committees
AFA STANDING COMMITTEES:
(as of 3/22/10)
Executive Committee
Mission: Responsible for the overall operation of the AFA by working with the AFA office staff and reporting to the AFA Board of Directors.
Office Liaison: Rachel Heighton
Members: Eric Nygaard, CJF – President, Steve Sermersheim, CJF – President-Elect, Buck McClendon, CJF – Vice President, Dick Fanguy, CJF – Immediate Past President, Thomas Gabel, CJF – Secretary, John Blombach, CJF – Treasurer.
Achievement Committee
Mission: To publicly recognize special efforts by, for and on behalf of farriers in various areas of activity.
Chairman: Garrett Maloney, CJF
Office Liaison: Ashley Luster
EC Liaison: Buck McClendon, CJF
Members: Jeff Rodriguez, CJF, Roy Williams, CF, Don Gustafson, CJF.
American Farriers Team Committee
Mission: To represent the American Farrier’s Association in national and international competition and to disseminate the knowledge and skill acquired through these competitions to the membership. To represent and promote the American Farrier’s Association at public horse related events.
Chairman: Jim Foy, CJF – Team Manager
Office Liaison: Ashley Luster
EC Liaison: Eric Nygaard, CJF
Members: Assistant Team Manager – Troy Price, CJF, Team Advisor – Danny Ward, CJF, Team Secretary – Vikki Fortier.
Bylaws Committee
Mission: To assist the Association in implementation of, and prudent revisions to, an effective set of rules to govern the AFA.
Chairman: Tom Trosin, CF
Office Liaison: Rachel Heighton
EC Liaison: Steve Sermersheim, CJF
Members: Dick Fanguy, CJF, Bill Searle, CJF, Thom Gabel, CJF, Jerry Langdon, CJF.
Certification Committee
Mission: Conduct AFA Certification examinations.
Chairman: Greg Burdette, CJF
Office Liaison: Ashley Luster
EC Liaison: Dick Fanguy, CJF
Members: John Voigt, CJF, Pat Burton, CJF, Dave Ferguson, CJF,TE, Dusty Franklin, CJF, Pat Gallahan, CJF, Dennis Manning, CJF, Steve Morris, CJF, Bill Searle, CJF, Ken Lyon, CJF.
Communications Committee
Mission: To review the publications of the AFA, including the articles written for the Professional Farrier magazine, for content and consistent message in promoting the Association.
Chairman: Jerry Pulaski, CF
Office Liaison: Rachel Heighton
EC Liaison: Steve Sermersheim, CJF
Members: Steve Sermersheim, CJF, Jeremiah Harris, CJF, Tyler Parker, CF.
Convention Coordinating Committee
Mission: Plan and organize the AFA Annual Convention. Preview site selections and make recommendations to the BoD for future convention sites.
Chairman: Greg Johnson, CF
Office Liaison: Rachel Heighton
EC Liaison: Eric Nygaard, CJF
Members: Eric Nygaard, CJF – Co-Chairman, Myron McLane, CJF, Emily Schwartz-Bull – FIA, President of Host Chapters.
Cultural Exchange Committee
Mission: To select, organize and supervise an international exchange of farriers between the AFA and participating national farriery associations.
Chairman: Vern Powell, CJF
Office Liaison: Ashley Luster
EC Liaison: John Blombach, CJF
Members: Billy Reed, CJF, Todd Walker, CJF, Austin Edens, CJF, Steve Muir, CJF, Dianne Lemmon, CJF, Steve Sermersheim, CJF, Matt Lybeck, CJF.
Education Committee
Mission: To develop and implement procedures, study materials and other training programs to aid members and potential members in preparation for AFA certification examinations. The committee will similarly work to educate veterinarians, veterinary students and horse owners to identify and understand correct farrier principles.
Chairman: Billy Lampley, CJF
Office Liaison: Rachel Heighton
EC Liaison: Buck McClendon, CJF
Members: Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF, Mark Milster, CJF, Jim Keith, CJF, Ken Lyon, CJF, Buck McClendon, CJF.
Equine Research Committee
Mission: To encourage and develop research which specifically benefits the farrier.
Chairman: Dudley Hurst, CJF
Office Liaison: Ashley Luster
EC Liaison: Dick Fanguy, CJF
Members:
Finance Committee
Mission: Advise the executive committee on policies of maintenance, intent and distribution of all funds.
Chairman: John Blombach, CJF
Office Liaison: Rachel Heighton
EC Liaison: Buck McClendon, CJF
Members: Dick Fanguy, CJF, Andrew Elsbree, CJF, Bruce Worman, CJF, Alan Larson, CJF, Deb Ash, CF, Mike Miller, CJF.
Horse Owner Education
Mission: To develop a program and materials to educate horse owners so that they may recognize and appreciate quality shoeing and hoof care.
Chairman: Buck McClendon, CJF
Office Liaison: Rachel Heighton
EC Liaison: Steve Sermersheim, CJF
Members: Billy Lampley, CJF, Ryan Clarke, CJF.
Membership Committee
Mission:
Chairman: Vacant
Office Liaison: Rachel Heighton
EC Liaison: John Blombach, CJF
Members:
Member Services Committee
Mission: To develop and enhance the membership benefits and services provided by various vendors through the AFA to its members.
Chairman: Vacant
Office Liaison: Rachel Heighton
EC Liaison: John Blombach, CJF
Members:
Nominations and Elections Committee
Mission: Organize and oversee the administration of AFA elections.
Chairman: Don Gustafson, CJF
Office Liaison: Ashley Luster
EC Liaison: Steve Sermersheim, CJF
Members: Jeff Rodriguez, CJF, Ed Zook, CJF, William Johnson, CF
Pre-Certification Education Committee
Mission:
Chairman: Ken Lyon, CJF
Office Liaison: Ashley Luster
EC Liaison:
Members:
Public Relations/Marketing & Advertising Committee
Mission: To develop and implement a marketing strategy to promote the mission and objectives of the AFA to farriers, horse owners, veterinarians, and the general public.
Chairman: Pat Burton, CJF
Office Liaison: Rachel Heighton
EC Liaison: Steve Sermersheim, CJF
Members:
Rules Committee
Mission: To make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the establishment and modification of competition rules and be directly responsible for the planning and management of the AFA National Forging and Horseshoeing Competition.
Chairman: Myron McLane, CJF
Office Liaison: Rachel Heighton
EC Liaison: Eric Nygaard, CJF
Members: Margie Lee-Gustafson, CJF, Shelee Lyon, James Foy, CJF, Troy Price, CJF, Austin Edens, CJF, Mark Milster, CJF.
Sponsorship Committee
Mission:
Chairman: Jerry Langdon, CJF
Office Liaison: Rachel Heighton
EC Liaison: Eric Nygaard, CJF
Members:
WEG Committee
Mission:
Co-Chairman: Dick Fanguy, CJF and Eric Nygaard, CJF
Office Liaison: Rachel Heighton
Members: Steve Sermersheim, CJF, John Blombach, CJF, Thom Gabel, CJF, Rachel Heighton, Danvers Child, CJF, April Raine.