 , the ASA/MALCA also assumed the role heretofore played by the American Grillparzer Society as liaison to the Austrian Grillparzer Gesellschaft, located in Vienna and the sponsor of conferences and a yearbook.The revision of the association and its publication was initiated by former Presidents David Luft (Oregon State University) (2010–12) and Robert Dassanowsky (University of Colorado, Colorado Springs) (2012–14).The current President of the ASA (2018–20) is Gregor Thuswaldner (North Park University), Business and Information Manager is Katherine Arens (University of Texas, Austin).