Dates after committee member names indicate the year the member's term ends. All positions end following the ACVS Surgery Summit unless otherwise noted. LA and SA designate Large Animal and Small Animal species orientation.
Committees and Other Leadership Groups and Individuals
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Board of Regents
Executive Committee & Foundation Officers
Spencer Johnston (2020-SA), Chair
Laurie Goodrich (2020-LA), President
Karen Cornell (2020-SA), President-Elect
Julie Smith (2024-SA), Treasurer
Ann Loew, Chief Executive Officer
Regents & Foundation Directors
Jan Hawkins (2021-LA)
Mary Ann Nieves (2021-SA)
Kathy Salisbury (2020-SA)
Stacy Semevolos (2022-LA)
Bryden Stanley (2022-SA)
Brett Woodie (2020-LA)
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Continuing Education Committee
Louise Southwood (2025-LA), Director
Nina Kieves (2020-SA), Assistant Director (Small Animal)
Eric Monnet (2024-SA), Assistant Director (Laboratories)
Sam Morello (2024-LA), Assistant Director (Large Animal)
Equine/Large Animal Program Subcommittee
Shannon Reed (2021-LA), Equine/LA Chair
Lauren Lamb (2022-LA)
Jennifer Schleining (2023-LA)
Small Animal Program Subcommittee
Pierre Amsellem (2021-SA)
Katherine Barnes (2023-SA)
Brian Trumpatori (2022-SA)
Special Sessions Program Subcommittee
Jeremiah Easley (2021-LA), Special Sessions Sub Chair
Megan McCracken (2023-LA)
William Snell (2022-SA)
Brian Sutherland (2022-SA), Foundation Liaison
Technicians Program
Teri Kleist (2020), AVST Representative, Chair
Laboratories Subcommittee
Kelley Thieman Mankin (2021-SA), Laboratories Chair
Mike Karlin (2023-SA)
Katja Lin (2022-SA)
Scientific Program Subcommittee
Kyla Ortved (2021-LA), Scientific Program Chair
Carolyn Arnold (2023-LA)
Cassie Lux (2022-SA)
Jan Hawkins (2021-LA), Ex Officio Board Liaison
Staff Liaison: Teresa Perrell
Director of Certification
Eric Parente (2022-LA), Director
Staff Liaison: Kimberly Soehnlein
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee
Laurie Goodrich (2021-LA), Chair
Courtney Campbell (2023-SA)
Po Chou (2023-SA)
Caroline Constant (2023-LA)
Rebecca Essig (2023-SA)
Liara Gonzalez (2023-LA)
Karen Hassan (2023-LA)
Anita Stampley (2023-SA)
Staff Liaison: Sarah Donnelly
Dual Certification Advisory Group
Jessica Dahlberg (2020-LA), Chair
Jacob Goodin (2022-LA)
Jennifer Haupt (2022-LA)
Elizabeth Taylor (2021-SA)
Rory Todhunter (2020-SA)
Brett Woodie (2020-LA), Ex Officio Board Liaison
Staff Liaison: Kimberly Soehnlein
Editorial Review Board
Editors
Dominique Griffon (2021-SA), Editor-in-Chief
Ben Ahern (2020-LA), Large Animal Associate Editor
Bernard Bouvy (2020), European Associate Editor
Ryan Cavanaugh (2021-SA), Small Animal Associate Editor
Guillaume Chanoit (2021-SA), European Associate Editor
David Dycus (2022-SA), Small Animal Associate Editor
Stan Kim (2020-SA), Minimally Invasive Surgery Associate Editor
Mandi Lopez (2022-LA), Associate Editor for Invited Reviews and Themed Issues
