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AGA National Presidents 1950–Present

Gwen Sykes, MPA, CGFM
2023–2024
Gwen Sykes, MPA, CGFM
Theme: AGA is Me!
Melinda Miguel, PMP, CIG
2022–2023
Melinda Miguel, PMP, CIG
Theme: Building Bridges and Cultivating Collaboration
Gerry Boaz, CPA, CGFM, CGMA
2021–2022
Gerry Boaz, CPA, CGFM, CGMA
Theme: Thought Leaders & Problem Solvers
Wendy Morton-Huddleston, CGFM, PMP
2020–2021
Wendy Morton-Huddleston, CGFM, PMP
Theme: The power of 7; Legacy, Leadership, and Transformation
Ernest "Ernie" A. Almonte, CGFM, CPA, CFE
2019–2020
Ernest "Ernie" A. Almonte, CGFM, CPA, CFE
Theme: Taking a Proactive Approach to the Future of our Profession
John H. Lynskey, CGFM, CPA
2018–2019
John H. Lynskey, CGFM, CPA
Theme: Giving Back to the Profession
James "Jim" R. Arnette, Jr., CGFM, CISA
2017–2018
James "Jim" R. Arnette, Jr., CGFM, CISA
Theme: Accountants and Accountability Professionals Working Together to Make Government Work Better
Robert W. King Award 2020
Douglas A. Glenn, CPA
2016–2017
Douglas A. Glenn, CPA
Theme: Leadership Through Transition
John Homan, MBA, CGFM, CPA, CGMA
2015–2016
John Homan, MBA, CGFM, CPA, CGMA
Theme: Celebrating the Government Workforce
William D. Miller, CGFM, CIA
2014–2015
William D. Miller, CGFM, CIA
Theme: Opportunity
Robert W. King Award 2017
Mary E. Peterman, CGFM, CPA
2013–2014
Mary E. Peterman, CGFM, CPA
Theme: Connect
Robert W. King Award 2016
Evelyn A. Brown, CGFM-Retired
2012–2013
Evelyn A. Brown, CGFM-Retired
Theme: Education, Experience, Examination and Ethics—A Path to Success
Robert W. King Award 2015
Richard O. Bunce Jr., CGFM, CPA
2011–2012
Richard O. Bunce Jr., CGFM, CPA
Theme: Be The One
Robert W. King Award 2014
Lisa Casias, CPA
2010–2011
Lisa Casias, CPA
Theme: Embrace Change
Robert W. King Award 2013
William A. Morehead, Ph.D., CGFM, CPA
2009–2010
William A. Morehead, Ph.D., CGFM, CPA
Theme: Think Big! Act Courageously! Make a Difference!
Robert W. King Award 2012
Samuel T. Mok, CGFM, CIA
2008–2009
Samuel T. Mok, CGFM, CIA
Theme: The 21st Century Financial Management Professional
Robert W. King Award 2011
Richard L. Fair, CGFM, CPA
2007–2008
Richard L. Fair, CGFM, CPA
Theme: AGA: Promoting Intergovernmental Cooperation
Jeffrey S. Hart, CGFM, CIA
2006–2007
Jeffrey S. Hart, CGFM, CIA
Theme: Creating Exceptional Value for Government Accountability Professionals
Robert W. King Award 2009
Sam M. McCall, CGFM
2005–2006
Sam M. McCall, CGFM
Theme: Accountability Reporting with a Citizen Focus
Robert W. King Award 2008
Bobby A. Derrick, MBA, CGFM
2004–2005
Bobby A. Derrick, MBA, CGFM
Theme: Leadership for the Future – Make a Difference
Jullin Renthrope, CGFM
2003–2004
Jullin Renthrope, CGFM
Theme: AGA - Taking Accountability to the Next Level
Robert W. King Award 2007
William J. Anderson Jr., CGFM-Retired
2002–2003
William J. Anderson Jr., CGFM-Retired
Theme: AGA - The Organization for Accountability Professionals
Robert W. King Award 2005
Richard V. Norment, CGFM, CIA
2001–2002
Richard V. Norment, CGFM, CIA
Theme: Lead to Succeed
Robert W. King Award 2004
WA “Bill” Broadus Jr., CGFM
2000–2001
WA “Bill” Broadus Jr., CGFM
Theme: Advancing Government Accountability in the New Millennium
Robert W. King Award 2003
Thomas J. Sadowski, CGFM-Retired, CPA
1999–2000
Thomas J. Sadowski, CGFM-Retired, CPA
Theme: Serving the Government Finance Profession
Robert W. King Award 2002
Thomas D. Roslewicz, CGFM-Retired
1998–1999
Thomas D. Roslewicz, CGFM-Retired
Theme: Dare to Be Bold
Douglas K. Haywood, CGFM
1997–1998
Douglas K. Haywood, CGFM
