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Some of the following comes from the 30th Anniversary NFA Tournament
book, as well as the following article:
Fryar, Linda J. "A Brief History of Individual Events Nationals." National Forensic Journal 2.2 (1984): 73-83.
Also, the help of Prof. Larry Schnoor and Richard Brophy is gratefully acknowledged here.
Past NFA Presidents
| 1971-1977 | Seth C. Hawkins, Southern Connecticut State |
| 1977-1980 | Michael P. Kelley, California State-Los Angeles |
| 1980-1983 | Donald F. Peters, Niagra University |
| 1983-1987, 1991-1992 | Edward J. Harris, Suffolk University |
| 1987-1991 | Michael Leiboff, Mansfield State University |
| 1992-1995 | Christina Reynolds, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Otterbein College |
| 1995-present | Larry Schnoor, Minnesota State-Mankato |
Past NFA Vice Presidents
| 1973-1977 | Jack H. Howe, California State-Long Beach | ||
| 1977-1979 | Albert Montanaro, Plattsburgh State University | ||
| 1979-1983 | Catherine L. Beaty, Parkersburg College | ||
| Administration | Professional Relations: | ||
| 1983-1984 | Catherine L. Beaty, Parkersburg College | 1983-1985 | Michael P. Kelley, California-State, Los Angeles |
| 1985-1994? | Larry Schnoor, Minnesota State-Mankato | 1985-1992? | Sheryl Friedley, George Mason University |
| 1992-1995? | Stephen Wood, University of Rhode Island | ||
| Edward J. Harris, Suffolk University | 1995-1999 | Clark Olson, Arizona State University | |
| 1997-2006 | Vicki L. Karns, Suffolk University | 1999-present | Leah White, University of Northern Iowa/Minnesota State University-Mankato |
| 2006-present | Karen Morris, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | ||
The following people have also served as Vice-Presidents, although specific titles aren't known in all cases. Detailed information would be appreciated!
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Past NFA Executive Secretaries
| 1973-1976 | Raymond C. Beaty, Ohio University |
| 1976-1979 | Donald F. Peters, Niagra University |
| 1979-1983 | Edward J. Harris, Jr., Suffolk University |
| 1983-1986 | Michael D. Leiboff, Mansfield University |
| 1986-1991 | Christina Reynolds, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Otterbein College |
| Beginning in 1991, the office was renamed to Secretary/Treasurer: | |
| 1991-1992 | Jerry Bluhm, Marshall University |
| 1992-1994? | Stephen Collie, Winona State University |
| 1994?-1996 | Roger Aden, Ohio University |
| 1996-present | Dan Smith, Bradley University |
Past NFA Tournament Directors:
| Seth C. Hawkins, Southern Connecticut State University | |
| Donald F. Peters, Niagra University | |
| 1992- | Edward J. Harris, Suffolk University |
| 1991-1992 | Christina Reynolds, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire/Otterbein College |
| Vicki L. Karns, Suffolk University | |
| 1997-2004 | Eddie Meyers, Carson-Newman College, Berry College, University of West Florida |
| 2004 | Larry Schnoor, Minnesota State-Mankato |
| 2005-2010 | Vicki L. Karns, Suffolk University |
| 2010-present | Brendan Kelly, University of West Florida |
Past At-Large Representatives:
| 1973-1974 | Donald F. Peters, Niagara University; Dennis M. Beagan, Eastern Michigan |
| 1974-1975 | Donald F. Peters, Niagara University; Michael P. Kelley, California State-Los Angeles |
| 1975-1976 | Donald F. Peters, Niagara University; Ruth Bacon, Heidelberg College; Ron Bough, Stetson University; Richard Haven, University Wisconsin-Whitewater |
| 1976-1977 | Michael P. Kelley, California State-Los Angeles; Catherine C. Beaty, Parkersburg Comm. College; Al Montanaro, Plattsburgh State; Michael D. Leiboff, Mansfield State |
| 1977-1978 | Anita C. James, University Southern California; Catherine C. Beaty, Parkersburg Comm. College; Ed Harris, Penn State; Michael D. Leiboff, Mansfield State |
| 1978-1979 | Anita C. James, Santa Rosa J.C.; Catherine C. Beaty, Parkersburg Comm. College; Ed Harris, Penn State; Michael D. Leiboff, Mansfield State |
| 1979-1980 | Anita C. James, Ohio University; Jane Benson, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; Al Montanaro, Plattsburgh State; Michael D. Leiboff, Mansfield State |
