[Jeff Waegelin]

I think that what you've suggested so far sounds excellent. There should be a large, diverse list of people to answer questions, but it does definitely need to be by invitation. Criteria like what you suggested sounds like the way to go. I think potential moderators (who meet the criteria) should be "nominated" by another moderator, then approved by Brandon and/or a small committee (3-5 people) of other moderators.