurena Yanes, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
PALAIOS, Co-Editor: Patrick Orr, University College, Dublin
Co-Editor of Special Publications: Jean Hsieh, Consultant, Calgary, Canada
2021 Council
President: Michael Blum, University of Kansas
President-Elect: Liz Hajeck, Penn State University
Secretary-Treasurer: Keriann Pederson, ExxonMobil, Houston, TX
International Councilor: Annette George, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
Councilor for Paleontology: Murray Gingras, University of Alberta
Councilor for Sedimentology: Zane Jobe, Colorado School of Mines
Councilor for Research Activities: Peter Flaig, University of Texas - Austin
Student Councilor: Kristina Butler, University of Texas - Austin
Early Career Councilor: Elizabeth Steel, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada
Web & Technology Councilor: Erin Pemberton, ConocoPhillips, Anchorage, AK
JSR, Co-Editor: Kathleen Marsaglia, California State University at Northridge
JSR, Co-Editor: Peter Burgess , University of Liverpool
PALAIOS, Co-Editor: Martin Zuschin, Universitat Wien
PALAIOS, Co-Editor: Patrick Orr, University College, Dublin
Co-Editor of Special Publications: Jean Hsieh, Consultant, Calgary, Canada
SEPM Foundation President: Judith Parrish, Emeritus University of Idaho, Viola, USA
2020 Council
President: Michael Blum, University of Kansas
Secretary-Treasurer: Keriann Pederson, ExxonMobil
International Councilor: Emese Bordy, University of Cape Town
Councilor for Paleontology: Murray Gingras, University of Alberta
Councilor for Sedimentology: Zane Jobe, Colorado School of Mines
Councilor for Research Activities: Peter Flaig, University of Utah
Student Councilor: Kristina Butler, University of Texas - Austin
Early Career Councilor: Dawn Jobe, Saudi Aramco
Web & Technology Councilor: Erin Pemberton, ConocoPhillips, Anchorage, AK
JSR, Co-Editor: Kathleen Marsaglia, California State University at Northridge
JSR, Co-Editor: Peter Burgess , University of Liverpool
PALAIOS, Co-Editor: Martin Zuschin, Universitat Wien
PALAIOS, Co-Editor: Patrick Orr, University College, Dublin
Co-Editor of Special Publications: John-Paul Zonneveld, University of Alberta
SEPM Foundation President: Rick Sarg, Colorado School of Mines
2019 Council
President: Lynn Soreghan, University of Oklahoma
President-Elect: Michael Blum, University of Kansas
Secretary-Treasurer: Kevin Bohacs, ExxonMobil
International Councilor: Emese Bordy, University of Cape Town
Councilor for Paleontology: Murray Gingras, University of Alberta
Councilor for Sedimentology: Zane Jobe, Colorado School of Mines
Councilor for Research Activities: Cari Johnson, University of Utah
Student Councilor: Kristina Butler, University of Texas - Austin
Early Career Councilor: Dawn Jobe, Saudi Aramco
Web & Technology Councilor: Jeremy Krimmel
JSR, Co-Editor: Gary Hampson, Imperial College London
JSR, Co-Editor: Peter Burgess , University of Liverpool
PALAIOS, Co-Editor: Martin Zuschin, Universitat Wien
PALAIOS, Co-Editor: Patrick Orr, University College, Dublin
Co-Editor of Special Publications: John-Paul Zonneveld, University of Alberta
SEPM Foundation President: Rick Sarg, Colorado School of Mines
2018 Council (Council terms changed to match calendar year)
President: Gary Nichols, RPS Energy
President-Elect: Lynn Soreghan, University of Oklahoma
Secretary-Treasurer: Kevin Bohacs, ExxonMobil
International Councilor: Emese Bordy, University of Cape Town
Councilor for Paleontology: Charles Savrda, Auburn University
Councilor for Sedimentology: Laura Zahm, Statoil
Councilor for Research Activities: Cari Johnson, University of Utah
Student Councilor: Xiaowei Li, Stanford University
Early Career Councilor: Dawn Jobe, Saudi Aramco
Web & Technology Councilor: Jeremy Krimmel
JSR, Co-Editor: Gary Hampson, Imperial College London
JSR, Co-Editor: Peter Burgess , University of Liverpool
PALAIOS, Co-Editor: Martin Zuschin, Universitat Wien
PALAIOS, Co-Editor: Gabriela Mangano, University of Saskatchewan
