The organizing committee of STEP consists of:
| Jim Bruce | USDA-ARS National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation |
| Dave Ellis | USDA-ARS National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation |
| Brad Erker (Chair) | Director, Colorado Seed Programs |
| Jack R. Fenwick | Associate Professor, Department of Soil & Crop Sciences, CSU |
| Arnold Larsen | Emeritus, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, CSU |
| Gene Milstein | Applewood Seed Company |
| Carissa Nelson | Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, CSU |
| Ethan Waltermire | Manager, Colorado Seed Laboratory |
| Loren Wiesner | Emeritus, USDA-ARS National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation |