Rachel Kooiker, Meredith Landy, Mark Reisinger and Adam Wainscott were elected to the 2026 APHA Board of Directors; each will serve three-year terms as part of the 12-member leadership team. The election took place March 1 at the 2026 APHA & AjPHA Leadership Gathering in Fort Worth, Texas.
Members of the 2026 APHA Board of Directors are:
- President & Officer Mike Holloway, Brandon, Mississippi
- President-Elect & Officer Jamie Howard, Wayne, Oklahoma
- Board Member Karen Banister, Brighton, Colorado
- Board Member Monika Hagen, Haldenwang, Germany
- Board Member Christina Shanahan, Raleigh, North Carolina
- Board Member Laurie Roden, Phoenix, Arizona
- Board Member Kevin Smith, Magnolia, Texas
- Board Member Rachel Kooiker, Hudsonville, Michigan
- Board Member Meredith Landy, Winchester, California
- Board Member Mark Reisinger, Eldora, Iowa
- Board Member Adam Wainscott, Sanger, Texas
- Immediate Past President Diane Alves, Ballico, California
- Interim CEO Kurt Crawford, Fort Worth, Texas
Two spots were open for the 2026 Nominating & Leadership Development Committee. State directors elected Jennifer Barbee and Cindy Chilton-Moore to fill those positions.
The 2026 Nominating & Leadership Development Committee features Chairman Diane Alves, Ballico, California; Mike Holloway, Brandon, Mississippi; Sandy Curl, Vero Beach, Florida; Delena Doyle, Stephenville, Texas; Sheri Grinstead, Hutchinson, Kansas; Helena Ryan, Limerick, Ireland; Jennifer Barbee, Sanger, California; and Cindy Chilton-Moore, Claremore, Oklahoma.
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The American Paint Horse Association is the world’s second-largest international equine breed association, registering more than a million horses in 59 nations and territories since it was founded in 1962. APHA promotes, preserves and provides meaningful experiences with Paint Horses.