BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MVMA Board Members care deeply about animals, the veterinary profession & work hard for you!

Officers

President - Bruce Cozzens, DVM
President-Elect - Lori Penman, DVM
First Vice President & Treasurer - Mike Thome, DVM
Second Vice President - Mike Thome, DVM
Immediate Past President - Kevin Stachowiak, DVM
AVMA Delegate - Kathy Smiler, DVM
AVMA Alternate Delegate - Steve Steep, DVM
Chief Executive Officer - Karlene Belyea, MBA

Directors Representing Districts

(1) Southern - Joyce Balnaves, DVM
(2) Michiana and (3) Southwestern - Kristin Knirk, DVM
(4) Jackson - Erin Whalen, DVM
(5) Washtenaw and (9) Livingston - Lauren Gnagey, DVM
(6) Wayne and (8) Oakland - Christian Ast, DVM
(7) Macomb - Julie Sherman, DVM
(10) Mid-State - Dana Tatman-Lilly, DVM
(11) Western - Chad Ackerman, DVM
(12) Saginaw - Joe Kline, DVM
(13) Thumb - Tom Michalek, DVM
(14) Northeastern - Anne Shuff, DVM
(15) Northern - Marcia Izo, DVM

Directors Representing Organizations

Steven Bailey, DVM - Southeastern Michigan VMA
Jeff Bunn, DVM - Michigan Equine Practitioners Association

At Large Directors

Dean John Baker - MSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Erin Howard, DVM - Food Animal
Claire Hankenson, DVM - Lab Animal MedicineClaire Hankenson, DVM - Lab Animal Medicine