Historical Information

Incorporators of the AMAA
October 21, 1920

  • Vahan S. Babasinian
  • Antranig A. Bedikian
  • Kapriel Bedrosian
  • Haroutune M. Dadourian
  • Hagop M. Depoyan
  • Dikran B. Donchyan
  • Aram G. Hejinian
  • Milton B. Ignatius
  • Minas S. Kondazian
  • Armenag Mahjoubian
  • John Mushekian
  • Garabed T. Pushman
  • Dikran M. Sarkisian
  • John G. Telfeyan
  • Haig Y. Yardumian

Presidents

  • Nazareth Darakjian, M.D.: 2015-Present
  • Joseph Zeronian, Ed.D.: 2012-2014
  • H. Steven Aharonian: 2004-2012
  • Andrew Torigian: 1997-2004
  • Albert Momjian, Esq.: 1993-1997
  • Edward Janjigian: 1990-1993
  • H. Philip Hovnanian, Ph.D.: 1988-1990
  • George Bezirganian, M.D.: 1987-1988
  • Nazar Y. Daghlian: 1984-1987
  • George Bezirganian, M.D.: 1982-1984
  • George Philibosian: 1980-1982
  • Archie Cherkezian: 1976-1978
  • John Keuhnelian, M.D.: 1975-1976
  • Edward M. Kavjian, M.D.: 1974-1975
  • George Philibosian: 1971-1974
  • Nazar Y. Daghlian: 1968-1971
  • Vahe S. Roubian, D.D.S.: 1966-1968
  • John H. Keyishian: 1964-1966
  • Haig Solakian, Ph.D.: 1962-1964
  • Rev. Dr. D. Y. Kassouny: 1960-1962
  • Haig Solakian, Ph.D.: 1959-1960
  • Dr. J. H. Hekimian: 1958-1959
  • G. Mooradkanian, Esq.: 1956-1958
  • Martin F. Hatch, Esq.: 1955-1956
  • Dr. J. H. Hekimian: 1952-1955
  • Martin F. Hatch, Esq.: 1949-1952
  • Dr. Y. H. Hadidian: 1948-1949
  • Rev. S. M. Rejebian: 1946-1948
  • Dr. N. I. Ishkanyan: 1944-1946
  • Rev. H. G. Benneyan: 1942-1944
  • K. Gabriel: 1941-1942
  • Rev. H. G. Benneyan: 1940-1941
  • Rev. A. B. Shmavonian: 1938-1940
  • Rev. A. H. Hartunian: 1936-1938
  • Garabed T. Pushman: 1924-1936
  • John G. Telfeyan: 1919-1924

Treasurers

  • Nurhan Helvacian: 2008-present
  • Aram Robert Minnetian: 2000-2007
  • Vahram Aynilian: 1997-1999
  • Andrew Torigian: 1995-1997
  • Aram Minnetian: 1984-1995
  • Edward Janjigian: 1978-1984
  • Samuel Hekemian: 1976-1978
  • Archie Cherkezian: 1971-1976
  • George Philibosian: 1970-1971
  • Robert Hekemian: 1968-1970
  • Edward Janjigian: 1966-1968
  • Garabed H. Keuhnelian: 1960-1966
  • Harry A. Kuljian: 1958-1960
  • Stephen Philibosian: 1949-1957
  • Martin F. Hatch, Esq.: 1948-1949
  • Haroutune Nergararian: 1942-1947
  • Albert Telfeyan: 1932-1942
  • John Mushekian: 1925-1932
  • John G. Telfeyan: 1924-1925
  • John Mushekian: 1919-1924

Executive Directors

  • Zaven Khanjian: 2014-Present
  • Rev. Mgrdich Melkonian (Interim): 2014
  • Levon Filian: 2010-2014
  • Andrew Torigian: 2004-2009
  • Rev. Peter Doghramji, Ph.D.: 2004
  • Andrew Torigian: (Acting): 2003
  • Rev. Jirair Sogomian: 2001-2003
  • Andrew Torigian (Acting): 2000-2001
  • Rev. Dr. Movses B. Janbazian: 1987-2000
  • Rev. Giragos H. Chopourian, Ph.D.:
    1976-1987

Executive Secretaries

  • Rev. Giragos. H. Chopourian, Ph.D.: 1969-1975
  • Steven Mardiguian (Acting): 1968
  • Rev. Edward S. Tovmassian:1959-1968
  • Rev. Puzant H. Kalfayan: 1946-1959
  • Rev. Antranig A. Bedikian: 1943-1946
  • Rev. Nishan. Bekian: 1935-1943
  • Rev. Dr. Yervant. H. Hadidian: 1930-1934
  • Rev. Antranig A. Bedikian: 1929-1930
  • Rev. Manasseh G. Papazian: 1928-1929
  • Rev. Antranig A. Bedikian: 1921-1928
  • Rev. Mihran T. Kalaidjian: 1919-1921

Field Directors

  • Dikran Youmshakian: 2008-2010
  • Hagop Aynejian: 2000-2001
  • Hagop Manjelikian: 1994-2000
  • Dr. Kenell Touryan: 1988-1993
  • Rev. Dr. Movses B. Janbazian: 1981-1987
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