Meet the Board.

Daniel J. Earnshaw

A retired attorney of thirty-two years and an ROTC graduate, Dan served in the Maryland Army National Guard and has held roles in several genealogical societies. He resides in Havre de Grace, Maryland.

Tom Frank, M.D.

A medical doctor in internal medicine and allergy/immunology, Tom served thirty years in the Army as Colonel and serves as Public Health Emergency Officer at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Linda K. Bolen

Patricia M. Elder

An Emerson College graduate in Mass Communications, Pat is a former real estate agent of more than fifteen years and has served on nonprofit boards. She joined the Maryland Society in 2020.

Marilyn K. VanWagner

A University of Maryland Business Management graduate, Marilyn managed Chesapeake Beach Water Park until her retirement in 2021. She is active in her church and has served nine years on the Board.

Louesa B. Canning

A Hillsdale College and University of Arizona attendee, Louesa worked as an executive assistant. She joined the Ohio Society in 1979 and transferred to the Maryland Society in 2011.

Sandra Davis

Dwight N. Mason

A Brown University and UC Berkeley graduate, Dwight served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and was a partner at his law firm. He was appointed by President Clinton as Chairman of the Defense Board.

Christopher B. Locke

A University of Maryland and City University of Seattle graduate, Christopher served in the Army and retired in 2023 as a senior technical leader at the Department of Defense. He volunteers with the Boy Scouts.

Benjamin G. Proctor, Jr.

A Portland, Maine native and University of Baltimore Business Management graduate, Ben is a Senior Vice President at a real estate firm. He is a former Governor and Deputy Governor General.

To be appointed

Open. Members in good standing who are attorneys licensed in Maryland are invited to volunteer for this role.

To be appointed

Open. The Purser handles event logistics and works with the Treasurer at dinners.

Lynn Stephens

A Baltimore native and Albright College and Mount Ida College graduate, Lynn worked as a paralegal and a veterinary surgical anesthesia technician for twenty-four years. She is a member of the DAR and 1812 Daughters and an avid genealogist.