The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is a not-for-profit corporation incorporated in New York as a 501(c)(3) organization, licensed to do business in the District of Columbia. The ACOMS is governed by our bylaws, which are reviewed by the Board of Regents on a regular basis.
ACOMS Bylaws (adopted February 24, 2012. Amendments approved by the membership March, 2019.)
BYLAWS
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ORAL AND MAXILLO-FACIAL SURGEONS, INC.
1. PREAMBLE
A. A body of oral and maxillofacial surgeons, certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as determined by the Board of Regents, who shares the common interests and support of the highest ideals and traditions of the specialty hereby unites under an organization which shall have as its name: The American College of Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgeons, Inc. The primary purpose shall be to advance oral and maxillofacial surgery through education and research.
B. The office of the College shall be at such place as the President, with the consent of a majority of the members of the Executive Committee, may from time to time designate.
C. Objects and purposes shall conform to its Certificate of Incorporation.
2. THE COLLEGE
A. Classes of Membership. The classes of membership in the College are listed below. The term “Member” or “Membership” when used in these Bylaws shall refer to all classes of membership generally.
i. Resident Member. Individuals who are enrolled at accredited oral and maxillofacial surgical training programs in the United States or Canada are eligible for membership as Resident Members during their residency training. Upon successful completion of their residency training, Resident Members may apply to become Associate Members. Resident Members are required to pay fees but not dues. Resident Members do not have the right to vote and do not have the right to hold office.
ii. Associate Member. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons who have not yet been certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are eligible for membership as Associate Members. The individual must be licensed in medicine or dentistry in the jurisdiction where practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery, or in any US jurisdiction if practicing in the federal services. Only individuals licensed in the United States or Canada are eligible for membership as Associate Members. An Associate Member who becomes certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons will be eligible to apply for membership as a Fellow. Associate Members are required to pay fees and dues. Associate Members have the right to vote but do not have the right to hold office.
iii. Fellow. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons who are certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are eligible for membership as Fellows. The individual must be licensed in medicine or dentistry in the jurisdiction where practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery, or in any US jurisdiction if practicing in the federal services. Only individuals licensed in the United States or Canada are eligible for membership as Fellows. Members accepted and designated as ACOMS Fellows under previous versions of the Bylaws will continue to be recognized as ACOMS Fellows despite subsequent Bylaws revisions. Fellows are required to pay fees and dues. Fellows have the right to vote and have the right to hold office.
iv. Honorary Fellow. The Regents may elect as Honorary Fellows, by majority vote, individuals who possess national or international reputation in the fields of oral and maxillofacial surgery, dentistry, medicine and allied health, or have rendered distinguished humanitarian services or otherwise contributed to the welfare of humanity without the need for other stipulated requirements as herein described. Honorary Fellows are not required to pay fees or dues. Honorary Fellows do not have the right to vote and do not have the right to hold office.
v. Life Member. A Fellow or Associate Member may achieve the status of Life Membership upon completion of thirty (30) dues paying years and upon having reached the age of 65 years. Dues shall be paid through the year in which Life Membership is voted by the Board of Regents. Upon election to Life Membership, dues shall be waived. Only in extenuating circumstances may exceptions be made and then only upon the recommendation of the Board of Regents. A Life Member shall enjoy all privileges of the Membership category held prior to the election of Life Member status.
vi. Retired Member. Retired Membership shall be granted to a Fellow or Associate Member who is completely retired from practice and has paid dues through the year in which Retired Membership is granted by the Board of Regents. Those Fellows or Associate Members engaged in part-time practice (one day a week, etc.) or employed in an administrative or teaching capacity in an educational institution on a full or part-time basis for which remuneration is tendered, shall be considered ineligible. Retired Membership shall be granted in the event that a Fellow or Associate Member must suspend practice due to personal illness or other extenuating circumstances. Under these circumstances, dues shall be waived at the discretion of the Board of Regents. In the event a Retired Member resumes practice, it is incumbent on said Member to notify the Central Office in order to be reinstated. Retired Members do not have the right to vote and do not have the right to hold office.
vii. International Affiliate. Individuals who are not licensed in the United States or Canada but who practice oral and maxillofacial surgery outside the United or Canada are eligible for membership as International Affiliates. International Affiliates are required to pay fees and dues. International Affiliates do not have the right to vote and do not have the right to hold office.
viii. Dental Student Member. Individuals who are currently enrolled in accredited dental schools in the United States or Canada are eligible for membership as Dental Student Members. Upon entering residency at accredited oral and maxillofacial surgical training programs in the United States or Canada, Dental Student Members will become Resident Members. Dental Student Members are required to pay fees but not dues. Dental Student Members do not have the right to vote and do not have the right to hold office.