Theme: Ensuring Compliance and Public Accountability—An Advocate for the Profession
Robert W. King Award 2010 (posthumously)
Mitch Laine, CGFM
1996–1997
Mitch Laine, CGFM
Theme: Success in a Changing Environment
Virginia S. Brizendine, CGFM
1995–1996
Virginia S. Brizendine, CGFM
Theme: Leader—Catalyst—Innovator
Robert W. King Award 1998
Clyde G. McShan II, CGFM
1994–1995
Clyde G. McShan II, CGFM
Theme: Leading the Way to Excellence in Government Financial Management
Robert W. King Award 1997
Jeffrey C. Steinhoff, CGFM, CPA, CIA
1993–1994
Jeffrey C. Steinhoff, CGFM, CPA, CIA
Theme: Leading the Way to Excellence in Government Financial Management
Robert W. King Award 1996
Charles L. Harrison, CGFM-Retired
1992–1993
Charles L. Harrison, CGFM-Retired
Theme: Federal, State & Local Government—A Partnership in Total Financial Management
Robert W. King Award 1995
Clyde E. Jeffcoat, CGFM-Retired, CPA, CIA
1991–1992
Clyde E. Jeffcoat, CGFM-Retired, CPA, CIA
Richard P. Kusserow, CGFM
1990–1991
Richard P. Kusserow, CGFM
Robert W. King Award 1993
Virginia B. Robinson, CGFM
1989–1990
Virginia B. Robinson, CGFM
Robert W. King Award 1992
Meredith C. Williams
1988–1989
Meredith C. Williams
Theme: Serving the Public: New Dimensions in Financial Management
Robert W. King Award 1994
Donald C. Kirkendall
1987–1988
Donald C. Kirkendall
John W. Fawsett, CGFM
1986–1987
John W. Fawsett, CGFM
June Gibbs Brown, CGFM-Retired
1985–1986
June Gibbs Brown, CGFM-Retired
Harold L. Stugart
1984–1985
Harold L. Stugart
Robert W. King Award 1987
Susumu Uyeda, CGFM
1983–1984
Susumu Uyeda, CGFM
Robert W. King Award 1986
Frederic A. Heim
1982–1983
Frederic A. Heim
Eleanor M. Clark, CGFM
1981–1982
Eleanor M. Clark, CGFM
Frederick A. Neuman
1980–1981
Frederick A. Neuman
Frank S. Sato, CPA
1979–1980
Frank S. Sato, CPA
Robert W. King Award 1981
Arthur Schoenhaut
1978–1979
Arthur Schoenhaut
Robert W. King Award 1980
Gerald Murphy, CGFM-Retired
1977–1978
Gerald Murphy, CGFM-Retired
Donald Scantlebury
1976–1977
Donald Scantlebury
Robert W. King Award 1982
Chris S. Peratino
1975–1976
Chris S. Peratino
Robert W. King Award 1979
John W. Cooley, CGFM-Retired
1974–1975
John W. Cooley, CGFM-Retired
Robert W. King Award 1985
Harry Levine
1973–1974
Harry Levine
Arthur L. Litke, CGFM
1972–1973
Arthur L. Litke, CGFM
Robert W. King Award 1975
Sidney Baurmash
1971–1972
Sidney Baurmash
Robert W. King Award 1974
Ellsworth H. Morse Jr.
1970–1971
Ellsworth H. Morse Jr.
Robert W. King Award 1978
Bernard B. Lynn
1969–1970
Bernard B. Lynn
Robert W. King Award 1977
Nathan Cutler, CGFM
1968–1969
Nathan Cutler, CGFM
George Penick
1967–1968
George Penick
W. Fletcher Lutz
1966–1967
W. Fletcher Lutz
Robert W. King Award 1970
David Neuman, CGFM-Retired
1965–1966
David Neuman, CGFM-Retired
Robert W. King Award 1972
James L. Thompson Jr.
1964–1965
James L. Thompson Jr.
Joseph R. Hock
1963–1964
Joseph R. Hock
Donald W. Bacon
1962–1963
Donald W. Bacon
Robert W. King Award 1971
James A. Robbins
1961–1962
James A. Robbins
Raymond Einhorn, CGFM
1960–1961
Raymond Einhorn, CGFM
Laurence A. Acker
1959–1960
Laurence A. Acker
Harry J. Trainor
1958–1959
Harry J. Trainor
William A. Newman Jr.
1957–1958
William A. Newman Jr.
Robert W. King
1956–1957
Robert W. King
Karney A. Brasfield
1955–1956
Karney A. Brasfield
Robert W. King Award 1967
Harry J. Trainor
1954–1955
Harry J. Trainor
Andrew Barr
1953–1954
Andrew Barr
T. Jack Gary Jr., CGFM
1952–1953
T. Jack Gary Jr., CGFM
Robert W. King Award 1976
Walter F. Frese
1951–1952
Walter F. Frese
Robert W. King Award 1969
Robert W. King
1950–1951
Robert W. King

  Deceased