Alumni Association
AEC Solicitation of Nominations for AEC
The GTS Alumni/ae Executive Committee is currently accepting nominations for members. Members of the AEC serve three-year terms, and may be reelected only once. Terms begin January 1 of the year following election.
All graduates or matriculated former students of GTS, both lay and ordained, are considered to be active members of the Associated Alumni/ae and are eligible to serve on the AEC. The purpose of the AEC, which consists of nine elected members along with appointed Provincial Representatives, is to manage the affairs and business of the Association.
The AEC meets once a year in person on the Close, during Alumni/ae Week, which is held the second week in June. Approximately six other meetings are held by Zoom during the year.
AEC meetings normally include reports from the Dean and President and the Senior Vice President. Typical business includes nominating the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni/ae Award and planning and supporting any events involving Alumni/ae, including the June Alumni Weeks. Members are expected to use every opportunity to communicate with alumni/ae about the continuing life of the seminary, and to encourage connection and participation.
The AEC presently has three members who are standing for reelection. We are in need of people interested in being appointed as representatives from Province III and Province IV.
If you are interested in serving, or know someone who would be a good candidate, or if you have any questions, please reach out to AEC Vice-President Evan Fischer ’92 at evanfischer16@gmail.com.
Nominations will be accepted through October 28, 2026.
Alumni Association
What we do
to cherish a spirit of mutual interest and union among seminary alumni
to advance the cause of theological learning and evangelical truth and piety,
to promote the mission of General Seminary.
Our legacy inspires and encourages us to cultivate and offer our unique alumni voice and service to God, church and the General Seminary.
Who we are
Graduates and former students are members of the Associate Alumni of General Seminary. Many of us are ordained; many of us are lay leaders. We are all leaders for the church in a changing world.
Grow it.
The Alumni Executive Committee welcomes your expertise and input. Email alumni@gts.edu or get in touch with individual members, listed below. If you are interested in becoming a member, please fill out the form below.
Alumni Executive Committee
AEC Officers
(elected Fall 2024)
The Rev. Canon Lee Ann D. Tolzmann, ’01 — President
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The Rev. Evan Fischer, ’92 — Vice-President
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The Rev. Ryan Zavacky, ’23 — Secretary
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Three-Year Representatives
Term ending 12/25
(elected Fall 2019, 2022)
Ms. Margery Buckingham ‘21 (1st term)
The Rev. Nancy Hennessey ‘16 (2nd term)
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Term ending 12/26
(Elected Fall 2023)
Ron Clingenpeel ’78 (1st term)
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The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher ‘03 (1st term)
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Term ending 12/27
(elected Fall 2024)
The Rev. Spencer D. Cantrell, ’18
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The Rev. George Baum, ’09
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The Rev. Jenn Allen, ’20
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Provincial Representatives
Appointed by AEC for 3 years. No term limit
PROVINCE I:
The Rev. Dr. Anita Schell ‘83 — appointed 1/1/2018
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PROVINCE II:
Vacant
PROVINCE III:
The Rev. Dr. Brandt Montgomery ‘12 — appointed 1/1/2020
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PROVINCE IV:
The Rev. Dr. Tommie Watkins, Jr. ‘16 — appointed 1/1/2018
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PROVINCE V:
The Rev. Canon Sunil Chandy ‘95 — appointed 1/1/2024
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PROVINCE VI:
Vacant
PROVINCE VII:
The Very Rev. J. Mark Goodman ‘91 — appointed 5/1/2014
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PROVINCE VIII:
The Rev. Canon Gregory Larkin ‘82 — appointed 1/1/2014
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Join the Alumni Executive Committee
Express your interest by sending in this form; please include your graduation year and your current Diocese and Province.