B. Nominations for Membership. An individual may become a Resident Member upon identification by the resident's residency program director. An individual may become a Dental Student Member upon verification of enrollment in good-standing at an eligible institution. For all other membership classes, an individual may become a member by submitting an application for nomination. Acceptance for membership requires a majority vote of the Board of Regents following review by the Membership Committee.
C. Termination of Membership
i. Resignation. Any Member may voluntarily resign from the College by submitting a written resignation.
ii. Automatic Termination. Failure to pay membership dues or to maintain eligibility for membership as described above in subsection A will result in automatic termination.
iii. Expulsion. The Board of Regents may terminate a membership if the Member violates these Bylaws or other College rules or for other good cause. Prior to voting on a proposed termination, the Board of Regents must advise the Member of the reason(s) for the proposed termination and allow the Member an opportunity to submit a written response. Termination requires a three-quarters vote of the entire Board of Regents.
D. Meetings of Members
i. The Annual Meeting of the Membership shall be held at a time and place to be selected by the Executive Committee. Any official business of the College may come before the Membership at the Annual Meeting. Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern Membership meetings.
ii. Special Meetings of the Membership may be called from time to time by the Executive Committee.
iii. Written notice must be given to each Member no more than 50 days and at least 10 days prior to a regular annual meeting. Written notice must be given no more than 50 days and at least 10 days prior to any special meeting. If a Bylaws amendment will be considered at the meeting, notice must be given at least 30 days in advance and include a copy of the proposed amendment. The notice must specify the date, time, and place of the meeting. Notice of special meetings must also describe the purpose(s) of the meeting and the persons calling the special meeting. Notice must be either delivered personally to each Member or mailed by first class mail. If notice is given by mail, it will be deemed delivered when deposited in the United States mail addressed to the Member as its address appears in the College’s records and with postage prepaid.
iv. Each voting Member is entitled to only one (1) vote on any matter regarding which the Member is entitled to vote. Except as otherwise required by law, the Articles of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, all other matters before the Members are decided by a majority vote of those Members who are entitled to vote on the matter and who are present and voting at a meeting at which a quorum exists.
v. Members may vote by proxy. A Member may authorize a proxy by mail or electronic transmission and the authorization must include information from which it can be determined that the proxy designation was authorized by the Member. Members who vote by proxy are deemed present in person for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present.
vi. The President may, at the President’s discretion, order the assembly cleared of non-voters.
vii. To constitute a quorum, the Members present at any meeting of the College must total (i) Members entitled to cast one hundred votes, or (ii) one-tenth of the total number of votes entitled to be cast, whichever is less.
E. Dues and Assessments. Members shall pay such annual dues or assessments as may from time to time be determined by the Board of Regents.
F. Insignia, Advertising of Membership. No Member shall exhibit any seal, certificate or plaque indicating Membership or any other status in the College except as provided by the Board of Regents.
3. BOARD OF REGENTS
A. Management. The affairs of the College are managed by a Board of Regents. The Board of Regents is responsible for oversight of the College’s operations. Members of the Board of Regents shall serve the College with the highest degree of undivided obedience, loyalty, and care.
