Leadership

President


Krishona Martinson
University of Minnesota

Vice President


Carey A. Williams
Rutgers University

Secretary


Rhonda Hoffman
Middle Tennessee State University

Treasurer


Mary Beth Gordon
Purina Animal Nutrition

Past President


Shannon Pratt-Phillips; she/her/hers
North Carolina State University

Executive Director


Lori Warren
University of Florida

Board of Directors

Nettie Liburt (2027)
Liburt Equine Nutritional Consulting

Stephen Coleman (2027)
Colorado State University

Danielle Smarsh (2029)
Penn State University

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

Robert Jacobs (2031)
Zinpro

Sarah Reed (2031)
University of Connecticut

Student Representative
Renee Harbowy (2027)
Michigan State University

Standing Committees

Program Committee

Carey Williams (Chair)
Rutgers University

Danielle Smarsh
Penn State University

Mary Beth Gordon
Purina

Nettie Liburt
Liburt Equine Nutrition Consulting

Sarah White-Springer
Texas A&M University

Sarah Reed
University of Connecticut

Local Arrangements Committee
Danielle Smarsh (Chair)
Penn State University

Burt Staniar
Penn State University

Laura Kenny
Penn State University

Andrea Kocher
Penn State University

Olivia Watson
Penn State University

Bethany Bickel
Penn State University

Lori Little
Penn State University

Equine Biosciences Committee

Erica Macon (Chair)
Texas A&M University

Kristine Urshel
University of Kentucky

Jill Lance
University of Florida

Ellen Rankins
Tarleton State University

Kai Yun Lai
KYL Equine Science

Wendy Pearson
University of Guelph

Exercise Science Committee

Alyssa Logan (Chair)
Middle Tennessee State University 

Arno Lindner
Arbeitsgruppe Pferd

Christine Latham
Mad Barn

Amanda Bradberry
Montana State University

Abby Pritchard
Cargill

Genetics Committee

Laura Patterson Rosa (Chair)
Long Island University

Brandon Velie
University of Sydney

Elaine Norton
University of Arizona

Ann Staiger
Texas A&M University - Kingsville


Nutrition Committee

Nettie Liburt (Chair)
Liburt Equine Nutrition Consulting

Caroline Loos
Cavalor Equine Nutrition

Cassandra Gluck-Flynn
Delaware Valley University

Amy Burk
University of Maryland

Devan Catalano
Colorado State University

Amanda Reiter
Tarleton State University

Reproductive Physiology Committee

Carleigh Fedorka (Chair
Colorado State University

Casie Bass
Purdue University

Morgan Pyles
University of Minnesota - Crookston

Alison Mickelson
Penn State University

Production & Management Committee

Kristine Vernon (Chair)
Clemson University

Amanda Grev
University of Maryland

Sophie Dorsch
Mad Barn

Karen Wimbush
Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute

Laura Adams
State University of New York - Cobleskill

Jennifer Nadeau
University of Connecticut

Teaching & Extension Committee

Michelle Kibler (Chair)
Illinois State University

Jennifer Zoller
Texas A&M University

Chelsie Huseman
Texas A&M University

Lily Germano
University of Minnesota - Crookston

Amy Lawyer
University of Louisville

Membership & Retention Committee

Kelly Vineyard (Chair)
EquiVine Nutrition

Liz Schatz
SmartPak Equine

Amber Krotky
Still Waters Consulting, LLC

Amanda Bradberry
Montana State University

Nettie Liburt
Liburt Equine Nutrition Consulting

Shannon Pratt-Phillips
North Carolina State University


Nominating Committee

Burt Staniar (Chair)
Penn State University

Tania Cubitt
Performance Horse Nutrition LLC

Brian Nielsen
Michigan State University

Claire Thunes
Clarity Equine Nutrition

Erin Oberhaus
Louisiana State University

Brittany Paris
Sam Houston State University

Student Competition Committee

Janice Holland (Chair)
Wilson College

Katie Kaufman
Morehead State University

Erica Jacquay
Purina AnimaNutrition

Carol Vasco
Montana State University

Jessica Leatherwood
Tarleton State University

Aubrey Jaqueth
Wright State University

Society Awards Committee

Kathleen Anderson (Chair)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Colleen Brady
Purdue University

Paul Siciliano
North Carolina State University

Jessie Chouinard
Trouw Nutrition

Holly Spooner
Unbeetable Feeds

Laurie Lawrence
University of Kentucky

Committee on Engagement and Opportunities

Carissa Wickens (Chair)
University of Florida

Jessica Suagee-Bedore
Virginia Tech

Danielle Smarsh
Penn State University 

Alyssa Logan
Middle Tennessee State University

Robert Jacobs
Zinpro

Brittany Perron
Mad Barn

Finance Committee

Mary Beth Gordon (Chair)
Purina

Lori Warren
University of Florida

Carey Williams
Rutgers

Rhonda Hoffman 
Middle Tennessee State University

Krishona Martinson
University of Minnesota

Shea Porr
Murray State University


Society Past Presidents

Equine Science Society Presidents pictured at the 2017 Symposium in Minneapolis, MN

From left to right (back row): R. Coleman, P. Siciliano, K. McKeever, E. Squires, and D. Thompson
From left to right (front row): L. Breuer, L. Warren, M. Vogelsang, L. Lawrence, B. Nielsen, and J. Bruemmer

2023 - P.A. Harris
2021 - W.B. Staniar
2019 - K.H. McKeever
2017 - L.K. Warren
2015 - J.E. Bruemmer
2013 - B.D. Nielsen
2011 - P.D. Siciliano
2009 - M.J. Arns
2007 - M.M. Vogelsang
2005 - D.R. Topliff
2003 - C.H. Wood
2001 - D.L. Thompson
1999 - D.H. Sigler
1997 - R.J. Coleman
1995 - L.M. Lawrence
1993 - S.G. Jackson
1991 - H. Stowe
1989 - H.F. Hintz
1987 - E.L. Squires
1985 - J.P. Fontenot
1983 - G.D. Potter
1981 - J.P. Baker
1979 - J.W. Evans
1977 - E.A. Ott
1975 - L.H Breuer
1973 - P.A. Linerode
1970 - H.F. Hintz
1968 - H.D. Stowe (Chairperson)