Resides in: Columbia, Missouri
Present Position: Director, Zoetis Equine Technical Services
Practice Type: Industry equine veterinarian for the last 15 years after an 11-year career in equine clinical practice, primarily ambulatory (Equine Medical Services, Columbia, MO).
School and Year of Graduation: University of Missouri, 1999
Additional Degrees / Specialty Colleges:Master of Business Administration, William Woods University (2004)
AAEP Service:
- AAEP Partner Council (2023-present)
- Nomination Reviewer, Good Works for Horses Campaign (2022, 2024)
- Member, Horse Owner Education Subcommittee (2022-2024)
- Member, Practice Culture Subcommittee (2022-2024)
- Member, Educational Programs Committee (2016-2018)
- Member, Member Engagement Committee (2015-2017)
- Moderator, Immunology/Vaccination/Parasite Control: The Science and Business of Equine Wellness, 2014 AAEP Convention
Professional Life/Community and Professional Volunteer Service:
- National Institute of Animal Agriculture, Board of Directors (2025-present)
- American Horse Council, Health Committee (2021-present)
- The Crossing Church-Columbia, MO, Volunteer on the Children’s Ministry team serving 4- and 5-year-old children (2009-present)
- AVMA Council on Education (COE) representing private equine clinical practice (2007-2013)
- AVMA Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG), Member representing AVMA COE (2005-2013), Vice Chair (2009), Chair (2010, 2012)
- Columbia/Boone County (Missouri) Board of Health, Member representing veterinarians (2005-2011), Chair (2009-2010)
Why do you want to serve on the board?
I am eager to serve on the AAEP Board of Directors to share my 25+ years of diverse experience in equine veterinary medicine, marketing, industry leadership, and professional service to the continued advancement of our profession. My background has equipped me to offer a broad perspective—from clinical practice to corporate leadership—on the challenges and opportunities facing equine practitioners today.
Through my tenure in equine clinical practice and subsequent career with the Equine Technical Services team at Zoetis, I understand both the day-to-day realities of veterinary practice and the strategic imperatives of industry innovation. I have built strong relationships across the equine ecosystem—veterinarians, clients, academic institutions, and industry partners—and I am enthusiastic about engaging with those connections to foster collaboration and drive meaningful progress.
My prior leadership roles with the AVMA Council on Education, the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates, and various local and national boards have equipped me with governance experience and a deep appreciation for the importance of thoughtful, inclusive leadership. I am particularly committed to supporting initiatives that enhance equine veterinary education, promote practitioner well-being, and ensure the long-term sustainability of equine practice.
Serving on the AAEP Board would be both an honor and an extension of my lifelong commitment to the equine veterinary profession. I am excited about this opportunity to give back, help shape the future of our field, and support equine veterinary colleagues in delivering the highest levels of care to the horses and clients we serve.
What attributes would you bring to the board?
I bring a unique blend of clinical, regulatory, corporate, and leadership experience to the AAEP Board. With over 25 years in the equine industry—including 11 years in private practice and 15 years in leadership roles at Zoetis—I offer a broad and balanced perspective on the profession. My background includes strategic business development, marketing, technical services leadership, and governance experience with national veterinary and public health organizations. I am enthusiastic about education, mentorship, and advancing veterinary standards, and I have built strong, trusted relationships across the equine industry. I am committed to collaborative leadership and to helping shape a sustainable, innovative future for equine veterinary medicine.