B. Voting Regents.
i. The Board of Regents shall consist of twelve (12) voting Regents:
a. President
b. President-Elect
c. Vice President
d. Secretary-Treasurer
e. Immediate Past President
f. Seven (7) District Regents
(1) Region I Northeastern
(2) Region II Mid-Atlantic
(3) Region III Southeastern
(4) Region IV Great Lakes
(5) Region V Mid-Western
(6) Region VI Western
(7) Region VII At-Large
ii. Manner of Selection. The Regents other than the Officers shall be elected by the Members by a plurality of the votes of those Members present and voting at a meeting of the Members where a quorum is present. Regents commence their term of office at the next Board of Regents meeting subsequent to their election. The Regents may be elected for two (2), two- (2) year terms and may be eligible for reelection after going off the Board for two (2) years. However, this term limit does not apply to service as an Officer. Regents shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which they are elected or appointed, and until a successor has been elected or appointed and qualified.
iii. Vacancies. Vacancies in positions among Regents shall be appointed and approved by a vote of the Board of Regents. Any Fellow elected to fill a vacancy shall hold that office until the expiration of the term in which the vacancy occurred; thereafter, the Fellow may be elected to the position as specified above.
iv. Voluntary Resignation. A Regent may voluntarily resign from the Board of Regents by giving written notice to the Secretary-Treasurer.
C. Officers of the Board of Regents.
i. The Officers of the Board of Regents shall consist of the President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Immediate Past President. To be eligible to be elected as an Officer, an individual must have served as least one (1) term as a Regent. Two or more offices may not be held by the same person.
a. President. The President has general charge and responsibility for all matters of administration of the College under the direction of the Regents. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and the presiding Officer at meetings of the Regents and general assembly. The President may sign, together with the Secretary-Treasurer, any legal documents or checks for the disbursement of funds. After completing a one-year term as President-Elect, each President-Elect shall automatically become the President. The President's term of office shall be for one (1) year.
b. President-Elect. The President-Elect shall be elected by the Members. The President-Elect's term of office commences at the next Board of Regents meeting subsequent to election. The President-Elect shall preside at meetings and perform all duties of the President in the absence of the President. The President-Elect shall automatically succeed the President in the event that the President can no longer serve. In the event that President-Elect assumes the office of President because of the President’s absence or illness, the President-Elect shall complete the President's term and serve an additional one (1) year term as President. A vacancy in the office of President-Elect may be filled by vote of the Board of Regents, and the individual elected to fill the vacancy serves for the remainder of the predecessor's unexpired term in office.
c. Vice President. The Vice President shall be elected by the Members. The Vice President's term of office commences at the next Board of Regents meeting subsequent to election. The Vice President shall, in the absence of the President and the President-Elect, preside at all meetings and perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President. The Vice President's term of office shall be for one (1) year. A vacancy in the office of Vice President may be filled by vote of the Board of Regents, and the individual elected to fill the vacancy serves for the remainder of the predecessor's unexpired term in office.
d. Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be elected by the Members. The Secretary-Treasurer's term of office commences at the next Board of Regents meeting subsequent to ther election. The Secretary-Treasurer shall administer the funds of the College under the supervision of the Regents, and shall make such reports to the Regents or members as may be requested by them. The Secretary-Treasurer will work with the Finance Committee to review the financials quarterly and the annual audit for presentation to the Board of Regents. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for the minutes of the meetings of the Regents and general assembly. The Secretary-Treasurer shall provide notices in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaws and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or Regents. The Secretary-Treasurer's term of office shall be for two (2) years. A vacancy in the office of Secretary-Treasurer may be filled by vote of the Board of Regents, and the individual elected to fill the vacancy serves for the remainder of the predecessor's unexpired term in office.
e. Immediate Past President. After completing a one-year term as President, each President shall automatically become the Immediate Past President. The Immediate Past President shall perform such duties as may be delegated by the President or the Board of Regents. The Immediate Past President's term of office shall be for one (1) year. A vacancy in the office of Immediate Past President may be filled by vote of the Board of Regents, and the individual elected to fill the vacancy serves for the remainder of the predecessor's unexpired term in office. The Immediate Past President may be eligible for reelection as a Regent after going off the Board for two (2) years.
ii. Voluntary Resignation. An Officer may voluntarily resign by giving written notice to the Secretary-Treasurer.
D. Compensation. Regents serve without compensation, except that they may receive reimbursement for expenses in connection with their services on behalf of the College as permitted by policies adopted by the Board of Regents. The College shall not make a loan to a member of the Board of Regents.
4. MEETINGS OF BOARD OF REGENTS
A. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Regents must be held at least once each year. The time and place of regular meetings will be designated by a vote of the Board of Regents.
B. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Regents may be called at any time and designated place by the President to transact business as may be pertinent to the affairs of the College.
