The Board of the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed) announced the appointment of Rebecca Whitman Koford, CG®, CGLSM, as new Director of the institute, effective October 1, 2020. She will take over from the current directors, Malissa Ruffner and Debra Hoffman, after a year of transition.
Koford is the Executive Director of the Board for Certification of Genealogists® and the administrator of the ProGen Study Group, an online peer-led study program. She also coordinates Course I for The Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR). She has lectured at national conferences and has contributed to numerous publications. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of California, Redlands. She and her husband live in Mt. Airy, Maryland, where they raised three children.
“Rebecca will bring extensive knowledge of federal records as well as her immense administrative skill to Gen-Fed. Debra and I look forward to working with her over the next year to ensure a smooth transition,” said Malissa Ruffner.
“Attending this institute was a critical turning point in my education,” said Koford. “I am pleased to have a chance to be a part of Gen-Fed and continuing its wonderful tradition.”
Gen-Fed 2020 is set for the week of July 13–17. Online registration will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020.