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EnglishWho Are the Current Officers and Executive Committee of the Society for Germanic Linguistics (SGL)?
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The Society for Germanic Linguistics (SGL) lists its 2026 officers and Executive Committee on its official home page. The President is Laura Catharine Smith (2025–2027), the Vice-President is Nick Henry (2026), the Secretary is Chris Sapp (2026–2028), and the Treasurer is Carlee Arnett (2026–2028). The Executive Committee comprises Andrew Kostakis (2026–2028), Erin Noelliste (2026–2028), Rose Fisher (2026), David Natvig (2024–2026), Katie Somers (2025–2027), and Björn Köhnlein (2025–2027). John Sundquist, Chair of the Journal of Germanic Linguistics (JGL) Editorial Committee, sits ex officio.
2026 Officers
| Office | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| President | Laura Catharine Smith | 2025–2027 |
| Vice-President | Nick Henry | 2026 |
| Secretary | Chris Sapp | 2026–2028 |
| Treasurer | Carlee Arnett | 2026–2028 |
2026 Executive Committee
| Member | Term |
|---|---|
| Andrew Kostakis | 2026–2028 |
| Erin Noelliste | 2026–2028 |
| Rose Fisher | 2026 |
| David Natvig | 2024–2026 |
| Katie Somers | 2025–2027 |
| Björn Köhnlein | 2025–2027 |
| John Sundquist (Chair, JGL Editorial Committee) | Ex officio |
The ex officio designation means the JGL Editorial Committee Chair serves on the Executive Committee by virtue of that role, not through a separate elected term.
About the Society
The SGL was founded in 1968 and describes itself as the largest and most active organization in North America serving scholars who teach and research in Germanic Linguistics and Philology. Its international membership covers all areas and approaches to the field—from formal syntax and phonology to historical linguistics and textual editing—and represents scholars working on languages such as Modern German, Dutch, Yiddish, the Scandinavian languages, Afrikaans, Pennsylvania German, English before 1500, and Gothic, along with texts and manuscripts in those languages.
Two ongoing activities are worth noting if you want to follow the Society's work:
- Journal of Germanic Linguistics (JGL) — published quarterly by the Society.
- Germanic Linguistics Annual Conference (GLAC) — held each spring under the Society's auspices.
Where to Confirm the Latest Information
Officer and committee terms rotate, so the roster above reflects the 2026 listing on the Society's home page. For the most current names, terms, and any updates, check the official site at societyforgermaniclinguistics.org, which also links to pages for the Journal, Conference, Membership, Contact, and About sections. The Society's Bylaws, as last amended and ratified by the membership on April 30, 2021, are also posted there and govern how officers and committee members are selected.