Leadership
Leading the veterinary profession
AAHA’s international recognition as a leader in the industry is a tribute to the vision and dedication of the many veterinary professionals who have devoted time and energy to serve AAHA through the years.
Ready to give back to the industry in a leadership role for one of the most respected Associations in the profession? Shape the future of veterinary medicine and help us continue to strive for excellence when you become part of task force teams, development committees, advisory groups, and the AAHA Board of Directors.
Apply for a leadership position
Board of Directors
Meet the current members of the AAHA Board of Directors, including their contact information and leadership roles in the association.
Pamela Nichols, DVM, CCRP
Animal Care Center
698 West 500 South
West Bountiful, Utah 84087
Phone: 801-294-5960
Leadership Roles
AAHA Board of Directors: president
Adam Hechko, DVM
North Royalton Animal Hospital
9027 Ridge Road
North Royalton, Ohio 44133-1870
Phone: 440-237-7691
Leadership Roles
AAHA Board of Directors: president-elect
Animal Ethics and Welfare Committee: board liaison
Practice Accreditation Committee: board liaison
Margot K. Vahrenwald, DVM
Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center PC
2255 Oneida Street
Denver, Colorado 80207
Phone: 303-388-2255
Leadership Roles
AAHA Board of Directors: vice president
Online Accreditation Engagement Committee: board liaison
Membership Audit and Control Committee: board liaison
Dermot Jevens, DVM, MVB, DACVS
Upstate Vet
393 Woods Lake Road
Greenville, South Carolina 29607-2775
Phone: 864-233-7650
Leadership Roles
AAHA Board of Directors: secretary/treasurer
Guylaine Charette, DMV
Pembroke Animal Hospital
905 Pembroke Street East
Pembroke, Ontario K8A 3M3
Canada
Phone: 613-732-3641
Leadership roles
AAHA Board of Directors: immediate-past president
Cheryl Smith, CVPM
Galway Veterinary Hospital
5072 Sacandaga Road
Galway, NY 12074
Phone: 518-882-1850
Leadership Roles
AAHA Board of Directors: director
Mark Thompson, DVM, CCRP
Country Hills Pet Hospital
N4415A Highway 45
Eden, WI 53019
Eden, WI 53019
Phone: 920-477-3003
Leadership Roles
AAHA Board of Directors: director
Garth Jordan
American Animal Hospital Association
12575 W Bayaud Ave
Lakewood, Colorado 80228
Phone: 303-986-2800
Leadership Roles
AAHA Board of Directors: chief executive officer
Executive: AAHA staff
Past Presidents
Dr. Guylaine Charette | 2019–20 | Pembroke, ON, CA | 613-732-3641 |
Dr. Darren Taul | 2018–19 | Lancaster, KY | 859-792-2105 |
Dr. Mark McConnell | 2017–18 | Springfield, OR | 541-746-0112 |
Dr. Nancy Soares | 2016–17 | Macungie, PA | 610-421-8381 |
Dr. Tracey Jensen | 2015–16 | Wellington, CO | 970-568-7387 |
Dr. Kate Crumley | 2014–15 | Youngsville, NC | 919-570-9311 |
Dr. Kate Knutson | 2013–14 | Bloomington, MN | 952-884-8248 |
Dr. Mark Russak | 2012–13 | Berlin, CT | 860-357-3425 |
Dr. Michael Moyer | 2011–12 | Bensalem, PA | 215-638-9275 |
Dr. Gregg K. Takashima | 2010–11 | Lake Oswego, OR | 503-636-2102 |
Dr. John D. Tait | 2009–10 | Guelph, ON | 519-824-4120 |
Dr. Anna E. Worth* | 2008–09 | Bennington, VT | |
Dr. Thomas A. Carpenter | 2007–08 | Costa Mesa, CA | 949-631-1031 |
Dr. Michael P. Andrews | 2006–07 | Riverside, CA | 951-780-3250 |
Dr. Daniel S. Aja | 2005–06 | Portland, OR | 231-922-0500 |
Dr. Dennis A. Feinberg | 2004–05 | Charleston, SC | 843-571-4291 |
Dr. Link V. Welborn | 2003–04 | Tampa, FL | 813-885-4477 |
Dr. Kathleen T. Neuhoff | 2002–03 | Mishawaka, IN | 574-259-5291 |