Co-Editor of Special Publications: John-Paul Zonneveld, University of Alberta
SEPM Foundation President: Rick Sarg, Colorado School of Mines
2017-2018 Council
President: Maria Mutti, Universitat Potsdam
President-Elect: Gary Nichols, RPS Energy
Secretary-Treasurer: Jean Hsieh, Repsol Oil & Gas
International Councilor: John Reijmer, Vrije University Amsterdam
Councilor for Paleontology: Charles Savrda, Auburn University
Councilor for Sedimentology: Laura Zahm, Statoil
Councilor for Research Activities: Elizabeth Hajek, Pennsylvania State University
Student Councilor: Xiaowei Li, Stanford University
Early Career Councilor: Kristin Bergmann, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Web & Technology Councilor: Jeremy Krimmel
JSR, Co-Editor: Gary Hampson, Imperial College London
JSR, Co-Editor: Leslie Melim, Western Illinois University
PALAIOS, Co-Editor: Martin Zuschin, Universitat Wien
PALAIOS, Co-Editor: Gabriela Mangano, University of Saskatchewan
Co-Editor of Special Publications: John-Paul Zonneveld, University of Alberta
SEPM Foundation President: Rick Sarg, Colorado School of Mines
2015-2016 Council
President: Janok Bhattacharya, McMaster University
President-Elect: Vitor Abreu, ExxonMobil
Secretary-Treasurer: Stephen Hubbard, University of Calgary
International Councilor:Santanu Banerjee, IIT Bombay
Councilor for Paleontology: David Bottjer, University of Southern California
Councilor for Sedimentology: Michael Blum, University of Kansas
Councilor for Research Activities: Andrea Fildani, Statoil Gulf Services, LLC
Student Councilor: Hannah Hilbert-Wolf, James Cook University
Early Career Councilor: Kyle Straub, Tulane University
Web & Technology Councilor: Jason Mintz, Anadarko
JSR, CoEditor: James MacEachern, Simon Fraser University
JSR, CoEditor: Leslie Melim, Western Illinois University
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Tom Olszewski, Texas A&M University
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Gabriela Mangano, University of Saskatchewan
CoEditor of Special Publications: Brian Ricketts, Brian Ricketts Geological Consulting LTD
SEPM Foundation President: Rick Sarg, Colorado School of Mines
2013-2014 Council
President: Evan Franseen, University of Kansas
President-Elect: Kitty Milliken, University of Texas
Secretary-Treasurer: Maya Elrick, University of New Mexico
International Councilor: Steve Flint, University of Liverpool
Councilor for Paleontology: Susan Kidwell, University of Chicago
Councilor for Sedimentology: Greg Ludvigson, Kansas Geological Survey
Councilor for Research Activities: Beverly DeJarnett, BEG, University of Texas
Student Councilor: Tiffany (Dawn) Jobe, Colorado School of Mines
Web & Technology Councilor: Brian Romans, Virginia Tech
JSR, CoEditor: James MacEachern, Simon Fraser University
JSR, CoEditor: Gene Rankey, University of Kansas
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Tom Olszewski, Texas A&M University
PALAIOS, CoEditor: J.P. Zonneveld, University of Alberta
CoEditor of Special Publications: Gary Nichols, University of London
CoEditor of Special Publications: Brian Ricketts, Brian Ricketts Geological Consulting LTD
SEPM Foundation President: Rick Sarg, Colorado School of Mines
2011-2012 Council
President: Chris Fielding, University of Nebraska
President-Elect: David Budd, University of Colorado
Secretary-Treasurer: Diane Kamola, Univeristy of Kansas
International Councilor: Maria Mutti, Universite De Fribourg
Councilor for Paleontology: Danita Brandt, Michigan State University
Councilor for Sedimentology: Janok Bhattacharya, University of Houston
Councilor for Research Activities: Sam Bentley, <Louisiana State University
JSR, CoEditor: Paul McCarthy, University of Alaska
JSR, CoEditor: Gene Rankey, University of Kansas
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Stephen Hasiotis, University of Kansas
PALAIOS, CoEditor: J.P. Zonneveld, University of Alberta
CoEditor of Special Publications: Gary Nichols, University of London