C. Notice. At least twenty-four (24) hours’ notice must be given to each Regent of a regular or special meeting. Notice of the time and place of the meeting shall be given to each Regent at the Regent's address as shown on the records of the College. Notice must be delivered personally (either in writing or orally) or by mail, electronic mail, facsimile, or telephone to each Regent. If notice is given by mail, it is deemed delivered when deposited in the United States mail addressed to the Regent as the Regent's address appears in the College’s records and with postage prepaid.
D. Quorum. The presence of a majority of Regents constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
E. Means of Attendance. Regents may participate in a meeting by conference telephone or by any other means of communication by which all participants are able to hear one another. Participation through these means constitutes presence in person at the meeting.
F. Voting. Except as otherwise required by law, the Articles of Incorporation, or these Bylaws, all other matters before the Board of Regents are decided by a majority vote of the Regents present and voting at a meeting at which a quorum exists. Each Regent entitled to vote is entitled to one (1) vote, which may not be voted by proxy.
G. Action Without a Meeting. As provided in the Articles of Incorporation, any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board of Regents may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board of Regents consent in writing to the adoption of a resolution authorizing such action. A written consent must be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board of Regents.
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. If the Board of Regents engages an individual or company to provide management services, the role of the Executive Director will be governed by the provisions of that engagement agreement.
6. COMMITTEES
A. Executive Committee
i. Members. The Executive Committee consists of the President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Immediate Past President.
ii. Purpose. The Executive Committee may act in place of the Board of Regents between Board meetings as necessary when the Board of Regents is not able to convene, except on those matters specifically reserved to the Board by law, the Articles of Incorporation, and these Bylaws. Actions taken by the Executive Committee must be reported to the Board at the next Board meeting.
iii. Quorum. Two-thirds of the number of the Executive Committee members entitled to vote constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of the Executive Committee.
B. Finance Committee
i. Members. The Committee consists of the Secretary-Treasurer plus four (4) additional Voting Members, two of whom must be members of the Board of Regents. Members of the Committee are nominated by the President and selected by the Board of Regents. To be eligible to serve on the Committee, a Voting Member must be familiar with financial matters. Each Committee member serves a term of one (1) year and may not serve more than three (3) consecutive terms. The Secretary-Treasurer serves as the Chair of the Committee.
ii. Purpose: The purpose of the Committee is to provide general oversight of the College’s central office and financial affairs, and to make recommendations to the Executive Committee and the Board of Regents regarding budgets, auditors, and financial policies.
C. Nominating Committee
i. Members. The Committee consists of the Immediate Past President plus four (4) additional members. Among the additional members, at least two (2) must be other voting Regents and at least one (1) must not be a member of the Board of Regents. Members of the Committee are nominated by the President and selected by the Board of Regents. The Immediate Past President will serve as the Chair. Each Committee member serves a term of one (1) year and may not serve more than three (3) consecutive terms.
ii. Purpose. The purpose of the Nominating Committee is to identify and recommend qualified applicants for election to the Board of Regents and Officer positions.
iii. Procedure. Within ten (10) days of the Committee being approved by the Board, the Committee shall solicit nominations for open Regent and Officer positions from all eligible Members. The Committee shall review the qualifications of the individuals nominated by Members, and prepare a list of its recommended nominees for distribution to the Members. In addition, the Committee shall include on the list any nominee who is nominated by a petition signed by at least five percent (5%) of the Members entitled to vote. Submissions must be received no less than ninety (90) days before the Annual Meeting in order to be placed on the ballot.
D. Other Committees.
i. Continuing Education Committee. The Board shall maintain a standing Continuing Education Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to make recommendations to the Board of Regents regarding arrangements for the educational component of meetings.
ii. Membership Committee. The Board shall maintain a standing Membership Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to review applications and make recommendations.
iii. The Board may establish one (1) or more other standing or ad hoc committees to perform such duties as it deems appropriate, such as (but not limited to): a governance committee to make recommendations to enhance organizational effectiveness; and a communications and public relations committee to make recommendations regarding educational and marketing materials.