Janet McClaran (2020-SA), Minimally Invasive Surgery Associate Editor
Amelia Munsterman (2022-LA), Large Animal Associate Editor
Marije Risselada (2021-SA), Small Animal Associate Editor
Reviewers
Christine Adreani (2021-LA)
Stacy Anderson (2021-LA)
Jennifer Au (2021-SA)
Stephen Baines, ECVS (2020-SA)
Marc Balligand, ECVS (2022-SA)
Elizabeth Barrett (2021-LA)
Joe Bartges, ACVN (2021)
Judith Bertran (2020-SA)
Jason Bleedorn (2020-SA)
Ryan Butler (2021-SA)
Brandy Cichocki (2022-SA)
Erik Clary (2021-SA)
Loic Déjardin (2022-SA)
Hilde de Rooster, ECVS (2022)
David Dycus (2021-SA)
Kira Epstein (2022-LA)
Maria Fahie (2021-SA)
Tammy Grubb, ACVAA (2020)
Santiago Gutierrez-Nibeyro (2020-LA)
Kathleen Ham (2022-SA)
Eric Hans (2021-SA)
Galina Hayes (2020-SA)
Graham Hayes, ECVS (2020)
Bianca Hettlich (2022-SA)
Jennifer Huck (2022-SA)
Nina Kieves (2020-SA)
Kevin Kunkel (2022-SA)
Lyon Lee, ACVAA (2020)
Melissa MacKinnon (2022-LA)
Emma Marchionatti (2021-LA)
Steven Martinez (2022-SA)
Valerie Moorman (2020-LA)
Sam Morello (2021-LA)
Pierre Mulon (2020-LA)
Brad Nelson (2021-LA)
Malcolm Ness, ECVS (2020)
Dennis Olsen (2021-SA)
Theresa Pancotto, ACVIM (Neurology) (2021)
Jeff Peck (2020-SA)
Roland Perrin, ECVS (2022)
Benjamin Perry (2020-SA)
Lynn Pezzanite (2022-LA)
Bruno Pypendop, ACVAA (2020)
Heidi Radke, ECVS (2022)
Chris Riley (2020-LA)
Ruth Rose (2022-SA)
Jim K. Roush (2022-SA)
Jennifer Schleining (2022-LA)
Chad Schmiedt (2020-SA)
Gabriela Seiler, ACVR (2020)
Laura Selmic (2020-SA)
Steph Shaver (2020-SA)
Ameet Singh (2021-SA)
Carlos Souza (2021-SA)
Holly Sparks (2021-LA)
Mathieu Spriet, ACVR (2020)
Bryden Stanley (2022-SA)
Michele Steffey (2022-SA)
Suzanne Stewart (2022-LA)
Susan Stover (2020-LA)
Dane Tatarniuk (2021-LA)
Heather Towle Millard (2022-SA)
Justin Uhl (2021-SA)
David Upchurch (2021-SA)
Dirsko Von Pfeil (2020-SA)
Alexandra Winter (2022-LA)
Eric Zellner (2020-SA)
Allison Zwingenberger, ACVR (2020)
Examination Committee
(Terms end following the administration of the Phase II Examination)
Ursula Krotscheck (2021-SA), ChairAnnette McCoy (2021-LA), Assistant Chair
Brendan Anders (2023-SA)
Brigitte Brisson (2022-SA)
Nicole Buote (2024-SA)
Chris Byron (2021-LA)
Stephanie Caston (2021-LA)
Liz LaFond (2024-SA)
Shasta Smith (2023-LA)
Todd Thomas (2021-SA)
Michael Tillson (2023-SA)
Canaan Whitfield-Cargile (2024-LA)
Jarred Williams (2022-LA)
Mary Ann Nieves (2021-SA), Ex Officio Board Liaison - Small Animal
Brett Woodie (2020-LA), Ex Officio Board Liaison - Large Animal
Staff Liaison: Kimberly Soehnlein
Fellowship Committee
Ron McLaughlin (2020-SA), Chair
Sarah Sampson (2020-LA), Assistant Chair
Joe Bracamonte (2023-LA), Rep from MIS LA Soft Tissue FOC
Brad Case (2023-SA), Rep from MIS SA Soft tissue FOC
Loic Déjardin (2022-SA), Rep from MIS SA Ortho FOC
Sandra Manfra Marretta (2020-SA), Rep from OMFS FOC
Wayne McIlwraith (2022-LA), Rep from MIS LA Ortho FOC
Deanna Worley (2023-SA), Rep from Surgical Oncology FOC
Nicole Ehrhart (2022-SA), Ex Officio
Jan Hawkins (2021-LA), Ex Officio Board Liaison
