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.
2024-2025 AASVB Board of Directors
Officers and Executive Committee
Immediate Past President – Kim Gemeinhardt, DVM (North Carolina)
President – Frank Richardson, DVM (Nova Scotia)
President-Elect – Timothy Kolb, DVM (Ohio)
Treasurer – Amy Haywood, LVT (District of Columbia)
Secretary – James Penrod, CEO
Directors
Mark Chmielewicz, DVM (New York)
Sheila Dodson, DVM (Kansas)
Holly Lunsford, DVM (Oklahoma)
Mark Nunez, DVM (California)
Greg Parks, DVM (Saskatchewan)
Jennifer Pedigo, EMBA (Nevada)
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 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.