a. Committees of the Board. If the proposed committee is to be authorized to exercise the authority of the Board of Regents, then (i) the members of that committee must consist of only Regents (three (3) Regents or more), (ii) the creation of that committee requires a majority vote of the entire Board of Regents, and (iii) the Board of Regents may delegate any of the Board of Regents’ powers and authority except with respect to:
(1) The submission to Members of any action requiring Members’ approval;
(2) The filling of vacancies on the Board of Regents;
(3) The appointment of committees with the authority of the Board, or the filling of vacancies in any such committee;
(4) The amendment or repeal of Bylaws; and
(5) Any action prohibited by the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws, or by law.
b. Other Committees of the College. If the proposed committee will not be authorized to exercise the authority of the Board of Regents, then the members of that committee may consist of Regents and/or non-Regents. The Board of Regents may, from time to time, specify the manner in which chairs and members of such committees are to be selected, and the terms that chairs and members may serve. Every committee of the College shall act under the supervision and control of the Board.
iv. The function of these other committees, numbers of members, selection procedures, terms, and other rules regarding the committees will be established by the Board of Regents and documented in the College’s policies and procedures.
E. Action Without a Meeting. As provided in the Articles of Incorporation, any action required or permitted to be taken by a committee of the Board of Regents may be taken without a meeting if all members of the committee consent in writing to the adoption of a resolution authorizing such action. A written consent must be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the committee.
7. AMENDMENTS. A majority vote of the Members entitled to vote and who are present and voting at a meeting where a quorum is present is required to amend these Bylaws.
8. FISCAL YEAR. The fiscal year of the College shall begin on the first day of September of each year.
9. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION. The College shall indemnify its Officers, Regents, committee members, employees, agents, and volunteers to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of New York. The College may purchase insurance to cover this indemnification obligation as determined by the Board of Regents.
10. DISSOLUTION. Upon dissolution, any remaining assets shall be distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation.
History of ACOMS:
Three men met over luncheon in Boston’s Copley Hotel in late 1947, good friends and pioneers in what would become the dental specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
The American Society of Oral Surgeons (ASOS now AAOMS) at that time was an outgrowth of the American Society of Exodontists. They were a group of men with a widely diverse training and experience with few who were dealing with what were then considered "major cases”; i.e. congenital clefts, malignant neoplasia, TMJ, and salivary gland surgery.
W. Harry Archer, and Herbert J. Bloom listened as Kurt H. Thoma expressed thoughts about the formation of an organization of persons certified by the American Board of Oral Surgery (ABOS now ABOMS).
Dr. Thoma was of the opinion that Board certifications would elicit those persons qualified in the major aspects of the specialty and that an organization of certified Oral surgeons would permit and enhance more rapid growth of the specialty.Dr. Archer had his own set of problems with both ABOS and the ASOS. An author, distinguished teacher, and humanitarian, he was outspoken and forthright in manner. He was certified by the A.B.O.S. in 1947.
Dr. Archer was critical of the leadership of the Board at that time with regard to such issues as allocation of funds, procedures of examination, self-perpetuating aspects, and accountability to membership. When he criticisms were ignored, he formed "The Committee of 100”. They were in essence 100 Board Certified Surgeons who shared his point of view. They became over succeeding years, the "Committee of 200 the actual forerunner of ACOMS.
In 1964 the concept of a new organization, The Association of Diplomates of the American Board of Oral Surgery (ADABOS), received support. The primary objective was to be the upgrading of the quality of the policies and practices of The American Board of Oral Surgery, (A.B.O.S.) in keeping with the best interests of the specialty. According to notes of Dr. Bloom the newly formed group was not intended to be a scientific organization in competition with the ASOS.
When pertinent issues were surfaced and challenged, the House of Delegates of the ASOS passed a resolution requiring the ASOS Board of Trustees to study and report on the various issues raised. It was anticipated that such an objective study would serve to initiate corrective measures, obviating the need for the ADABOS. When the study was presented it was highly criticized as not having met the goals for which it was created.
A continuing need to effect change led to the polling, in 1974, of all 1600 certified oral surgeons to determine:
The need for an organization of Diplomates of ABOS; The purpose and goals of such and organization, and; The name that best described such an organization. Over fifty percent responded with 2:1 favoring the formation of an organization to serve the needs of the specialty and those so qualified.
