IASLC staff

Paul A. Bunn, Jr.

Executive Director

Paul A. Bunn, Jr., MD, is the James Dudley Professor of Lung Cancer Research at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He served as director of the University of Colorado Cancer Center from 1986 to 2009.

Dr. Bunn has been a member of IASLC since its founding and has attended every World Conference on Lung Cancer held since 1974. He was an IASLC board member from 1988 to 1991, served as president from 1994 to 1997 and became executive director in 2003.  

John Wetherington

Chief Operating and Financial Officer

John Wetherington is responsible for leading IASLC operations and managing financial and administrative functions for the organization. He has more than 20 years' experience in executive and financial leadership roles at nonprofit organizations. Prior to this he held management and marketing positions in the international financial services industry.

He has bachelor degrees from the University of Colorado, a master's in business administration (MBA) from the University of Denver and a doctorate from the University of Phoenix. He is a certified public accountant (CPA). He can be reached via email at john.wetherington@IASLC.org or by phone at 720-325-2955.

Pia Hirsch

Director of Education, Corporate Relations and Governance

Pia Hirsch joined the IASLC in 2003 and is responsible for corporate relations, including fundraising and arrangements of IASLC meetings, workshops and educational activities. She attended medical school at the University of Copenhagen and has a B.A. in Public Health Administration from Copenhagen Business School. She speaks Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, German, French and Hebrew.

She is the IASLC staff laiason for the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Educational Committee and Awards Committee. She can be reached via email at pia.hirsch@IASLC.org or by phone at 720-325-2951.

Kristin M. Richeimer

Director of Membership

Kristin Richeimer is responsible for increasing IASLC's membership and expanding the membership base to include new specialties and treatment providers from around the world.  She joined IASLC in 2010 after nearly nine years at USA Rugby. She has a bachelor's degree in German from the University of Pennsylvania, and speaks German and French.

She is the IASLC staff liaison for the following committees: Ethics, Fellowship Review, Membership, Advocates, Nurses & Allied Professionals, Career Development and Council of Regents. She can be reached via email at kristin.richeimer@IASLC.org or by phone at 720-325-2953.

Pamela Goens

Membership Coordinator

Pamela Goens ensures accurate and efficient day-to-day operations within the membership department.

Before joining the IASLC in 2011, she coordinated medical education programs in pathology and radiology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She is studying business administration. She can be reached via email at pamela.goens@IASLC.org or by phone at 720-325-2956.

Kristal Griffith

Director of Communications

Kristal Griffith is responsible for all IASLC communications. Before joining the IASLC in 2011, she was a News and Public Affairs Specialist and Video Coordinator for the University of Denver. Prior to her career in public relations, she was a reporter, winning an Edward R. Murrow in 2003 for her work in investigative reporting.

She is the IASLC staff liaison for the following committees: Communications; Staging; and Early Detection, Screening and Prevention. She can be reached via email at kristal.griffith@IASLC.org or by phone at 720-325-2952.

Frances Rubio

CME Coordinator and Administrative Assistant

Frances Rubio joined IASLC in August 2011 after more than 20 years in the health care industry and a decade in education. She is currently working on a degree in Information Technology and a minor in Accounting. Ms. Rubio is fluent in English and Spanish. She can be reached via email at frances.rubio@IASLC.org or by phone at 720-325-2954.