Organization of the Society

All officers of the International Society serve voluntarily for varying terms. All have experience in and a commitment to international affairs as well as a commitment to the objectives of the society.

Board of Directors

President: Paul D. Rytting, Director, Risk Management, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Executive Director: Paul Hyer, Emeritus Professor of History, BYU

Board members:

William F. Atkin
Associate General Counsel, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

C. Brooklyn Derr
Executive Director, Global Management Center, Marriott School of Management, BYU

W. Cole Durham Jr.
Law Professor, J. Reuben Clark Law School, BYU

William "Mac" Epps
Vice President, International Business Development, Zions Bank

Cory Leonard
Assistant Director, David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies, BYU

Bruce Olsen
Director, Public Affairs Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Vance Randall
Professor, Educational Leadership and Foundations, BYU

Jeffrey Ringer
Director, David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies, BYU

Reid Robison
Director, Alumni Association, BYU

Stan Taylor
Professor, Political Science, BYU

Blaine Tueller
U.S. Foreign Service Officer, retired

Michael von Rosen
Manager, Public Affairs Department, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Field Representatives

Interested International Society members throughout the world may assist by serving as Field Representatives. Being a regional or country representative does not exclude individuals from serving in other capacities such as Church positions or with BYU related organizations. Effective field representatives should be currently living in the area for which they represent, should be acquainted with "local" (in country) Latter-day Saint professionals with international experience and expertise, and have a commitment to keep in contact with the International Society office. The term of International Society Field Representatives is flexible. Their suggested primary responsibilities include:

• Serving as a focal point for the International Society to inform colleagues and friends of our organization and its mission and encourage them to associate with the society
  
• Submitting periodic news reports from their area regarding people, events, etc.
  
• Encourage other LDS professionals, expatriates, and local nationals to check our website for publications of the society
  
• Provide regular feedback on International Society conferences, publications, database, etc.
  

  Current LDS International Society Field Representatives

Wilfried Decoo
Belgium, Brussels

Jim Higbee
China, Beijing

David Kirkham
Germany, Garmish-Partenkirchen

Ricky Mak
Indonesia, Jakarta

Alexandra Zwahlen Tenny
Jamaica, Kingston

Aleisha Woodward
Moldova, Chisinau

Russel K. Booth
Nigeria, Lagos

Thomas A. Holst
Russia, Moscow

Matthew Bryan
Switzerland, Geneva

R. Lanier Britsch
United States, Hawaii

Roger Shields
United States, New York

John Ballif
United States, Washington D.C.

Past Officers

Roger E. Shields
Senior Vice President, Chase Manhattan Bank

Lee D. Green
Company Counsel, K-Swiss, Inc.

R. Lanier Britsch
Former Director, David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies, BYU

Stephen G. Wood
Law Professor, J. Reuben Clark Law School, BYU

Lee H. Radebaugh
Director, School of Accountancy and Information Systems, BYU

Ray C. Hillam
Emeritus Professor of Political Science, BYU

Dale K. Bills
Public Affairs, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Russel K. Booth
Senior Manager, Coldwell Banker Commercial, NRT

Kristie Seawright
Professor, Marriott School of Management, BYU