The AAVSB Leadership & Governance
About Leadership & Governance at the AAVSB
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.
CEO Search
On June 22, 2026, the AAVSB announced the retirement of James Penrod, CEO, effective July 31, 2027. The AAVSB Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive leadership transition process, including the appointment of a Search Committee. Additionally, a CEO Transition Plan page has been created to track important milestones and give Member Boards, Allied orgs, and others, the chance to weigh in as the search proceeds.
CEO Transition Plan2025-2026 AASVB Board of Directors
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)
AAVSB Bylaws
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.
AAVSB Resolutions
Review the AAVSB resolutions voted on and adopted by the AAVSB delegates during our Annual Meeting & Conference. Learn more here.
AAVSB Strategy Map
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.