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

Shannon Pratt-Phillips (Chair)
North Carolina State University

Sarah White-Springer
Texas A&M University

Wendy Pearson
University of Guelph

Mary Beth Gordon
Purina Animal Nutrition

Carey Williams
Rutgers

Bob Coleman
University of Kentucky

Rhonda Hoffman
Middle Tennessee State University

Brittany Silvers
Texas A&M University

Local Arrangements Committee

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

Paige Linne
Texas A&M University

Chelsie Huseman
Texas A&M University

Jennifer Zoller
Texas A&M University

Sarah Schobert
Texas A&M University

Equine Biosciences Committee

Kimberly Cole (Chair)
Ohio State University

Carolyn Hammer
North Dakota State University

Mary Beth Gordon
Purina Animal Nutrition

Jessica Bedore
Sam Houston State University

Amanda Adams
University of Kentucky

Exercise Science Committee

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

Jennie Ivey
University of Tennessee

Danielle Smarsh
Pennsylvania State University

Sarah Reed
University of Connecticut

Brian Nielsen
Michigan State University

Genetics Committee

Stephen Coleman (Chair)
Colorado State University

Samantha Brooks
University of Florida

Sian Durward-Akhurst
University of Minnesota

Jessica Petersen
University of Nebraska – Lincoln

Cypriana 'Chipper' Swiderski
Mississippi State University

Brandon Velie
University of Sydney

Nutrition Committee

Kristine Urschel (Chair)
University of Kentucky

Holly Spooner
Cargill

Wendy Pearson
University of Guelph

James Lattimer
Kansas State University

Nettie Liburt
Buckeye Nutrition

Tania Cubitt
Performance Horse Nutrition LLC

Reproductive Physiology Committee

Joann Kouba (Chair)
Kansas State University

Chelsea Sinclair
Clemson University

Casie Bass
University of Wisconsion - River Falls

Erin Oberhaus
Louisiana State University

William (Bill) Day
SUNY Morrisville

Gary Webb
Missouri State University

Production & Management Committee

Carissa Wickens (Chair)
University of Florida

Kristine Vernon
Clemson University

Bridgett McIntosh
Mars Equestrian

Emily Meccage
Forage Genetics International

Michelle DeBoer
University of Wisconsin - River Falls

Amanda Grev
University of Maryland

Karen Wimbush
Ohio State University

Teaching & Extension Committee

Sara Tanner-Mastellar (Chair)
Ohio State ATI

Betsy Greene
University of Arizona

Jennie Ivey
University of Tennessee

Chelsie Huseman
Texas A&M University

Kris Hiney
Oklahoma State University

Michelle Kibler
Illinois State University

Membership & Retention Committee

Kari Turner (Chair)
University of Georgia

Aubrey Jaqueth
Wright State State University

Nettie Liburt
Buckeye Nutrition

Krishona Martinson
University of Minnesota

Ken Mckeever
Rutgers University

Shannon Pratt-Phillips
North Carolina State University

Brittany Silvers
Texas A&M University

Finance Committee

Rhonda Hoffman (Chair)
Middle Tennessee State University

Bob Coleman
University of Kentucky

Karen Davison
Purina Animal Nutrition

Burt Staniar
Pennsylvania State University

Brian Nielsen
Michigan State University

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

Lance Baker
West Texas A&M University

Student Competition Committee

Janice Holland (Chair)
Midway University

Danielle Smarsh
Pennsylvania State University

Robert Jacobs
Purina Animal Nutrition

Katie Kaufman
Morehead State University

Debra Powell
Hocking College

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

Kristine Urschel
University of Kentucky

Website & Social Media Committee

Krishona Martinson (Chair)
University of Minnesota

Brittany Silvers
Texas A&M University

Holly Spooner
Middle Tennessee State University

Joann Kouba
Kansas State University

Mary Beth Gordon
Purina Animal Nutrition

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

Danielle Smarsh (Chair)
Pennsylvania State University

Laurie Lawrence
University of Kentucky

Carissa Wickens
University of Florida

Debra Powell
Hocking College

Jessica Suagee-Bedore
Sam Houston State University

Burt Staniar
Pennsylvania State University

Standard Operating Procedures Working Group

Bob Coleman (Chair)
University of Kentucky

Lori Warren
University of Florida