| 1980-1981 | Robert R. Kunkel, University of Montevallo; Jane Benson, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; Al Montanaro, Plattsburgh State; Michael D. Leiboff, Mansfield State |
| 1981-1982 | Robert R. Kunkel, University of Montevallo; Chip Letzbus, Morehead State (KY); Al Montanaro, Plattsburgh State; Michael D. Leiboff, Mansfield State |
| 1982-1983 | Robert Rosenthal, University North Carolina-Wilmington; Christina Reynolds, University of Minnesota; Al Montanaro, Plattsburgh State; Connie Day, Illinois State University |
| 1983-1984 | Jack Kay, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Spring 1984); Christina Reynolds, University of Minnesota; Keith Semmel, Ball State University; Connie Day, Illinois State University; Janet B. Bury, Georgia Southern University |
| 1984-1985 | John Williams, Western Carolina; Christina Reynolds, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Keith Semmel, Ball State University; Al Montanaro, SUNY-Plattsburgh; William N. Denman, Marshall University |
| 1985-1986 | John Williams, Western Carolina; Christina Reynolds, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Valerie R. Swarts, Trinity University; Al Montanaro, SUNY-Plattsburgh; William N. Denman, Marshall University; Harry Strine III, Bloomsburg University |
| 1986-1987 | |
| 1987-1988 | Gary Dreibelbis, Bradley University; Margaret Greynolds, Georgetown College; Vicki Karns, Suffolk University; Harold Lawson, Emerson College |
| 1988-1989 | Gary Dreibelbis, Bradley University; Margaret Greynolds, Georgetown College; Vicki Karns, Suffok University; Phil Martin, Ohio State University |
| 1989-1990 | Gary Dreibelbis, Bradley University; Margaret Greynolds, Georgetown College; Vicki Karns, Suffolk; Phil Martin, Ohio State University |
| 1990-1991 | Gary Dreibelbis, Bradley University; Margaret Greynolds, Georgetown College; Clark Olson, Arizona State University; Vicki Karns, Suffolk |
| 1991-1992 | Gary Dreibelbis, Bradley University; Jeri North, Marshall University; Clark Olson, Arizona State University; Vicki Karns, Suffolk |
| 1992-1993 | Roger Aden, Ohio University; Jeri North, Marshall University; Thomas Glauner Workman, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Clark Olson, Arizona State University |
| 1993-1994 | Roger Aden, Ohio University; Kathryn Elton, Bradley University; Elighie Wilson, Illinois State University; Clark Olson, Arizona State University |
| 1995-1996 | Cathy Blackburn, Brookdale Community College; Michael Kirch, Illinois State University; Michael Tew, Eastern Michigan University |
| 1996-1997 | Michael Tew, Eastern Michigan University; Michael Kirch, Illinois State University; Mark Hickman, Ohio State University; Tom Workman, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire |
| 1997-1998 | Karen Piercy, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Michael Tew, Eastern Michigan University; Mark Hickman, West Chester University; Tom Workman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| 1998-1999 | Karen Piercy, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Mark Hickman, West Chester University; Jerry Miller, Ohio University; Michael Tew, Eastern Michigan University |
| 1999-2000 | Karen Piercy, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Mark Hickman, West Chester University; Jerry Miller, Ohio University; Susan Millsap, Otterbein College |
| 2000-2001 | Jerry Miller, Ohio University; Andy Billings, Clemson University; Karen Piercy, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Susan Millsap, Otterbein College |
| 2001-2002 | Karen Morris, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; |
| 2002-2003 | Karen Morris, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Randy Richardson, Berry College; Susan Millsap, Otterbein College; Richard Paine, North Central College |
| 2003-2004 | Karen Morris, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Randy Richardson, Berry College; Susan Millsap, Otterbein College; Richard Paine, North Central College |
| 2004-2005 | Karen Morris, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Randy Richardson, Berry College; Mark Hickman, West Chester; Richard Paine, North Central College |
| 2005-2006 | Karen Morris, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Randy Richardson, Berry College; Mark Hickman, West Chester; Richard Paine, North Central College |
