Meet the people behind the emails and communications you might receive as an IMS member. You might even catch us in person at an IMS meeting!
Elyse Gustafson, Executive Director
Elyse says, “I have been honored to serve as the IMS Executive Director since 1997. Because the IMS is a smaller society, I get to do a little bit of everything from committees to publications and all the items in between. If you have a question about anything IMS, ask me. When I am not working, you can find me on the tennis court or hanging out with my family.”
Laila Lunderman, Webmaster
Laila says, “I am a front-end developer and web consultant who has been proudly working with the Institute of Mathematical Statistics since 2005. My role includes maintaining the IMS website and providing assistance with email queries. I live in Minnesota with my daughter and German Shepherd, baking and playing video games in my spare time.”
Tati Howell, IMS Bulletin Editor
Tati says, “I’ve been working on the IMS Bulletin since 2001, first as Assistant Editor and more recently as Editor. I consider myself very lucky that I love my job! I work from home, in London, UK, and when I’m not at my desk I’m usually out walking, singing, or running round a hockey pitch. I love to hear your news for the Bulletin, so do get in touch!”
Patrick Kelly, IMS Production Editor
Patrick says, “I joined the IMS as the production editor in 1990 and have been happily ensconced in helping produce some of the world’s best journals ever since. I feel lucky to work with such a great team and to meet some of the most interesting people working in the field. And yes, I have read your paper. The next issue will be out soon.”
Larissa Puryear, Dues and Subscriptions, LP Society Services
Larissa says, “I have worked with IMS for over 10 years. I provide membership and subscription support to the members and institutions. If I’m not working you can find me outdoors gardening, hiking, kayaking, or walking my dogs.”
Geri and Krissi Mattson, of Mattson Publishing Services
Geri Mattson has been part of IMS journal production for the past 25 years. In 2001, she started Mattson Publishing Services (MPS). Kristina Mattson began working with MPS 15 years ago and together with VTEX have been providing services to the IMS from the review process (EJMS) through publication. They say, “Over the years we have developed a very close relationship with authors, referees, editors, and the IMS staff, and very much feel a part of the IMS family.”
Members of the “IMS family” at JSM 2023. L-R: Elyse Gustafson, Krissi Mattson Gray, Patrick Kelly, Gaynor Harper, Geri Mattson, Larissa Puryear, and Tati Howell