Staff Liaison: Tracey Delaney
Journal, Veterinary Surgery
Dominique Griffon (2021-SA), Editor-in-Chief
Jan Hawkins (2021-LA), Ex Officio Board Liaison
Ann Loew, Chief Executive Officer
Staff Liaison: Kimberly Soehnlein
Maintenance of Certification Committee
(Members rotate off July 31)
Nora Biermann (2021-LA), ChairBrandy Cichocki (2023-SA)
Alec Davern (2023-LA)
Megan Mickelson (2022-SA)
Maggie Peitzmeier (2022-LA)
Michele Steffey (2021-SA)
Stacy Semevolos (2022-LA), Ex Officio BOR Liaison
Staff Liaison: Sarah Donnelly
Nominating Committee
Eric Mueller (2020-LA), Chair
Jon Cheetham (2020-LA)
Liberty Getman (2021-LA)
Jennipher Harris (2021-SA)
Heidi Hottinger (2020-SA)
Ann Loew, Chief Executive Officer
Staff Liaison: Joanne Magro
Ombuds
Susan Holcombe (2022-LA)
Public Outreach Committee
Steph Shaver (2020-SA), Chair
Matt Cleveland (2020-SA), Assistant Chair
Lindsey Boone (2022-LA)
Kristin Coleman (2022-SA)
Anna Dunlap (2022-SA)
Jackie Hill (2021-LA)
Louisa Ho Eckart (2022-SA)
Carrie Jacobs (2020-LA)
Cole Sandow (2022-LA)
Dominique Sawyere (2022-SA)
Mary Ann Nieves (2021-SA), Ex Officio Board Liaison
Staff Liaison: Shana Rosenblatt
Research Committee
Ryan Butler (2020-SA), Chair
Mandy Wallace (2020-SA), Assistant Chair
Emma Adam (2020-LA)
Katie Dern (2022-LA)
Michelle Giuffrida (2021-SA)
Janet Grimes (2022-SA)
Mandi Lopez (2022-LA)
Valerie Moorman (2021-LA)
Ameet Singh (2021-SA)
Susan Stover (2020-LA)
Liz Pluhar (2022-SA), Foundation Liaison
Bryden Stanley (2022-SA), Ex Officio Board Liaison
Staff Liaison: Tracey Delaney
Residency Program Compliance Committee
(Members rotate off December 31)
Cheryl Hedlund (2020-SA), DirectorSantiago Gutierrez-Nibeyro (2020-LA), Assistant Director
Janice Buback (2020-SA)
Aimie Doyle (2022-LA)
Yvonne Elce (2021-LA)
David Galloway (2020-SA)
Wanda Gordon-Evans (2022-SA)
Laurent Guiot (2020-SA)
Laura Nelson (2021-SA)
Tina Owen (2021-SA)
John Payne (2022-SA)
Jim K. Roush (2021-SA)
Katy Townsend (2022-SA)
Rob Weeren (2021-SA)
David A. Wilson (2022-LA)
Alexandra Winter (2020-LA)
Kathy Salisbury (2020-SA), Ex Officio Board Liaison
Staff Liaison: Sarah Donnelly
Resident Credentialing Committee
(Members rotate off December 31)
Sabrina Brounts (2024-LA), DirectorLiara Gonzalez (2020-LA), Assistant Director
Stacy Anderson (2021-LA)
Jamie Brown (2022-SA)
Eric Carlson (2023-LA)
George Coronado (2021-SA)
Tisha Harper (2023-SA)
Jennifer Huck (2021-SA)
Katie Kennedy (2020-SA)
Lindsey Kurach (2020-SA)
Britta Leise (2020-LA)
David Levine (2020-LA)
Sarah Malek (2022-SA)
Ryan McCally (2021-SA)
Brad Nelson (2022-LA)
Travis Reed (2023-SA)
Jacob Rubin (2023-SA)
Julie Settlage (2020-LA)
Troy Trumble (2021-LA)
Travis Tull (2023-LA)
David Upchurch (2022-SA)
Eric Zellner (2021-SA)
Stacy Semevolos (2022-LA), Ex Officio Board Liaison
Staff Liaison: Jeff Melia
Veterinary Specialty Organizations Committee (VSOC)
Spencer Johnston (2021-SA), Representative
Kris Evans (2024-SA), Alternate Representative
Staff Liaison: Ann Loew
Last Updated: 08/09/2020
