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ASMP Board of Directors

The directors of ASMP are working photographers and General Members of ASMP who volunteer their time and energies for the Society and the industry. The following provides some brief information about the current board.

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The 2011-12 Board of Directors

Kate Baldwin
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Kate Baldwin
Joined: 1997
Chapter: Seattle/Northwest
Chapter President: 2006-2009; BLC co-chair: 2009
Work: lifestyle and food photography for commercial advertising, editorial and corporate use.
Non-photographic interests: skiing (ski instructor since 1993), diving, hiking, travel, meditation.
How to contact Kate: e-mail baldwin at asmp.org

Jim Cavanaugh
© John Slemp

Jim Cavanaugh — President
Joined: 1986
Chapter: Western New York
Chapter President: 1990-1991 and 2003-2004
Work: architecture, interiors and aerial.
Non-photographic interests: aviation, aerobatics.
How to contact Jim: e-mail cavanaugh at asmp.org

Jenna Close
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Jenna Close
Joined: 2007
Chapter: San Diego
Chapter Vice-President 2010-2011, Chapter Program Chair 2009-2010
Work: Corporate photography, specializing in the alternative energy and environmental sustainability markets.
Non-photographic interests: Surfing, socializing and traveling the world.
How to contact Jenna: e-mail close at asmp.org

Blake Discher
© Mary Duprie

Blake Discher — Secretary
Joined: 1991
Chapter: Michigan
How to contact Blake: e-mail discher at asmp.org

Mark Green
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Mark Green
Joined: 1980
Chapter: Houston
Chapter Board member: 2008-2010
Work: Corporate/Industrial stills and complete video capabilities.
Non-photographic interests: Golf, tennis, music, movies, gardening, wines, cooking and the occasional cigar.
How to contact Mark: e-mail green at asmp.org

Shawn Henry
© Jason Grow

Shawn Henry — Second Vice President
Joined: 2004
Chapter: New England
Work: editorial and corporate, primarily people on location.
Non-photographic interests: home remodeling, kayaking, travel.
How to contact Shawn: e-mail henry at asmp.org

Chris Hollo
© John Schweikert Photography

Chris Hollo
Joined: 2002
Chapter: Tennessee
Chapter President: 2006-2008
Work: editorial, music/entertainment, and corporate.
Non-photographic interests: wife Catherine and two sons Ian (15) and Marcus (8), and golf.
How to contact Chris: e-mail hollo at asmp.org

Bruce Katz
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Bruce Katz
Joined: 1999
Chapter: New York
Work: architecture, interiors, hospitality, landscape; faculty member at ICP.
Non-photographic interests: music, cycling, art, and dog training.
How to contact Bruce: e-mail katz at asmp.org

Richard Kelly
© Elliott Cramer

Richard Kelly — Treasurer
Joined: 1994
Chapter: Pittsburgh
Chapter President: 1997-1998
Work: photographing people for editorial and corporate clients, teaching studio lighting.
Non-photographic interests: My wife Jennifer and daughter Grace. I love art, culture, films, reading, F-1 and IndyCar auto-racing, travel, politics and good conversations over good food and a great wine.
How to contact Richard: e-mail kelly at asmp.org

Kevin Lock
Joined: 2003
Chapter: San Diego
Chapter President: 2007-08

Work: environmental and celebrity portraiture, corporate photography, architectural photography … capturing “people doing what they do.”
Non-photographic interests: travel, exploring and camping with my wife Christina and daughter Keana.
How to contact Kevin: e-mail lock at asmp.org

Ed McDonald
Joined: 1998
Chapter: Central Florida
Chapter President: 2005-2007
Work: people-lifestyle shooter for the corporate (annual reports), hospitality (hotel brochures) and stock industries.
Non-photographic interests: coaching Little League, watching my sons play baseball, skiing, friends & family
How to contact Ed: e-mail mcdonald at asmp.org

Gail Mooney — First Vice President
Joined: 1983
Chapter: New York
Work: still photography, multimedia and video for corporate and advertising clients.
Non-photographic interests: travel, films, good conversations.
How to contact Gail: e-mail mooney at asmp.org

Irene Owsley
Joined: 1995
Chapter: Washington, DC
Chapter Co-President: 2008-2010; Program Chair: 2006-2008
Work: Outdoors & travel for stock, editorial & non-profit clients, primarily; fine art for corporate interiors.
Non-photographic interests: Whitewater kayaking, hiking, skiing, travel, particularly to remote northern regions. Travel & exploration literature; circumpolar culture.
How to contact Irene: e-mail owsley at asmp.org

Barry Schwartz
Joined: 2005
Chapter: Los Angeles
Chapter President: 2008-2011
Work: Architecture, landscape architecture, portraits, documentary. Workshops on the basics of digital workflow and business practices.
Non-photographic interests: writing, reading, design, music, eating well (at every price point), trying to understand how my dog thinks.
How to contact Barry: e-mail schwartz at asmp.org

Steve Whittaker
Joined: 1983
Chapter: Northern California
Chapter President: 1999-2001
Interim Chapter President: 2005
Work: architectural, interior and aerial photography, stock.
Non-photographic interests: family, travel, backpacking, art, watching sunsets and sunrises, outreach projects, and building friendships. Current outreach-lecture program is The Business of Architectural Photography.
How to contact Steve: e-mail whittaker at asmp.org