The APHA Board of Directors officer team elected Mike Holloway as 2025 president-elect. The president-elect is selected from the existing members on the APHA Board of Directors; electing officers are the current APHA president (Kelly Boles Chapman), current president-elect (Diane Alves), immediate past president (David Lands) and chief executive officer (David Dellin). Mike will assume the role of president-elect in March 2025, and take office as president in 2026. Mike has been part of the Board of Directors since 2022 and is from Brandon, Mississippi.
NLDC-Selected Nominees
The Nominating & Leadership Development Committee recently selected four candidates for the APHA Board of Director spots coming open in 2025. Nominees are:
- Paul Caliendo, Pilot Point, Texas
- James Howard, Wayne, Oklahoma
- Laurie Roden, Phoenix, Arizona
- Kevin Smith, Magnolia, Texas
Each nominee brings exceptional experience, commitment and vision to the table. The NLDC is confident the nominees’ leadership will be instrumental in steering APHA toward continued success.
In the coming weeks, detailed information about each nominee will be posted on the APHA website. By late November, their videos, bios and resumes will be available for review. Explore their profiles and learn more about their valuable contributions to the APHA community.
The APHA Board of Directors is a dedicated group of 12 individuals elected to set association policy. Each year, up to four board positions are open for election during the Leadership Gathering. The Nominating & Leadership Development Committee identifies and interviews candidates, who are ultimately elected by APHA state directors. The board is responsible for planning the future of APHA with guidance from state directors and advisory committees, while also ensuring fiscal integrity.
The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is a dedicated group of elected individuals who present nominations for positions on the Board of Directors and the NLDC. Members include David Lands, Kelly Boles Chapman, Diane Alves, Lisa Laplace, Diane Paris, John Briggs, Mark Kuhlwein, Delena Doyle and Sandy Curl.
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About APHA
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.