The technical structure of AVS is organized as a matrix. Members can participate in one or more Divisions or Technical Groups, each of which is focused around a major topical area. Members may also participate in Chapters and Student Chapters, which are regional organizations that focus on local area needs.


Vacuum Technology - Officers/Contacts


Officers

2025 Chair, 2026 Program-Chair
Freek Molkenboer
email: freek_molkenboer @ avs.org

2025 Chair-Elect, 2026 Chair, 2027 Program-Chair
Julia Scherschligt
email: julia_scherschligt @ avs.org

2025 Program-Chair
Sol Omolayo
email: sol_omolayo @ avs.org

Secretary
Marcy L. Stutzman
email: marcy_stutzman @ avs.org

Treasurer
Jacob Ricker
email: jacob_ricker @ avs.org

Executive Committee Members

Terms ending 2027
Klaus Bergner
email: klaus_bergner @ avs.org

Russell Gleason
email: russell_gleason @ avs.org

Terms ending 2026
Christopher Malocsay
email: chris_malocsay @ avs.org

Charles Smith
email: charles_smith @ avs.org

Terms ending 2025
Alan van Drie
email: alan_vandrie @ avs.org

Martin Wuest
email: martin_wuest @ avs.org

 

Subcommittees/Event Coordinators

Ask-The-Expert Coordinator
Alan van Drie
email: alan_vandrie @ avs.org
 
VTD Student Award Coordinator
Yev Lushtak
email: yevgeniy_lushtak @ avs.org
 
VTD Early Career Award Coordinator
Gerardo Brucker
email: gerardo_brucker @ avs.org

Giulia Lanza
email: giulia_lanza @ avs.org

Note Award
Giulia Lanza
email: giulia_lanza @ avs.org

Team VTD 5K Fun Run Coordinator
Jim Fedchak
email: james_fedchak @ avs.org

Social Media
Jay Hendricks
email: jay_hendricks @ avs.org
 
VTD Web Coordinator
Martin Wuest
email: martin_wuest @ avs.org
 
IUVSTA Rep.
Jay Hendricks
email: jay_hendricks @ avs.org