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The International Biometrics Association (IBA) is a user group comprised of a diverse group of local, state, national, and international identification management professionals who are actively engaged in applications of biometric technologies, including fingerprint, facial recognition, iris matching, and other modalities such as voice and DNA.   

Executive Board

Acting Chairperson

Acting Chairperson

Acting Chairperson

Kelvin Gearheart

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Kelvin.Gearheart@OhioAGO.gov

Vice Chairperson

Acting Chairperson

Acting Chairperson

Kelvin Gearheart

Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Kelvin.Gearheart@OhioAGO.gov

Secretary

Acting Chairperson

Secretary

Katja Bonds, 

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

katja.bonds@gbi.ga.gov



Treasurer

Acting Chairperson

Secretary

Kathy Hill

Georgia Bureau of Investigation 

kathy.hill@gbi.ga.gov

2024-25 Regional Representatives

Region 1

Region 1

Region 1

  • 2 Year Rep: Denise Williams; City of Los Angeles
  • 1 Year Rep: Sharlyn Franks; California DOJ
  • Alternate: Sara Higuera; Riverside Sheriff CALID

Region 2

Region 1

Region 1

  • 2 Year Rep: Vacant 
  • 1 Year Rep: Juan Martinez; Arizona DOT
  • Alternate: Vacant

Region 3

Region 3

Region 3

  •  2 Year Rep: Sara Varhola; Ohio BCI
  •  1 Year Rep: Karen Duquette; NE IL Regional Crime Lab
  •  Alternate: Rob Sollars; Ohio BCI

Region 4

Region 3

Region 3

  •  2 Year Rep: Jeff Nester; MBI Criminal Info Center
  •  1 Year Rep: Shannon Pounders; Virginia State Police
  •  Alternate: Sholly Hill; GBI

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