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Leadership & Governance

The AAVSB Leadership & Governance

The AAVSB Board of Directors, elected by appointed voting Delegates, address key association issues during the Annual Meeting & Conference. Additionally, the Board of Directors is primarily responsible for the governance of the organization. Furthermore, committees and task forces play a vital role in shaping and driving the programs and services of the AAVSB.

Learn about leadership opportunities with the AAVSB.

Officers and Executive Committee

Immediate Past President – Frank Richardson, DVM (Nova Scotia)
President – Timothy Kolb, DVM (Ohio)
President-Elect – Sheila Dodson, DVM (Kansas)
Treasurer – Amy Haywood, LVT (District of Columbia)
Secretary – James Penrod, CEO

Directors

Mark Chmielewicz, DVM (New York)
Holly Lunsford, DVM (Oklahoma)
Jennifer Pedigo, EMBA (Nevada)
Christina Bradbury, DVM (California)
Robin Lazaro, RVT (North Carolina)
Michael Pfander, DVM (Missouri)

Review the AAVSB’s bylaws outlining its structure, roles, and decision-making processes to promote transparency, legal compliance, and strong organizational governance. Learn more here.

Review the AAVSB resolutions voted on and adopted by the AAVSB delegates during our Annual Meeting & Conference. Learn more here.

Explore the AAVSB’s Strategy Map to see how our core purpose, mission, and values align to guide actions and measure organizational impact through a clear visual path. Learn more here.