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SEG Council

Global Representation. Strategic Insight. Collaborative Leadership.
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The SEG Council represents SEG’s Sections, Associated Societies, Technical Sections, and Geographic Districts. As a key advisory body to the SEG Board of Directors, the Council ensures that voices from across SEG’s worldwide membership help shape the Society’s direction, priorities, and long-term impact. View the 2025-2026 Council members

For questions – or to identify your Council Representative – please contact Kenzie Cole.

Council Leadership

The Board of Directors serves as the governing body of the Society, responsible for its overall direction, operations, and fiscal stewardship.

Comprising the Executive Committee, the Chair of the Council, and Directors at Large, the Board works collaboratively to guide the Society’s strategy and ensure its continued service to the global geoscience community.

Ge Jin
Chair of the Council
Peter Eick
Vice Chair of the Council

Jin and Peter assumed their leadership roles following the conclusion of SEG’s 2024 Annual Meeting and will serve until the SEG Annual Meeting in 2027.

Duties of the Chair of the Council

The Chair of the Council plays a vital leadership role within SEG:

  • Serves as a full voting member of the SEG Board of Directors
  • Calls and leads the Annual Meeting of the Council
  • Conducts business as outlined in the SEG Bylaws and as requested by the Board
  • Ensures transparent, timely communication with all Council Representatives
  • Reports Council discussions, concerns, and recommendations back to the Board
  • Provides written updates to the Council following each Board meeting
  • Actively solicits feedback, comments, and suggestions from Council Representatives
  • May call for polls or votes, ensuring adequate time for discussion beforehand
  • Has the authority to establish ad hoc committees for specific needs or initiatives
  • Serves on the SEG Nominating Committee

Members of the 2025-2026 SEG Council

The Council is composed of Representatives from each:

  • SEG Section
  • Associated Society
  • Technical Section
  • Geographic District


Every Active SEG Member is represented on the Council through their Geographic District Representative and may also be represented by one Section, Associated Society, or Technical Section designated by the member.

Council Representatives