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Foundation History

The Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Sciences Foundation was established in 2000 in memory of Ellis R. Kerley Ph.D., Forensic Anthropologist (1924-1998). Ellis R. Kerley, one of the field's leading anthropologists, was a pioneer in the development of Forensic Anthropology as a professional discipline. The Foundation, a charitable organization, is dedicated to furthering the development of forensic anthropology by assisting students and professionals (domestic and international), as well as, promoting research within the field that is focused on practical applications.

Dr. Ellis R. Kerley focused his career assisting with criminal investigations and the identification of skeletal remains. Dr. Kerley is best known for his age estimation research involving the microscopic (histological) examination of skeletal tissue.  His method, often referred to as the "Kerley Method", evaluates a cross-section of a bone and calculates the number of histological structures that are entered into regression formulae to estimate age at death. His approach to histological methods of age estimation has paved the way for future studies and methods by academics and practitioners.  

The foundation was created to support research in the field of forensic anthropology, provide networking opportunities, and help anthropologists achieve professional excellence in this field. The Foundation is always discussing ways in which we can assist in further developing the field of Forensic Anthropology and we welcome your suggestions and proposals.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Ellis R. Kerley Forensic Sciences Foundation exists because of the hard work and dedication of many people, volunteers, sponsors, and especially the Board of Directors. Below are the current members of the Board of Directors and present and past rotating members. 
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Amy Kerley Moorhouse, MBA
Foundation President
Founding Member

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Madeline J. Hinkes, PhD
Board Member
San Diego Mesa College,
Dept. of Anthropology,
Foundation Vice President
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​Laurelann Kerley Bundens, JD
Vice President
​Founding Member
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Warner P. Bundens, MD, MS

Board Member
​Founding Member

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​Patrick E. Moorhouse
Board Member
​Founding Member

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​Douglas Ubelaker, PhD
Board Member
Curator, Smithsonian Institution,
Dept. of Anthropology
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​Christian Crowder, PhD
Foundation Secretary
Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office, Fort Worth, TX
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Franklin Damann, PhD
Foundation Treasurer
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency-Offutt,
Laboratory Director


Rotating Board Members - Anthropology Section Chairs
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
​2013

Dr. Elizabeth Murray
Dr. Marilyn R. London
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Paul S. Sledzik
Dr. Todd Fenton
Dr. Michael Warren
​Dr. Laura Fulginiti 
Dr. Thomas Holland
Dr. Bradley Adams
​Dr. Susan Myster
Dr. William Belcher
​ 2014 
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2015  
​​2016   
2017  
2018
2019
     
2020
2021
 
2022
​2023
   
Dr. Ann Ross
​Dr. Phoebe Stubblefield 
Dr. Phoebe Stubblefield 
​Dr. Greg Berg
Dr. Kate Spradley
Dr. Jennifer Love 
Dr. Paul Emanovsky
​Dr. Kristen Hartnett
Dr. Marin Pilloud

Previous Board of Directors Members
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​Mary Adams Kerley
Founding Member
Deceased

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​Paul Sledzik, MS
Board Member
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