Occupation: Association Executive (Retired); Consultant
Born: Sewanee, Tennessee, August 15, 1930
Education:
MCS, Benjamin Franklin University (1953)
BCS, Benjamin Franklin University (1952)
Coursework, The George Washington University (1948-1950)
Certifications:
Fellow, Institute of Administrative Management, Great Britain (1997); Certified Administrative Manager (1972)
Career:
Vice President of Finance and Administration, Chief Financial Officer, Association of the United States Army (1992-2000)
President, Board Directors, The Silver Thistle, Ltd. (1987-1997)
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, Association of the United States Army, Arlington, VA (1954-1992)
Accountant, Lamon & Henderson, Washington, D.C. (1952-1954)
Career Related:
Member, Board of Directors, Washington Association Financial Management Roundtable, Inc. (1986-1991); Chairman, Washington Association Financial Management Roundtable, Inc. (1989-1990)
Military:
Captain, United States Army (1961-1962)
Civic:
Trustee, Administrative Management Society Foundation (1980-Present); Chairman, Board Directors, Arlington Committee 100 (1997); Vice Chair, Resident Council, Resident Board of Directors, Arlington Committee 100 (1997); Secretary, Arlington Committee 100 (1993-1997); Active Member, Arlington Committee 100; Planning Consultant, Prospect Management, Inc. (1990); Chairman, Administrative Management Society Foundation (1988-1992); Planning Consultant, Prospect Management, Inc. (1984-1985); Founding President, Administrative Management Society Foundation (1980-1981)
Achievements:
Eastern Regional Coordinator (2011-2017); Virginia State Coordinator (2009-2011); Chair, Arlington Committee of 100 (1997); AARP Tax-Aide Program
Awards:
Decorated, Armed Forces Reserve Medal; Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award; Honoree, Marquis Who’s Who Top Professional; Recipient, Marquis Who’s Who Humanitarian Award
Memberships:
Certified Administrative Manager, Director, Academy of Administrative Management (1974-1976); Former Member, Institute of Administrative Management in Great Britain; Member, Greater Washington Society of Association Executives; Member, American Society of Association Executives; Member, American Financial Association; Member, Arlington Committee of 100
Political Affiliation:
Republican
Religion:
Episcopalian
Family:
Son of James Tracy and Rachel Catherine (Stellhorn) Welch
Widowed: Ingrid Beeken Welch (1954-2010) (Deceased)
Children: Suzanne Tracy Welch Hulse; Christina Anne Welch
Grandchildren: Victoria Tracy Welch
Great-Great-Grandfather was the President of the Lutheran Seminary in Ohio.
Biography Sources:
Who’s Who in America – 2019, 72nd Edition (pub. 2019)
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest – 1993-1994, 23rd Edition (pub. 1992)
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest – 1988-1989, 21st Edition (pub. 1988)
Who’s Who in the South and Southwest – 1986-1987, 20th Edition (pub. 1985)