CoEditor of Special Publications: Brian Ricketts, Brian Ricketts Geological Consulting LTD
SEPM Foundation President: Tim Carr, West Virginia University
2009-2010 Council
President: Steve Driese, Baylor University
President-Elect: Paul M. (Mitch) Harris, Chevron Energy Technology Company
Secretary-Treasurer: John Snedden, ExxonMobil
International Councilor: Andre Strasser, Universite De Fribourg
Councilor for Paleontology: Nancy Engelhardt-Moore, Consultant
Councilor for Sedimentology: Evan Franseen, Kansas Geological Survey
Councilor for Research Activities: John Holbrook, University of Texas - Arlington
JSR, CoEditor: Paul McCarthy, University of Alaska
JSR, CoEditor: Gene Rankey, University of Kansas
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Stephen Hasiotis, University of Kansas
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Edith Taylor, University of Kansas
CoEditor of Special Publications: Gary Nichols, University of London
CoEditor of Special Publications: Brian Ricketts, Brian Ricketts Geological Consulting LTD
SEPM Foundation President: Tim Carr, West Virginia University
2007-2008 Council
President: Mary Kraus, University of Colorado
President-Elect: Dale Leckie, Nexen Inc
Secretary-Treasurer: John Robinson, Consultant
International Councilor: Cam Nelson, University of Waikato
Councilor for Paleontology: James MacEachern, Simon Fraser University
Councilor for Sedimentology: Gerilyn Soreghan, University of Oklahoma
Councilor for Research Activities: Chris Fielding, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
JSR, CoEditor: Kitty Milliken, University of Texas - Austin
JSR, CoEditor: Colin North, University of Aberdeen
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Stephen Hasiotis, University of Kansas
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Edith Taylor, University of Kansas
CoEditor of Special Publications: Gary Nichols, University of London
CoEditor of Special Publications: Don McNeill, University of Miami
SEPM Foundation President: Tim Carr, West Virginia University
2016-2017 Council
President: Vitor Abreu, Abreu Consulting and Training
President-Elect: Maria Mutti, Universitat Potsdam
Secretary-Treasurer: Jean Hsieh, Repsol Oil & Gas
International Councilor:John Reijmer, Vrije University Amsterdam
Councilor for Paleontology: David Bottjer, University of Southern California
Councilor for Sedimentology: Michael Blum, University of Kansas
Councilor for Research Activities: Elizabeth Hajek, Pennsylvania State University
Student Councilor: Hannah Hilbert-Wolf, James Cook University
Early Career Councilor: Kristin Bergmann, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Web & Technology Councilor: Jeremy Krimmel
JSR, CoEditor: Gary Hampson, Imperial College London
JSR, CoEditor: Leslie Melim, Western Illinois University
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Tom Olszewski, Texas A&M University
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Gabriela Mangano, University of Saskatchewan
CoEditor of Special Publications: Brian Ricketts, Brian Ricketts Geological Consulting LTD
SEPM Foundation President: Rick Sarg, Colorado School of Mines
2014-2015 Council
President: Kitty Milliken, University of Texas
President-Elect: Janok Bhattacharya, McMaster University
Secretary-Treasurer: Stephen Hubbard, University of Calgary
International Councilor: Santanu Banerjee, IIT Bombay
Councilor for Paleontology: Susan Kidwell, University of Chicago
Councilor for Sedimentology: Greg Ludvigson, Kansas Geological Survey
Councilor for Research Activities: Andrea Fildani, Statoil Gulf Services, LLC
Student Councilor: Tiffany (Dawn) Jobe, Colorado School of Mines
Early Career Councilor: Kyle Straub, Tulane University
Web & Technology Councilor: Jason Mintz, Anadarko
JSR, CoEditor: James MacEachern, Simon Fraser University
JSR, CoEditor: Leslie Melim, Western Illinois University
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Tom Olszewski, Texas A&M University
