2024-25 AzVMA Board of Directors Candidate Application now open!
Submission Deadline: Monday, May 6, 2024
Our 2023-24 Board of Directors and Leaders
With a collective wealth of experience, compassion, and expertise, our Board of Directors is committed to upholding the highest standards of veterinary practice. Meet the passionate leaders guiding our organization towards a brighter future for veterinary medicine in Arizona.
Racheal McKinney
DVM
President
Sandra Snyder
DVM
President-Elect
Tara-lyn Temple
DVM
Vice President
Lauren Thomas
DVM, cVMA
Secretary/Treasurer
Kaylee Yoshimoto
DVM
Immediate Past President
Barbara Batke
DVM
Director - Northern District
Hillary Herendeen
VMD
Director - Maricopa District
Lindsay Juhl
DVM
Director - Northern District
Jennifer Redmon
DVM
Director - Northern District
Adam Riley
DVM
Director - Maricopa District
Lara Shreve
DVM, CVAP
Director - Tucson District
Lane Smith
DVM
Director - Recent Graduate District
Lindsey Smogor
DVM
Director - Southern District
Rayeann Solano-Maya
DVM
Director - Western District
Kipp Wingo
DVM, DAVDC
Director - Maricopa District
Rachel Venable
DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Director - Maricopa District
Ryan Wolker
DVM, MVetSc, DACVS-LA
State Veterinarian
Michael Lent
DVM
AVMA Delegate
Melinda Patterson
DVM
AVMA Alternate Delegate
Melissa Riensche
DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Advisory Council
Julie Funk
DVM, MS, PhD
Advisory Council
Carla Gartrell
DVM, JD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Advisory Council
Karter Neal
DVM
Advisory Council
Susan Stevens
Esq.
Legislative Representative
Meet the Past Presidents of the AzVMA
We’re thankful to all of those who have volunteered time and resources to improve veterinary medicine and the lives of those touched by it.
2022-23
Dr. Kaylee Yoshimoto
2021-22
Dr. Kara Thomas
2020-21
Dr. Melissa Riensche
2019-20
Dr. Al E. Schleappe
2018-19
Dr. Melinda E. Patterson
2017-18
Dr. Michael D. Sorum
2016-17
Dr. Robin E. Paterson
2015-16
Dr. James M. Maciulla
2014-15
Dr. John H. Samuelson
2013-14
Dr. Richard A. Panzero
2012-13
Dr. Kenneth C. Skinner
2011-12
Dr. Karter B. Neal
2010-11
Dr. Daschelle D. Roice
2009-10
Dr. Michael J. Ames
2008-09
Dr. Brian A. Serbin
2007-08
Dr. Wayne R. Anderson
2006-07
Dr. Michael P. Lent
2005-06
Dr. William L. Joslin (deceased)
2004-05
Dr. Jerry L. Zitterkopf
2003-04
Dr. C. Jeffery Brown
2002-03
Dr. James F. McDonald
2001-02
Dr. Annette N. Bouwer
2000-01
Dr. Debra M. Nelson
1999
Jack E. Quick
1998
Stanley C. Howard
1997
Donald W. DeYoung
1996
Deane A. Novak
1995
Charles G. Toben
1994
Howard R. Moore
1993
Thomas C. Watson
1992
Robert B. Koch
1991
Joe O. Yearous
1990
Beverly J. Scott
1989
John W. Unis
1988
Dean A. Rice (deceased)
1987
Mark H. Trueblood (deceased)
1986
Irvin A. Ingram
1985
William C. Wafer
1984
Marianne E. Shirk
1983
D. Ed Monty
1982
Gerry E. Ault
1981
Donald J. Casey (deceased)
1980
Robert L. Hatch
1979
Phil A. Blair (deceased)
1978
Alan D. Eads
1977
Kenneth L. Jeffery (deceased)
1976
Charles A. Helwig
1975
Hal L. Jenkins
1974
Walter R. Gillespie (deceased)
1973
Samuel Hodesson (deceased)
1972
Guy C. Poppy (deceased)
1971
Don D. Sceli (deceased)
1970
Gwyn Chapin (deceased)
1969
Allen Schauffler (deceased)
1968
Willard J. Ambrose (deceased)
1967
James E. Sharkey (deceased)