Guide to Annual Conference

administrative agency

Board of Trustees

Holds and manages conference property. Twelve members in four classes of three; also directors of the conference Trustees corporation.

Book of Discipline
¶2512 ¶2512 · Conference Trustees Each annual conference may be incorporated in its own name if permitted by local law. It shall have a board of trustees, which shall consist of twelve persons — it is recommended that one-third be clergy, one-third laywomen, and one-third laymen (¶ 610.5). They are the directors of the corporation, elected by the conference for staggered four-year terms. The Book of Discipline 2020/2024, ¶2512
Members
12
Accountable to
Annual Conference

This year's members

As of 2026-06-08 · 2026 nominations report

3 seats are up for election this year — shown highlighted below. See the full slate and how to nominate.

MemberClassDistrictStatusGenderRace / ethnicity
Ed Smith2027NorthLayMaleWhite
Susan Wiemers2027CentralLayFemaleWhite
Guy Morrison2027CentralLayMaleAfrican American
Bob Post2028CentralLayMaleWhite
Kevin Reed2028NorthLayMaleWhite
Roger Stolley2028SouthLayMaleWhite
Gary Henrichson2029SouthLayMaleWhite
Fred Perez2029SouthClergyMaleHispanic/Latino
Kathryn McNeeley – Chair2029NorthClergyFemaleWhite
Wade Powellup for election2030NorthClergyMaleWhite
Connor Adamsonup for election2030SouthLayMaleWhite
Debbie Gatesup for election2030SouthLayFemaleWhite