October 23 & 24, 2025
Thursday, October 23 | Friday, October 24 | |
| 8:30 am | Breakfast | |
| 9:15 a.m. | Plenary Session | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Development Committee | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Finance Committee | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Audit Committee | |
| 12:30 p.m. | Luncheon | |
| 1:15 p.m. | Investment Committee | |
| 2:15 p.m. | Strategic Planning Session (Trustees only) | |
| 3:45 p.m. | Executive Committee | |
| 4:15 p.m. | Board of Trustees | |
| 5-8:30 p.m. History Matters: An American Inspiration Author Event and Dinner |
October Details and Registration
THURSDAY, October 23 - 5:00-8:30 p.m.
Ryan J. Woods in Conversation with Dorie McCullough Lawson—Author, Editor, and Daughter of David McCullough
October 23, 2025 5:00 – 8:30 PM (ET)
American Ancestors headquarters and Chilton Club, Boston, MA
Join American Ancestors for an inspiring evening that explores the value of history and historical research through the words and beliefs of one of America’s most decorated historians—David McCullough. The evening begins at the American Ancestors headquarters with a conversation between Ryan J. Woods and Dorie McCullough Lawson on the new book History Matters, a collection of David McCullough’s speeches, essays, tributes, interviews, and other personal expressions. Then, join us—and Ms. Lawson—for a cocktail reception and dinner at the Chilton Club.
One ticket, two events! This is an exclusive opportunity for American Ancestors Board and Council and their guests.
FRIDAY, October 24 - 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Continental Breakfast - Brue Family Learning Center
Participants: All Trustees, Councilors, and Honorary Trustees; registration required
FRIDAY, October 24 - 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time
Plenary Session - Brue Family Learning Center
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FRIDAY, October 24 - 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Development Committee - Brue Family Learning Center
Participants: Development Committee Members; registration required
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Development Committee members:
| M. David Sherrill (Chair) | Rebecca Madsen (Councilor) |
| Robb Aley Allan (Trustee) | Rebecca M. Rogers (Councilor) |
| Brady Brim-DeForest (Trustee) | Susan Van Allen (Councilor) |
| Susan Carlson (Trustee) | Tawny Welch (Councilor) |
| Richard Batchelder (Councilor) | David M. Trebing (ex-officio) |
| Peter Brown (Councilor) | Ted MacMahon (Chief Advancement Officer) |
| Mark Ferguson (Councilor) | Ryan J. Woods (President & CEO) |
FRIDAY, October 24 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Finance Committee - London Boardroom
Participants: Finance Committee Members; registration required
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Finance Committee members:
| John E. Corcoran (Treasurer and Committee Chair) | Prudence Crozier (Councilor) |
| Nordahl L. Brue (Honorary Trustee) | Michael Dunn (Councilor) |
| Mark T. Cox, IV (Corresponding Secretary) | Cheryl L. Edwards (Councilor) |
| Gerard A. Halpin, III (Trustee) | Sarah Gunderson (Councilor) |
| Beverly L. Hamilton (Trustee) | Edmund D. Kellogg (Councilor) |
| Brenda L. Johnson (Trustee) | Alice B. Schroeder (Councilor) |
| Andrew P. Langlois (Trustee) | Roger T. Servison (Councilor) |
| Thomas B. Hagen (Trustee) | David N. Smith (Councilor) |
| Jo Anne Makely (Trustee) | Thomas R. Wilcox, Jr. (Councilor) |
| M. David Sherrill (Trustee) | Frank C. Ripley (Honorary Trustee) |
| Jonathan B. Treat (Trustee) | David M. Trebing (ex-officio) |
| Brent J. Andersen (Councilor) | Bruce Bernier (CFO) |
| Sumner E. Anderson Councilor) | Ryan J. Woods (President & CEO) |
| Marc E. Chardon (Councilor) |
FRIDAY, October 24 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Audit Committee - London Boardroom
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| Gerard A. Halpin, III (Trustee) | William Griffeth (Councilor) |
| M. David Sherrill (Trustee) | John M. Fleming (Honorary Trustee) |
| Thomas R. Wilcox, Jr. (Councilor) |
FRIDAY, October 24 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Luncheon - Brue Family Learning Center
Participants: All Trustees, Councilors, and Honorary Trustees; registration required
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FRIDAY, October 24 - 1:15 p.m. Eastern Time
Investment Committee - London Boardroom
Participants: Investment Committee Members; registration required
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Investment Committee members:
| Jonathan B. Treat (Chair) | Eric N. Ward (Trustee) |
| John E. Corcoran (Treasurer) | Bill Griffeth (Councilor) |
| Mark T. Cox, IV (Corresponding Secretary) | Stephen J. McCarthy (Councilor) |
| Gerard A. Halpin, III (Trustee) | David M. Trebing (ex-officio) |
| Beverly L. Hamilton (Trustee) | Bruce Bernier (CFO) |
| Andrew P. Langlois (Trustee) | Ryan J. Woods (President & CEO) |
| Mark Kimball Nichols (Trustee) | |
| Ryan D. Taliaferro (Trustee) |
FRIDAY, October 24 - 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time
Strategic Planning - Brue Family Learning Center
Participants: Trustees Only
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FRIDAY, October 24 - 3:45 p.m. Eastern Time
Executive Committee Meeting - London Boardroom
Participants: Executive Committee Members Only; registration required
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| David M. Trebing (Chair) | Gerard A. Halpin, III (Secretary) |
| M. David Sherrill (Vice Chair) | Mark T. Cox, IV (Corresponding Secretary) |
| Bonnie A. Reilly (Second Vice Chair) | Susan Carlson |
| John E. Corcoran (Treasurer) | Eric N. Ward |
| Ryan J. Woods, CEO |
FRIDAY, October 24 - 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time
Board of Trustees Meeting - London Boardroom
Participants: Trustees Only; registration required
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Board of Trustees:
| David M. Trebing (Chair) | Andrew P. Langlois |
| M. David Sherrill (Vice Chair) | Keli D. Levine |
| Bonnie A. Reilly (Second Vice Chair) | Jo Anne C. Makely |
| John E. Corcoran (Treasurer) | Mark Kimball Nichols |
| Gerard A. Halpin, III (Secretary) | John S. Rando, Jr. |
| Mark T. Cox, IV (Corresponding Secretary) | Helen E.R. Sayles |
| Robb Aley Allan | Ryan D. Taliaferro |
| Brady Brim-DeForest | Jonathan B. Treat |
| Susan Carlson | Elizabeth B. Vitton |
| Mark Ferguson | Eric N. Ward |
| Thomas B. Hagen | Brenda M. Williams |
| Beverly Hamilton | Ryan J. Woods (President & CEO) |
| Brenda L. Johnson |
Future Meetings
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