The ASMBS Board of Directors serves as the governing body of our Society, providing strategic direction, oversight, and leadership to advance our mission to improve the care of individuals with obesity and related diseases. Guided by our Bylaws and best practices in nonprofit governance, the Board includes elected member leaders who represent the diverse perspectives and expertise across our entire membership. Members of the Board are committed to transparent leadership, strong representation, and collaborative decision-making that remains constant. This enduring structure ensures that every member’s voice can contribute to shaping the future of ASMBS and the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery.
Richard Peterson, MD MPH FACS FASMBS DABS-FPMBS
President
Joe Northup, MD FACS FASMBS DABS-FPMBS
President-Elect
Rana Pullatt, MD FACS FASMBS DABOM DABS-FPMBS
Vice President
Ann M. Rogers, MD FACS FASMBS DABS-FPMBS
Immediate Past President
Marina Kurian, MD FACS FASMBS DABOM DABS-FPMBS
Senior Past President
Matthew Brengman, MD MHA
Director-at-Large
Benjamin Clapp, MD FACS FASMBS DABS-FPMBS
Director-at-Large
Adrian Dan, MD FACS DABOM
Director-at-Large
Monique Hassan, MD MBA FACS FASMBS DABOM DABS-FPMBS
Director-at-Large
Tammy Kindel, MD PhD FACS FASMBS
Director-at-Large
Colleen Kennedy, MD MBA FACS FASMBS DABS-FPMBS
Director-at-Large
Pearl Ma, MD FACS FASMBS DABOM DABS-FPMBS
Director-at-Large
Mona Misra, MD FACS FRCSC FASMBS DABS-FPMBS
Director-at-Large
John Scott, MD FACS DABOM FASMBS DABS-FPMBS
Director-at-Large
Kellie Armstrong, MSN RN CBN FASMBS-IH
Director, IHLC*
Nini Peterson, PhD FTOS FASMBS-IH
Director-Elect, IHLC*
Ex Officio/Non-Voting
Saniea Majid, MD FACS FASMBS
TREO Foundation President
Ex Officio/Non-Voting
Diane Enos, EdD MPH RDN CAE FAND
ASMBS Chief Executive Officer
Ex Officio/Non-Voting