| 2006-2007 | Mark Hickman, West Chester University; Brendan Kelly, University of West Florida; Richard Paine, North Central College, Randy Richardson, Berry College |
| 2007-2008 | Richard Paine, North Central College; Randy Richardson, Berry College; Marty Birkholt, Creighton University; Brendan Kelly, University of West Florida |
| 2008-2009 | Richard Paine, North Central College; Randy Richardson, Berry College; Marty Birkholt, Creighton University; Brendan Kelly, University of West Florida |
| 2009-2010 | Richard Paine, North Central College; Randy Richardson, Berry College; Brendan Kelly, University of West Florida; Ray Quiel, Eastern Michigan University |
Past Student Representatives:
| 1973-1974 | Carolyn Unnever, Central Connecticut |
| 1974-1975 | Paul Van Dyne, Penn State |
| 1975-1976 | Denise Gorsline, Eastern Michigan |
| 1976-1977 | Chip Letzgus, Ohio University |
| 1977-1978 | Shawn McGee, Ball State University |
| 1978-1979 | Molly Spengler, Illinois State |
| 1979-1980 | John Boone, Morehouse College |
| 1980-1981 | Kevin Dean, Bowling Green State University State |
| 1981-1982 | David Voss, Occidental College |
| 1982-1983 | David Donellon, Bowling Green State |
| 1983-1984 | Tracy Anderson, Bradley University |
| 1984-1985 | Tracy Anderson, Bradley University and John Broer, Miami University (OH) |
| 1985-1986 | John Byrne, Miami University (OH) and Greg Dolph, Bradley University |
| 1986-1987 | Greg Dolph, Bradley University and Rory Golden, Miami University (OH) |
| 1987-1988 | Rory Golden, Miami University (OH) and Cam Jones, Cornell |
| 1988-1989 | Cam Jones, Cornell and James Parker, University of Toledo |
| 1989-1990 | James Parker, University of Toledo and Ken Rosen, Cornell |
| 1990-1991 | James Parker, University of Toledo and Karon Bowers, Bradley University |
| 1991-1992 | Steve Kellner, Miami University and Karon Bowers, Bradley University |
| 1992-1993 | Steve Kellner, Miami University and Athena Papachronis, Bradley University |
| 1993-1994 | Patty Densevich, Miami University and Athena Papachronis, Bradley University |
| 1994-1995 | |
| 1995-1996 | Matt McDonald, Bradley University and Paul Higday, University of Pennsylvania |
| 1996-1997 | Matt McDonald, Bradley University and Audra Hodgin, Indiana University |
| 1997-1998 | Audra Hodgin, Indiana University and Ty James, Eastern Michigan University |
| 1998-1999 | |
| 1999-2000 | |
| 2000-2001 | Paul Porter, Ball State University and Bryan McCann, Illinois State University |
| 2001-2002 | |
| 2002-2003 | Jordi Masomoto, Ohio State University and Andrew Chamberlain, Illinois State University |
| 2003-2004 | Shannon Maney, Junior Student Representative, Illinois State University; Aaron Winters, Lincoln-Douglas Student Representative, Northwestern University |
| 2004-2005 | Jennifer Purcell, Lincoln-Douglas Student Representative, Western Kentucky University |
| 2005-2006 | Jon Meinen, Bradley University; Annie Kincade, Illinois State University |
| 2006-2007 | Annie Kincade, Illinois State University; Richard Brophy, Eastern Michigan University; Joelle Perry, Lincoln-Douglas Student Representative, Western Kentucky University |
| 2007-2008 | Marcus Schultz-Bergin, Lincoln-Douglas Student Representative, Washburn University |
| 2008-2009 | Jake Johnson, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Jessica Furgerson, Lincoln-Douglas Student Representative, Western Kentucky University |
| 2009-2010 | Jake Johnson, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Joe Cozza, Illinois State University; Liz Mullins, Lincoln-Douglas Student Representative, Western Kentucky University |
NFA Journal Editors:
| 1983- | Michael P. Kelley, California State-Los Angeles |
| Sheryl A. Friedley, George Mason University | |
| Deborah M. Geisler, Suffolk University | |
| -1999 | Halford Ryan, Washington and Lee University (Cindy Carver, Concordia College-MN, guest editor 1998-1999) |
| 1999-2001 | Tim Borchers, Minnesota State-Moorhead |
| 2001-2005 | Andy Billings, Clemson University |
| 2005- | Ed Hinck, Central Michigan University |
NFA Webmasters: (not officially elected position)
| 1998- | Michael Dreher, Bethel University |