Dr. R. Michael Thomas | 2001–02 | Indianapolis, IN | 317-462-7818 |
Dr. Thomas J. Cusick | 2000–01 | Watertown, MA | 617-926-8888 |
Dr. Michael A. Paul | 1999–00 | Anguilla, British West Indies | 264-497-6120 |
Dr. M.J. (Peg) Rucker | 1998–99 | Lebanon, VA | 276-889-5515 |
Dr. Jay W. Geasling | 1997–98 | Buffalo, NY | 716-833-2255 |
Dr. Merry C. Crimi | 1996–97 | Oregon City, OR | 503-631-8285 |
Dr. Clayton A. MacKay | 1995–96 | Guelph, Ontario | 519-766-4949 |
Dr. Tristram C. Carpenter | 1994–95 | Norwood, MA | 781-769-3011 |
Dr. Larry G. Dee | 1993–94 | Hollywood, FL | 954-920-3356 |
Dr. Thomas C. Maddux | 1992–93 | New Castle, DE | 302-328-8990 |
Dr. Gabor K. Vajda | 1991–92 | Phoenix, AZ | 602-995-0460 |
Dr. M.E. (Marv) Johnson | 1990–91 | Des Moines, IA | 515-276-4511 |
Dr. Linda M. Merry | 1989–90 | New Castle, DE | 302-328-8990 |
Dr. Henry E. Childers | 1988–89 | Cranston, RI | 401-943-0770 |
Dr. Milton L. Willen | 1987–88 | Mason, OH | 513-204-1983 |
Dr. John W. Albers | 1986–87 | Denver, CO | 303-986-2800 |
Dr. R.L. Collinson* | 1985–86 | Los Altos, CA | |
Dr. Lloyd W. George | 1984–85 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 954-583-9110 |
Dr. John B. McCarthy* | 1983–84 | Easton, MD | |
Dr. Robert H. Featherston* | 1982–83 | Tulsa, OK | |
Dr. Raymond G. Pahle* | 1981–82 | New Berlin, WI | 262-782-4761 |
Dr. David M. Drenan | 1980–81 | Tallmadge, OH | 330-630-8767 |
Dr. William A. Sumner* | 1979–80 | Kinston, NC | 406-754-2297 |
Dr. Edward J. Lemos | 1978–79 | Barrington, NH | 603-664-9028 |
Dr. Warren G. Walker* | 1977–78 | La Canada, CA | 818-790-4844 |
Dr. Jerry G. Peck* | 1976–77 | Des Plaines, IL | |
Dr. Franklin Gruesser* | 1975–76 | Jacksonville, FL | |
Dr. Robert L. Ticehurst* | 1974–75 | Englewood, FL | |
Dr. Ray Russell* | 1973–74 | Mesa, AZ | |
Dr. V.G. Crago* | 1972–73 | Youngstown, OH | |
Dr. George W. Abbott* | 1971–72 | Ithaca, NY | |
Dr. Mil A. Custer* | 1970–71 | San Diego, CA | |
Dr. William J. Westcott* | 1969–70 | Bingham Farms, MI | 248-647-0144 |
Dr. William A. Howarth* | 1968–69 | Englewood, CO | |
Dr. William J. Foster* | 1967–68 | Clifton, NJ | |
Dr. Howard F. Carroll* | 1966–67 | Boulder Creek, CA | |
Dr. E. Edgar Ruebush* | 1965–66 | Chevy Chase, MD | |
Dr. Jack R. Dinsmore* | 1964–65 | Glenview, IL | |
Dr. Lee R. Phillips* | 1963–64 | Lakewood, CO | |
Dr. Robert P. Knowles* | 1962–63 | Miami, FL | |
Dr. Lester R. Barto* | 1961–62 | Basking Ridge, NJ | |
Dr. Wayne H. Riser* | 1960–61 | West Grove, PA | |
Dr. W.K. Riddell* | 1959–60 | San Pedro, CA | |
Dr. William G. Magrane* | 1958–59 | Osceola, IN | |
Dr. J.A. Millar* | 1957–58 | Deal, NJ | |
Dr. J.H. Yarborough* | 1956–57 | Miami, FL | |
Dr. W.F. Irwin* | 1955–56 | Tulsa, OK | |
Dr. C.W. Bower* | 1954–55 | Topeka, KS | |
Dr. L.A. Corwin* | 1953–54 | Jamaica, NY | |
Dr. M.A. Thom* | 1952–53 | Pasadena, CA | |
Dr. Ralph E. Ruggles* | 1951–52 | Moline, IL | |
Dr. J.R. Currey* | 1950–51 | Bethesda, MD | |
Dr. J.S. Crawford* | 1949–50 | New Hyde Park, NY | |
Dr. H.H. Groth* | 1948–49 | San Mateo, CA | |
Dr. A.R. Theobald* | 1947–48 | Cincinnati, OH | |
Dr. T.W. Craver* | 1946–47 | Youngstown, OH | |
Dr. C.P. Zepp* | 1944–46 | New York, NY | |
Dr. Joseph B. Engle* | 1942–44 | Summit, NJ | |
Dr. O. Stader* | 1941–42 | Ardmore, PA | |
Dr. D.A. Eastman* | 1940–41 | Miami, FL | |
Dr. L.H. LaFond* | 1939–40 | Detroit, MI | |
Dr. S.W. Haigler* | 1937–39 | St. Louis, MO | |
Dr. J.V. Lacroix* | 1936–37 | Evanston, IL | |
Dr. F.E. McClelland* | 1935–36 | Buffalo, NY | |
Dr. M.L. Morris* | 1933–35 | Topeka, KS |
*Deceased