Presidents History and Leadership Timeline
The continuity of leadership is the backbone of any enduring organization. By examining the succession of presidents, we can trace the evolution of governance and the steady hand of leadership over more than a century. This record provides a comprehensive look at the individuals who have held the highest office, beginning in 1909 and continuing through to the present day.
From the early foundational years to the modern era, each term represents a specific chapter in the organization's history. The transition of power has generally followed a consistent pattern, ensuring stability and the persistence of institutional goals.
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Key Facts
- First President: Richard Olney, who served from 1909 to 1910.
- Current President: Grace V.B. Garcia, serving since 2022.
- Total Leadership: A total of 90 presidents have served the organization.
- Timeline Span: The leadership record spans from 1909 to the present.
- Term Duration: While many presidents served single-year terms, some, such as Nathan P. Avery (1932–1936), served for multiple years.
Chronological Record of Presidents
The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the presidential succession, listing each leader by their order of service and the years they held office.
| Order | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Richard Olney | 1909–1910 |
| 2nd | Alfred Hemenway | 1910–1911 |
| 3rd | Charles W. Clifford | 1911–1912 |
| 4th | John C. Hammond | 1912–1913 |
| 5th | Moorfield Storey | 1913–1914 |
| 6th | Herbert Parker | 1914–1915 |
| 7th | Henry N. Sheldon | 1915–1916 |
| 8th | Charles E. Hibbard | 1916–1917 |
| 9th | Arthur Lord | 1917–1918 |
| 10th | John W. Cummings | 1918–1919 |
| 11th | Frederick Perry Fish | 1919–1920 |
| 12th | Edward H. Hutchins | 1920–1921 |
| 13th | Addison L. Green | 1921–1922 |
| 14th | Thomas Hovey Gage | 1922–1923 |
| 15th | Thomas W. Proctor | 1923–1924 |
| 16th | George L. Mayberry | 1924–1925 |
| 17th | Franklin G. Fessenden | 1925–1926 |
| 18th | George R. Nutter | 1926–1927 |
| 19th | Frederick Mansfield | 1928–1931 |
| 20th | Fred N. Wier | 1931–1932 |
| 21st | Nathan P. Avery | 1932–1936 |
| 22nd | Henry R. Mayo | 1936–1939 |
| 23rd | Joseph Wiggin | 1939–1941 |
| 24th | Mayo A. Shattuck | 1941–1944 |
| 25th | Edward O. Proctor | 1944–1947 |
| 26th | Louis Cox | 1947–1948 |
| 27th | Richard Wait | 1948–1950 |
| 28th | Samuel P. Sears | 1950–1953 |
| 29th | Robert W. Bodfish | 1953–1955 |
| 30th | Joseph Schneider | 1955–1957 |
| 31st | Raymond W. Barrett | 1957–1959 |
| 32nd | Gerald P. Walsh | 1959–1960 |
| 33rd | Harold Horvitz | 1960–1962 |
| 34th | Laurence H. Lougee | 1963–1963 |
| 35th | Livingston Hall | 1963–1964 |
| 36th | Walter H. McLaughlin | 1964–1966 |
| 37th | Paul A. Tamburello | 1966–1968 |
| 38th | Philip L. Sisk | 1968–1970 |
| 39th | Richard K. Donahue | 1970–1972 |
| 40th | Berge C. Tashjian | 1972–1973 |
| 41st | Fred Fisher | 1973–1974 |
| 42nd | Charles J. Kickham Jr. | 1974–1975 |
| 43rd | Charles Y. Wadsworth | 1975–1976 |
| 44th | Paul R. Sugarman | 1976–1977 |
| 45th | Raymond J. Kenney Jr. | 1977–1978 |
| 46th | Roy A. Hammer | 1978–1979 |
| 47th | Wayne Budd | 1979–1980 |
| 48th | Richard D. Gelinas | 1980–1981 |
| 49th | Thomas J. Wynn | 1981–1982 |
| 50th | Daniel O. Mahoney | 1982–1983 |
| 51st | William E. Bernstein | 1983–1984 |
| 52nd | Richard G. Hoffman | 1984–1985 |
| 53rd | Michael S. Greco | 1985–1986 |
| 54th | Alice E. Richmond | 1986–1987 |
| 55th | John M. Callahan | 1987–1988 |
| 56th | Thomas F. Maffei | 1988–1989 |
| 57th | Charles B. Swartwood III | 1989–1990 |
| 58th | Leo V. Boyle | 1990–1991 |
| 59th | Daniel C. Crane | 1991–1992 |
| 60th | Elaine M. Epstein | 1992–1993 |
| 61st | Michael E. Mone | 1993–1994 |
| 62nd | Kay H. Hodge | 1994–1995 |
| 63rd | James S. Dilday | 1995–1996 |
| 64th | Kenneth J. Vacovec | 1996–1997 |
| 65th | Marylin A. Beck | 1997–1998 |
| 66th | Camille F. Sarrouf | 1998–1999 |
| 67th | Jefferey L. McCormick | 2000–2001 |
| 68th | Edward P. Ryan Jr. | 2001–2002 |
| 69th | Carol A. G. DiMento | 2001–2002 |
| 70th | Joseph P. J. Vrabel | 2002–2003 |
| 71st | Richard C. Van Nostrand | 2003–2004 |
| 72nd | Kathleen M. O'Donnell | 2004–2005 |
| 73rd | Warren F. Fitzgerald | 2005–2006 |
| 74th | Mark D. Mason | 2006–2007 |
| 75th | David W. White Jr. | 2007–2008 |
| 76th | Edward W. McIntyre | 2008–2009 |
| 77th | Valerie A. Yarashus | 2009–2010 |
| 78th | Denise Squillante | 2010–2011 |
| 79th | Richard P. Campbell | 2011–2012 |
| 80th | Robert L. Holloway Jr. | 2012–2013 |
| 81st | Douglas K. Sheff | 2013–2014 |
| 82nd | Marsha Kazarosian | 2014–2015 |
| 83rd | Robert W. Harnais | 2015–2016 |
| 84th | Jeffrey N. Catalano | 2016–2017 |
| 85th | Christopher P. Sullivan | 2017–2018 |
| 86th | Christopher A. Kenney | 2018–2019 |
| 87th | John J. Morrissey | 2019–2020 |
| 88th | Denise I. Murphy | 2020–2021 |
| 89th | Thomas M. Bond | 2021–2022 |
| 90th | Grace V.B. Garcia | 2022–present |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the first president in this record?
The first president was Richard Olney, who served from 1909 to 1910.
Who is the current president?
The current president is Grace V.B. Garcia, who has been in office since 2022.
How many presidents have served in total?
There have been 90 presidents listed in the chronological record.
Which president served one of the longer terms in the early 20th century?
Nathan P. Avery, the 21st president, served a notable term from 1932 to 1936.
When did the presidential succession begin?
The record of presidents begins in 1909 with the term of Richard Olney.