OPERATING DIVISIONS COMMITTEES
Committee Functions
The primary function of a committee is to contribute to the efficient operation of an organization. A committee is concerned with the communication of information and with assisting the leadership in the decision making process by providing needed information and recommending actions. These standing committees exist to accomplish these tasks.
Standing Committees perform a continuing function necessary for the on-going operation of the Association. They operate indefinitely and are provided for in the Association Bylaws or the Board Manual of Policy and Procedures. All intended committee actions are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors/Executive Committee.
2023 Operating Division assignments are noted below ease of use. Please contact this office for any clarification. Professional consultants may serve on the committees for expert opinions and such but not as voting members on that particular committee.
2023 TWHBEA Committee Rosters
ADMIN / FISCAL
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.
Joyce Moyer, Chairperson (OH)
Linda Arnold (WA)
Lawrence Atherton (TN)
Carrie Benedict (KY)
Dale Daniels (AR)
Wanda Goodson (GA)
Nancy Lynn Greene (TN)
Dow Monier (TX)
William G. Whitley III (NC)
Rick Wies (MT)
ADVOCACY
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)
Scott Barker (MO)
Ross Campbell (AL)
Ginger Evans (AL)
Brad Prewitt (MS)
Robbie Spiller (TN)
Kerri Vaughn (TN)
David Williams (TN)
Brian Wright (TN)
BUILDING & PROPERTY
This is a sub-committee of Administrative/Fiscal/Audit and serves to oversee the maintenance and improvement of the TWHBEA headquarters.
Joyce Moyer, Chairperson (OH)
Darrell Ailshie (TN)
Frances Bates (TN)
Robby Black (TN)
Mike Floyd (TN)
Chris Hazelwood (TN)
Jake Jacobs (TN)
Thom Meek (TN)
Chris Payne (TN)
BYLAWS & ENFORCEMENT
Facilitates the changing needs of the Association through recognizing the current or future conflicts in the Bylaws and rules that govern TWHBEA and to enforce the Bylaws and rules of the Association and to recommend appropriate discipline for violators.
Tom Kakassy, Chairperson (SC)
Lawrence Atherton (TN)
Carri Benedict (KY)
Randall Bryde (CA)
Selena Santa Cruz (TN)
Alexis Hawkins (KY)
Beth Levi (IN)
Joyce Moyer (OH)
Brad Prewitt (MS)
Kim Richwine (TN)
Bradley Woodruff (IL)
INTERNATIONAL
Promotes the registration, sale, breeding, and proper care/training of Tennessee Walking Horses in foreign countries. This is primarily accomplished through the development of online resources and events, clinics and shows.
Denise Bader, Chairperson (Germany)
Gerrit Band (Germany)
Jeremy Bridges (MS)
Selena Santa Cruz (TN)
Dale Daniels (AR)
Jim Dolan (Mexico)
Kevin Gilliam (NC)
Keegan Meadows (TN)
Barry Reece (GA)
Kendel Sigurdson (Canada)
Sam Sorrell (KY)
Sherrie Szucs (OH)
Nicole Tolle (CO)
Jenny Trainor (MT)
Brad Tuttle (TN)
Margo Urad (TN)
Bradley Woodruff (IL)
M.C. (Maryan) Zyderveld (Netherlands)
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Promotes the Tennessee Walking Horse and communicates the mission of TWHBEA to its members and to the general public through media, public service projects and/or special events and programs.
Melanie Lawrence, Chairperson (KY)
Frances Bates (TN)
Dale Daniels (AR)
Angie Kohl (SC)
Lance Meisenheimer (IL)
Joyce Moyer (OH)
Kim Richwine (TN)
John C. Silver (NC)
Narsis Whigham (MS)
MEMBERSHIP & REGISTRY
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.
David Sisk, Chairperson (TN)
Darrell Ailshie (TN)
Carrie Benedict (KY)
Nancy Lynn Greene (TN)
Chris Hazelwood (TN)
Bobby Joe Jones (TN)
Joe Leith (OH)
Chris Payne (TN)
Roger Richards (TN)
Kendel Sigurdson (Canada)
Sam Sorrell (KY)
Donna Staiger (TN)
Lisa Washburn (TN)
Brian Wright (TN)
SHOW HORSE
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)
Lawrence Atherton (TN)
Spencer Benedict (KY)
Ward Bramblett (TN)
Donna Byard (KY)
Shannon Cotter (TN)
Ginger Evans (AL)
JD Evans (AL)
Phillip Gilliam (TN)
Dwight Hasty (AL)
Alexis Hawkins (KY)
Regina Hicks (KY)
Teresa Justice (AL)
Ann King (TX)
Carol Lamberson (TN)
Melanie Lawrence (KY)
Keegan Meadows (TN)
Chris Payne (TN)
Dennis Pennington (UT)
Sherrie Szucs (OH)
Sellers Veazey (GA)
Ashley Wadsworth (MS)
Suzan Wilson (TN)
Brian Wright (TN)
TRAINERS
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.
Thom Meek, Chairperson (TN)
Darrell Ailshie (TN)
Spencer Benedict (KY)
Kim Bennett (KY)
Ward Bramblett (TN)
Dee Cantrell (AL)
Kim Leonard (WI)
Linda Garrard (TN)
Phillip Gilliam (TN)
Teresa Justice (AL)
Tamara Klir (TX)
Keegan Meadows (TN)
Nicole Tolle (CO)
Margo Urad (TN)
VERSATILITY & TRAIL
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)
Elizabeth Allan (OK)
T’gra Althizer (NC)
Robyn Asher (TN)
Paula Aulton (TN)
Jennifer Batts (NC)
Harley Bennett (TN)
Randall Bryde (CA)
Kelley Chaffee (ID)
Kathie Crellin (RI)
Jade Evans (TN)
Dee Hasler (IL)
Alexis Hawkins (KY)
Chris Hazelwood (TN)
Sydni Hennemann (MO)
Ann King (TX)
Tamara Klir (TX)
Joe Leith (OH)
Beth Levi (IN)
Jessica Mast (TN)
D.A. McGovern (TN)
Tracy Mitchell (KY)
Roey Mobley (NC)
Joyce Moyer (OH)
Dr. Allison Newman (OH)
Gerald Pease (MI)
Dennis Pennington (UT)
Stephanie Richardson (TN)
Kendel Sigurdson (Canada)
Linda Starnes (KY)
Clara Jean Thompson (TN)
Jenny Trainor (MT)
Kerri Vaughn (TN)
Ashley Wadsworth (MS)
Rick Wies (MT)
M.C. (Maryan) Zyderveld (Netherlands)
YOUTH
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.
Chris Hazelwood, Chairperson (TN)
Robyn Asher (TN)
Scott Barker (MO)
Frances Bates (TN)
Harley Bennett (TN)
Kim Bramblett (TN)
Ward Bramblett (TN)
Donna Byard (KY)
Chloe Casteel (TN)
Jade Evans (TN)
Kevin Gilliam (NC)
Phillip Gilliam (TN)
Nancy Lynn Greene (TN)
Sydni Hennemann (MO)
Angie Kohl (SC)
Jessica Mast (TN)
Douglas Ann McGovern (TN)
Tracy Mitchell (KY)
Joyce Moyer (OH)
Gerald Pease (MI)
Linda Starnes (KY)
Clara Jean Thompson (TN)
Sellers Veazey (GA)
Ashley Wadsworth (MS)
