The PNNA committees listed here are appointed by the president and board of directors (see PNNA officers/board page), and are responsible for carrying out their respective tasks, as well as advising the board. Committee members listed below are assigned by the 2026-2028 board of directors and have been updated following the June 2026 board meeting.
Please let us know if you would like to assist with a PNNA committee. Thank you!
Awards / Scholarships
Danny Bisgaard, Chair
sdbisgaard@gmail.com, Ph. 503-510-6931 (cell)
Other members: Ed Fischer, Dennis Reed, Scott Loos, Adam Blasquez. See PNNA awards page for information about the various awards.
Kevin retired as convention/show general chairman after 2023 but will continue to provide assistance, with some duties being delegated. Thank you, Kevin, for your service.
Convention (Spring)
Kevin Charboneau, Convention General Chairman
kcharboneau58@comcast.net
Jason Breedlove, Chairman/assistant for Portland shows.
Other members: Scott Loos (Bourse Chair), Gawain O’Connor (Theater), Dennis Reed (Dealer Rep), Rick Schulz, Brian Deren (PNNA-provided hospitality if available at show location), Sean Peterson (appointed dealer rep, volunteered to assist with a sponsorship program).
Convention information: Spring
Coin Show (Fall)
Kevin Charboneau, Show General Chairman
kcharboneau58@comcast.net
Jason Breedlove, Chairman/assistant for Portland shows.
Other members: currently same as for spring convention.
Coin Show information: Fall
Convention/Show Security and Dealer Badges
Kevin Charboneau, Convention/Show General Chairman
kcharboneau58@comcast.net
Other members: Scott Loos, James Reinders, Ed Fischer and Jason Breedlove. James maintains the badging and video equipment and provides tech support. Dealers or members with badging questions or concerns should contact the general chairman or bourse chairman.
Education
James Bard, Chair
ancient.penny@gmail.com
Other members: Adam Blasquez, Brian Deren, Tony Kalt, Gawain O’Connor, James Reinders. Functions: Seminars/Symposiums, Numismatic Theater (provide/coordinate speakers for conventions and shows), Treasure Hunt. See education committee report (out of date).
Election
Danny Bisgaard, Chair
sdbisgaard@gmail.com
Other members: Ed Fischer, Scott Loos, Eric Holcomb (preparation of ballots). See officers/board page for more election information. This committee may also coordinate review and revision of the PNNA Bylaws.
Exhibits
Dan Vornbrock, Chair
jdvornbrock@gmail.com, Ph. 206-550-9382 (cell)
Other members: Eric Holcomb (Chief Judge), Gawain O’Connor (promotion), James Reinders (seminars and assist with exhibits in Portland), Danny Bisgaard. See exhibits page for more information.
Membership
James Bard, Chair
ancient.penny@gmail.com
Other members: Dennis Reed – increase awareness of PNNA; Richard Schulz – flyers, ads, brochures; Danny Bisgaard – Membership Coordinator – maintain membership database and supply data for badges, mailing, etc. See membership page for more information.
Outreach (Scouts, YNs and Washington State Fair):
Tony Kalt, Chair
mtns2hike@yahoo.com
Other members: Adam Blasquez, Brian Deren, Ed Fischer, Braxton Moller (YN), Dennis Reed (Dealer Rep), Richard Schulz and Kevin Charboneau (Fair), James Reinders (Scouts). Activities include the annual Washington State (Puyallup) Fair (Hobby Hall booth) and YN and Scout activities.
Publications
Danny Bisgaard, Chair
sdbisgaard@gmail.com
Danny handles The Nor’wester quarterly mailing.
Other members: Mark G. and Rick S. – Show calendar printing and distribution; Ray Fiorini. Editor / Webmaster (appointed): J. Eric Holcomb (info@pnna.org).
See newsletter page for more information.