Preserves and manages the financial welfare of the Association by recommending an annual budget and monitoring compliance during the year, reviewing all financial reports, and making recommendations to ensure sustainable revenue to grow TWHBEA.

Kasey Kesselring, Chairperson (TN)

Kathy Gilliam-Cole (WA)
Wanda Goodson (GA)
Nancy Lynn Greene (TN)
Dow Monier (TX)
William G. Whitley, III (NC)

Advocates for the welfare of Tennessee Walking Horses and leads the association’s disaster response efforts. This committee also monitors local, state, and federal legislation and recommends positions on issues that could potentially affect the Tennessee Walking Horse industry.

Bill Stricklend, Chairperson (AL)

Blake Cammack (TX)
Chelsea Cook (TN)
Linda Garrard (TN)
Tom Gould (TX)
Tom Kakassy (SC)
Bradley Prewitt (MS)
Robbie Spiller (TN)
Sarah Wilkinson-Buchmann (AL)
Robin L. Webb (KY)

Sets standards for registry and breeding concerns and facilitates the future integrity of breeders of Tennessee Walking Horses. This committee is also responsible for the National Futurity and affinity programs that provide benefits for our members. A primary objective of this committee should be to recommend ways to increase the ease of completing registrations and transfers through enhanced technology and maintain/improve the functionality of iPEDs.

Nathan Clark, Chairperson (AL)

Darrell Ailshie (TN)
Jonathan Allred (TN)
Carrie Benedict (TN)
Catherine Deitrich (PA)
Chris Hazelwood (TN)
Pat Ireland (NC)
David Sisk (TN)
Robbie Spiller (TN)
Lavon L Tyson (NC)
Brian Wright (TN)

A show horse is any registered TWH that competes on the rail and is judged on gait. This committee promotes Tennessee Walking Show Horses in the traditional show ring through horse show development and the International High Point Program.

Lance Meisenheimer, Chairperson (IL)

Lynda Botsch (TN)
Blake Cammack (TX)
Beth Collins-Showalter (VA)
Chelsea Cook (TN)
Ginger Evans (AL)
Regina Hicks (KY)
Tom Kakassy (SC)
Angie Kohl (SC)
Beth Levi (IN)
Lyn Montgomery (CA)
Dr Leslie Perry Collins (KY)
Shane Porterfield (TN)
Sherrie Szucs (OH)
Nicole Tolle (CO)
Brad Tuttle (TN)
Robin L. Webb (KY)

Coordinates, communicates, and harmonizes the goals and efforts of owners, exhibitors, breeders and trainers through TWHBEA representation at trainer meetings and events and within training organizations. The chair of this committee serves as a liaison between TWHBEA and WHTA.

Dee Cantrell, Chairperson (AL)

Kim Bennett (KY)
Regina Hicks (KY)
Ty Irby (TN)
Jayden Jackson (TN)
Kim Leonard (WI)
Keegan Meadows (TN)
Thom Meek (TN)
Margo Urad (TN)

Promotes the versatility of the Tennessee Walking Horse in trail riding and non-traditional disciplines and works to increase interest in this segment of the breed. This committee oversees the World Versatility Championships, Distance Program, and Versatility Program.

Lyn Montgomery, Chairperson (CA)

Jennifer Batts (NC)
Jessica Ellis (NC)
Brooke Gallahan (VA)
Kathy Gilliam-Cole (WA)
Deanna Hasler (IL)
Chris Hazelwood (TN)
Sydni Hennemann (MO)
Tracy Mitchell (KY)
Joyce Moyer (OH)
Terrance L. Moyer (OH)
Dr Leslie Perry Collins (KY)
Stephanie Richardson (TN)
Linda Starnes (KY)
Charlotte “Charlee” Woods (OK)

Fosters and encourages the participation of youth in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. This committee helps to develop avenues for youth to develop their leadership skills and become more involved both in and out of the show ring.

Nicole Tolle, Chairperson (CO)

Jason Bachert (MO)
Kim Bennett (KY)
Robert Deutsch (NC)
Joe Fraley (KY)
Chris Hazelwood (TN)
Sydni Hennemann (MO)
Regina Hicks (KY)
Angie Kohl (SC)
Jessica Mast (TN)
Tracy Mitchell (KY)
Dr Leslie Perry Collins (KY)
Shane Porterfield (TN)
Stephanie Richardson (TN)
Linda Starnes (KY)
Rick Wies (MT)