The name chosen overwhelmingly was The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS), a name that had been proposed by Dr Chester Chorazy of Pennsylvania.
The Executive Committee of this newly named group met first in 1974 during the ASOS meeting in Las Vegas and drafted Bylaws and, upon the advice of counsel began the procedure for registration of the name with the U.S. Patent Office. The need to protect the name by trademark was deemed necessary for the following reasons:
To protect the name and the use of "maxillofacial” from interference by, or confrontation with, related medical specialties also using or contemplating the use of the term maxillofacial; It was the name selected by the majority of the poll respondents; The name realistically defined the scope of practice, interests and qualifications of the composition of the Fellowship, and; There was a need to differentiate from, and avoid confusion with, the ASOS. The trademark was granted in 1975 and had been registered several years before ASOS. changed their name to AAOMS. At no time had ACOMS objected to their name change.
Several days prior to the finality of the trademark opposition period the Trustees of AAOMS filed an objection to the trademark. Litigation ensued and ACOMS prevailed.
For many people, years of misunderstanding and bad feelings were to follow and be the norm between the organizations. Enlightenment to the reality that we indeed are one family was a number of years away.
The Past:
After the bylaws written by Dr. Herbert Bloom that defined ACOMS were adopted, the first formal meeting was held in Washington, D.C. in 1975.
The elected Presidents for the first fourteen years were:
Irvin Uhler
1975 - 1977
Herbert Bloom
1977 - 1979
John Westine
1979 - 1983
Ronald Vincent
1983 - 1985
Chester Chorazy
1985 - 1987
Gary Lindemoen
1987 - 1989
The idea first proposed by Dr. Kurt H. Thoma in 1947 of having a Fellowship of Diplomates of the ABOS. to enhance and promote expanded growth of the specialty took root about this time. The meetings of ACOMS were notable for the timeliness, quality, and challenge to the membership to expand and improve the scope of the specialty. Many of the early critics of the organization began to turn up at the meetings to listen and later to participate.
The ACOMS being a smaller and thus more nimble organization was able to stay on the cutting edge of the most topical and interesting advances in head and neck surgery. The membership had access to speak with and learn from the best minds in their field. The meetings were held in one lecture hall only, promoting a more focused and enhanced learning experience that still remains desirable. The spirit of fellowship and congeniality amongst the members was natural and is an added benefit to the learning experience provided.
Gradually many of the issues that generated the initial formation of the Committee of 100 were resolved and remain so to this day.
One of the highlights of this era was the quarterly publication of the ACOMS. Review the work of Dr. John Westine. The Review, a newsletter, kept the membership abreast of the transactions of The College, took and published meaningful surveys, and filled the readers' spare moments with wonderful and useful trivia.
As the organizations matured and a larger picture came into view, many of the same people found themselves involved in activities of ACOMS, AAOMS, and ABOMS. There began an increasing dialog concerning the relationships of the organizations. We started to become us.
The Present:
Beginning in 1998, the leadership of AAOMS and ACOMS began to meet on an annual basis to discuss organizational relationships and roles. The dialog has been respectful and productive to the clear benefit of all oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
The Presidents guiding the College in the modern era have been:
Henry Bennett
1989 - 1991
Robert Burke
1991 - 1993
T.J. Nidiffer
1993 - 1995
Steven Kaltman
1995 - 1997
Ronald Lehnowsky
1997 - 1999
Philip Boyne
1999 - 2001
Lawrence Denney
2001 - 2003
Brian Smith
2003 - 2005
Steven Thomas
2005 - 2007
Steven A. Guttenberg
2007 - 2009
J. Thomas Lanka
2009 - 2010
Joel L. Rosenlicht
2010 - 2011
Bernard B. Dreiman
2011 - 2012
Leonard Spector
2012 - 2013
Charles D. Hasse
2013 - 2014
Robert A. Strauss
2014 - 2015
Jon D. Perenack
2015 - 2016
Pedro F. Franco
2016 - 2017
R. Bryan Bell
2017 - 2018
Stephanie J. Drew
2018 - 2019 Kevin L. Rieck
2019 - 2020
The goals of ACOMS, as envisioned by Dr. Kurt Herrmann Thoma of advancing our specialty by the interaction of our membership, are as worthy now as they ever were. We advance together.
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