
Welcome to Bouchercon, the World Mystery Convention
Bouchercon Board Members 2025-2026
Officers
Chair: Chip Cowell (TX)
Vice Chair: Shelley Mahannah (MN)
Treasurer: Terry Zobeck (VA)
Secretary: Terry O’Loughlin (CA)
Elected Members
Christopher Chambers (DC): Term Ends 2026
Kim Krabill (WA): Term Ends 2026
David Schlosser (WA) Term Ends 2026
Curtis Ippolito (CA): Term Ends 2028
Jennifer Morita (CA): Term Ends 2028
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Local Organizing Committees
Pamela McDowell (Calgary): Chair Bouchercon 2026 Calgary
Shawn Simmons (MD): Co-Chair Bouchercon 2027 Washington DC
Cheryl Head (DC) Co-Chair Bouchercon 2027 Washington DC
Diana Catt (IN): Co-Chair Bouchercon 2028 Indianapolis
Brian Sweany (IN): Co-Chair Bouchercon 2028 Indianapolis
Michael Joy (FL): Co-Chair Bouchercon 2029 Miami
Past Local Organizing Committee
Heather Graham (FL): Chair Bouchercon 2025 New Orleans
Susan Cella (NY): Co-Chair Bouchercon 2024 Nashville
Kevin Cella (NY): Co-Chair Bouchercon 2024 Nashville
Kim Keeline (CA) Chair Bouchercon 2023 San Diego
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Administrator: Kerry Hammond