Nominees - APHA: American Paint Horse Association

Leadership Nominees

The Nominating & Leadership Development Committee is a dedicated group of individuals elected to identify and present nominations for open positions on the Board of Directors and the Nominating & Leadership Development Committee.

Board of Directors Nominees

State directors will vote on who will fill four (4) open Board of Director positions at the 2026 APHA Leadership Gathering & Membership Meeting. The event takes place February 27–March 1, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Rachel Kooiker

Hudsonville, Michigan

Mark Reisinger

Eldora, Iowa

Meredith Landy

Winchester, California

Larry Volkmar

Highland, Illinois

Susan Juroe

Longmont, Colorado

Adam Wainscott

Sanger, Texas

Nominating & Leadership Development Committee Nominees

They will also elect candidates to fill two open positions on the Nominating & Leadership Development Committee.

Kelley Wainscott

Sanger, Texas

Sally Griffin

Tomball, Texas

Jennifer Barbee

Sanger, Texas

Cindy Chilton-Moore

Claremore, Oklahoma