Leadership

The MVMA Board of Directors has representatives from across Michigan and representing a variety of practice types.

See which district you are in here. Nominations for 2025 is now closed. For details on the nominations process, please see the current bylaws and/or the policy on nominations.

To get where the veterinary profession needs to go, it takes a dynamic group of people leading the way. Get to know the volunteer leadership.

2025 Board of Directors

Board Portal

Elaine Sheikh
Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital Grand Rapids

President

View Profile
Timothy Duncan
Oakland Animal Hospital, PC

President-Elect

View Profile
Henry Reinart
Pickle St Veterinary Services PC

1st Vice President

View Profile
Matthew J Hynes
Reverend Prez/VI Advanced Animal Emergency

Immediate Past President

View Profile
Jill M. Lynn
Harmony Mobile Veterinary Clinic

AVMA Delegate

View Profile
Larry A. Letsche
Remrock Farms Veterinary Services

AVMA Alt Delegate

View Profile
Angel Abuelo
MSU College of Veterinary Medicine

Director

View Profile
Kelsey Elizabeth DeLand
Ida Veterinary Clinic

Director

View Profile
Rebecca Dietlin
Faithful Friends Veterinary Care

Director

View Profile
Melissa C. Dyson
University of Michigan

Director

View Profile
Kerry Lee Gilbert
Gilbert Veterinary Services

Director

View Profile
Megan Grant
DVM Banfield

Director

View Profile
Mary Kinser
Greenville Animal Hospital

Director

View Profile
Kayleigh Marinac-Prudente

Director

View Profile
Michelle Lynn Meyer
Serenity Animal Hospital

Director

View Profile
Laura Arlene Miller
Arbor Hills Veterinary Clinic PLLC

Director

View Profile
Jamie C. Morrison
Capital Area Humane Society

Director

View Profile
Ashley Pfeifer
Kern Rd Veterinary Clinic

Director

View Profile
Chelsea Render
Veterinarian The Veterinary Standard

Director

View Profile
Emily Socks
Oakland Hills Veterinary Hospital

Director

View Profile
Chelsea Van Assche
DVM Huron Veterinary Clinic

Director

View Profile
Daniel Ralph White
Animal Medical Center Midland

Director

View Profile
Henry Reinart
Pickle St Veterinary Services PC

Treasurer

View Profile
Bonnifer Ballard
MLD, CAE Chief Executive Officer Michigan Veterinary Medical Association

Secretary

View Profile