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Annual Conference
Leadership Structure


Annual Conference Officers
Shawn Flory Replogle
Moderator

The Annual Conference Officers are comprised of the current Moderator, Moderator-elect, and Secretary. They receive and process the business of Annual Conference, establish and manage agendas for Standing Committee and the Conference, represent the Conference at district meetings and other appropriate settings, and respond to concerns of denominational members regarding actions and activities of Conference.
Robert Alley
Moderator-elect
Fred W. Swartz
Secretary

Program and Arrangements Committee
Shawn Flory Replogle
Moderator

The Annual Conference Program and Arrangements Committee is comprised of 3 elected members, each serving a three year term, the Annual Conference officers, treasurer, and executive director. They are responsible for developing the overall program for Conference, including theme, fees, worship services, and schedules. They also administer the policies guiding Annual Conference on-site activities.
Robert Alley
Moderator-elect
Fred W. Swartz
Secretary
Sarah Steele
3 year elected term 2007-2010
Diane Mason
3 year elected term 2008-2011

Victoria Smith
3 year elected term
2009-2012
Judy E. Keyser
Treasurer

Annual Conference Staff
Chris Douglas
Conference Director
847-742-5100, x228
cdouglas@brethren.org

The Conference Director serves as liaison for the Program and Arrangements Committee, other Annual Conference agencies, districts, and Brethren-related groups. Other responsibilities include managing the day-by-day functions of Annual Conference, and is the primary contact for all inquiries, suggestions, and requests related to Annual Conference. The Conference Director is aided in this endeavor by the Conference Assistant.

Jon Kobel
Conference Assistant
847-742-5100, x229
jkobel@brethren.org