PALAIOS, CoEditor: J.P. Zonneveld, University of Alberta
CoEditor of Special Publications: Gary Nichols, University of London
CoEditor of Special Publications: Brian Ricketts, Brian Ricketts Geological Consulting LTD
SEPM Foundation President: Rick Sarg, Colorado School of Mines
2012-2013 Council
President: David Budd, University of Colorado
President-Elect: Evan Franseen, University of Kansas
Secretary-Treasurer: Maya Elrick, University of New Mexico
International Councilor: Steve Flint, University of Manchester
Councilor for Paleontology: Susan Kidwell, University of Chicago
Councilor for Sedimentology: Greg Ludvigson, Kansas Geological Survey
Councilor for Research Activities: Beverly DeJarnett, BEG, University of Texas
JSR, CoEditor: James MacEachern, Simon Fraser University
JSR, CoEditor: Gene Rankey, University of Kansas
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Tom Olszewski, Texas A&M University
PALAIOS, CoEditor: J.P. Zonneveld, University of Alberta
CoEditor of Special Publications: Gary Nichols, University of London
CoEditor of Special Publications: Brian Ricketts, Brian Ricketts Geological Consulting LTD
SEPM Foundation President: Rick Sarg, Colorado School of Mines
2010-2011 Council
President: Paul (Mitch) Harris, Chevron Energy Technology Company
President-Elect: Chris Fielding, University of Nebraska
Secretary-Treasurer: Diane Kamola, Univeristy of Kansas
International Councilor: Maria Mutti, Universite De Fribourg
Councilor for Paleontology: Nancy Engelhardt-Moore, Consultant
Councilor for Sedimentology: Evan Franseen, Kansas Geological Survey
Councilor for Research Activities: John Holbrook, University of Texas - Arlington
JSR, CoEditor: Paul McCarthy, University of Alaska
JSR, CoEditor: Gene Rankey, University of Kansas
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Stephen Hasiotis, University of Kansas
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Edith Taylor, University of Kansas
CoEditor of Special Publications: Gary Nichols, University of London
CoEditor of Special Publications: Brian Ricketts, Brian Ricketts Geological Consulting LTD
SEPM Foundation President: Tim Carr, West Virginia University
2008-2009 Council
President: Dale Leckie, Nexen Inc
President-Elect: Steve Driese, Baylor University
Secretary-Treasurer: John Snedden, ExxonMobil
International Councilor: Andre Strasser, Universite De Fribourg
Councilor for Paleontology: James MacEachern, Simon Fraser University
Councilor for Sedimentology: Gerilyn Soreghan, University of Oklahoma
Councilor for Research Activities: John Holbrook, University of Texas - Arlington
JSR, CoEditor: Paul McCarthy, University of Alaska
JSR, CoEditor: Gene Rankey, University of Kansas
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Stephen Hasiotis, University of Kansas
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Edith Taylor, University of Kansas
CoEditor of Special Publications: Gary Nichols, University of London
CoEditor of Special Publications: Don McNeill, University of Miami
SEPM Foundation President: Tim Carr, West Virginia University
2006-2007 Council
President: Robert Dalrymple, Queen's University
President-Elect: Mary Kraus, University of Colorado
Secretary-Treasurer: John Robinson, Consultant
International Councilor: Cam Nelson, University of Waikato
Councilor for Paleontology: Steven Holland, University of Georgia
Councilor for Sedimentology: Ron Steel
Councilor for Research Activities: Chris Fielding, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
JSR, CoEditor: Kitty Milliken, University of Texas - Austin
JSR, CoEditor: Colin North, University of Aberdeen
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Stephen Hasiotis, University of Kansas
PALAIOS, CoEditor: Edith Taylor, University of Kansas
CoEditor of Special Publications: Laura Crossey
CoEditor of Special Publications: Don McNeill, University of Miami
SEPM Foundation President: Tim Carr, West Virginia University
