Leadership

Joann Kouba (2025)
Kansas State University

Kari Turner (2025)
University of Georgia

Stephen Coleman (2027)
Colorado State University

Mary Beth Gordon (2027)
Purina Animal Nutrition

Danielle Smarsh (2029)
Penn State University

Sarah White-Springer (2029)
Texas A&M University

Student Representative
Lauren Wesolowski (2025)
Texas A&M University

Program Committee

Krishona Martinson (Chair)
University of Minnesota

Stephen Coleman
Colorado State University

Devan Catalano
Colorado State University

Carey Williams
Rutgers University

Rhonda Hoffman
Middle Tennessee State University

Local Arrangements Committee

Stephen Coleman (Chair)
Colorado State University

Devan Catalano
Colorado State University

Carleigh Fedorka
Colorado State University

Tanja Hess
Colorado State University

Ryan Brooks
Colorado State University

Equine Biosciences Committee

Rhonda Hoffman (Chair)
Middle Tennessee State University

Erica Macon
Texas A&M University

Kristine Urshel
University of Kentucky

Alisa Herbst
Rutgers University

Bob Coleman
University of Kentucky

Mary Beth Gordon
Purina Animal Nutrition

Brian Nielsen
Michigan State University

Exercise Science Committee

Sarah Reed (Chair)
University of Connecticut

Arno Lindner
Arbeitsgruppe Pferd

Alyssa Logan
Middle Tennessee State University

Brian Nielsen
Michigan State University

Genetics Committee

Stephen Coleman (Chair)
Colorado State University

Laura Patterson Rosa
Long Island University

Brandon Velie
University of Sydney

Jessica Petersen
University of Nebraska

Samantha Brooks
University of Florida

Nutrition Committee

Wendy Pearson (Chair)
University of Guelph

Erica Macon
Texas A&M University

Nettie Liburt
Liburt Equine Nutrition Consulting

Caroline Loos
Cavalor Equine Nutrition

Reproductive Physiology Committee

Erin Oberhaus (Chair)
Louisiana State University

Carleigh Fedorka
Colorado State University

Jenny Sones
Colorado State University

Casie Bass
Purdue University

Production & Management Committee

Devan Catalano (Chair)
Colorado State University

Kristine Vernon
Clemson University

Michelle DeBoer
Spikes and Houles Feed

Amanda Grev
University of Maryland

Amanda Reiter
Tarleton State University

Teaching & Extension Committee

Jennie Ivey (Chair)
University of Tennessee

Amy Burk
University of Maryland

Michelle Kibler
Illinois State University

Amy Lawyer
University of Louisville

Sara Mastellar
Ohio State University ATI

Jennifer Zoeller
Texas A&M University

Membership & Retention Committee

Kari Turner (Chair)
University of Georgia

Nettie Liburt
Liburt Equine Nutrition Consulting

Krishona Martinson
University of Minnesota

Shannon Pratt-Phillips
North Carolina State University

Finance Committee

Rhonda Hoffman (Chair)
Middle Tennessee State University

Bob Coleman
University of Kentucky

Krishona Martinson
University of Minnesota

Sponsorship Subcommittee

Bob Coleman (Chair)
University of Kentucky

Amy Burk
University of Maryland

Krishona Martinson
University of Minnesota

Nominating Committee

Karen Davison (Chair)
Purina Animal Nutrition

Tania Cubitt
Performance Horse Nutrition LLC

Kristine Vernon
Clemson University

Burt Staniar
Pennsylvania State University

Student Competition Committee

Janice Holland (Chair)
Wilson College

Danielle Smarsh
Pennsylvania State University

Robert Jacobs
Purina Animal Nutrition

Katie Kaufman
Morehead State University

Crystal Smith
West Virginia University

Undergraduate Student Competition Subcommittee

Jessica Leatherwood
Sam Houston State University

Wendy Pearson
University of Guelph

Society Awards Committee

Kathleen Anderson (Chair)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Ginger Rich
Rich Equine Nutritional Consulting

Colleen Brady
Purdue University

Kristine Urschel
University of Kentucky

Website & Social Media Committee

Carey Williams (Chair)
Rutgers University

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

Danielle Smarsh (Chair)
Pennsylvania State University

Laurie Lawrence
University of Kentucky

Carissa Wickens
University of Florida

Jessica Suagee-Bedore
VIrginia Tech

Burt Staniar
Pennsylvania State University

Standard Operating Procedures Working Group

Bob Coleman (Chair)
University of Kentucky

Lori Warren
University of Florida