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.
Margot K. Vahrenwald, DVM
Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center PC
Leadership Roles
Mark Thompson, DVM, CCRP
Country Hills Pet Hospital
Eden, WI 53019
Leadership Roles
Practice Accreditation Committee: Board Liaison
Adam Hechko, DVM
North Royalton Animal Hospital
Leadership Roles
Leadership Identification and Nominating Committee: Board Liaison
Scott Driever, DVM
Animal Hospital Highway 6
Leadership roles
Membership Audit and Control Committee: Board Liaison
Dermot Jevens, DVM, MVB, DACVS
Upstate Vet
Leadership Roles
Cheryl Smith, CVPM
Galway Veterinary Hospital
Leadership Roles
Animal Ethics and Welfare Committee: Board Liaison
Lynn Happel, DVM
Eastown Veterinary Clinic
Leadership roles
Garth Jordan
American Animal Hospital Association
Lakewood, CO 80401
Leadership Roles
Past Presidents
Dr. Adam Hechko | 2021–22 | North Royalton, OH | 440.237.7691 |
Dr. Pamela Nichols | 2020–21 | West Bountiful, UT | 801-294-5960 |
Dr. Guylaine Charette | 2019–20 | Pembroke, ON, CA | 613-732-3641 |
Dr. Darren Taul | 2018–19 | Lancaster, KY | 859-339-2158 |
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 | |
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 | |
Dr. David M. Drenan | 1980–81 | Tallmadge, OH | 330-630-8767 |
Dr. William A. Sumner* | 1979–80 | Kinston, NC | |
Dr. Edward J. Lemos* | 1978–79 | Barrington, NH | |
Dr. Warren G. Walker* | 1977–78 | La Canada, CA | |
Dr. Joseph 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 | ||
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