
OPERATING DIVISIONS COMMITTEES
2026 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.
Kim Leonard, Chairperson (WI)
Dow Monier (TX)
Nancy Lynn Greene (TN)
Beth Collins-Showalter (VA)
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)
Sarah Wilkinson (AL)
Robin L. Webb (KY)
Chelsea Cook (TN)
Tom Kakassy (SC)
R. Blake Cammack (TX)
Linda Garrard (TN)
Tom Gould (TX)
Robbie Spiller (TN)
Ginger Evans (AL)
BUILDING & PROPERTY
This is a sub-committee of Administrative/Fiscal/Audit and serves to oversee the maintenance and improvement of the TWHBEA headquarters.
Kim Leonard, Chairperson (WI)
Mike Floyd (TN)
Nathan Clark (AL)
Darrell Ailshie (TN)
Thom Meek (TN)
Kasey Kesselring (TN)
Jake Jacobs (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)
Joyce Moyer (OH)
Wanda Goodson (GA)
LeAnn Werner-Osborn (FL)
Robin L. Webb (KY)
Beth Levi (IN)
Pat Ireland (NC)
Keegan Meadows (TN)
Kathy Gilliam-Cole (WA)
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)
Lynda Botsch (TN)
Trae Venerable (MO)
Susana Osorno Belmont (Mexico)
Nicole Tolle (CO)
Terrance L. Moyer (OH)
Jeremy Bridges (MS)
Brad Tuttle (TN)
Sam Sorrell (KY)
Keegan Meadows (TN)
Ty Irby (TN)
Gerrit Band (Netherlands)
Rick Wies (MT)
Sherrie Szucs (OH)
Carol Branam (MI)
LeAnn Werner-Osborn (FL)
Margo Urad (TN)
Chris Hazelwood (TN)
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.
Dale Daniels, Chairperson (AR)
Leslie Collins (KY)
Charlene Cook (GA)
Cecil Crabtree (TN)
Annette Donley (TN)
Jami Hill (TN)
Ashley Wadsworth (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.
Nathan Clark, Chairperson (AL)
Darrell Ailshie (TN)
Lavon L Tyson (NC)
Chris Hazelwood (TN)
Carrie Benedict (TN)
Brian Wright (TN)
David Sisk (TN)
Pat Ireland (NC)
Catherine Deitrich (PA)
Jonathan Allred (TN)
Robbie Spiller (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)
Lyn Montgomery (CA)
Shane Porterfield (TN)
Ginger Evans (AL)
Beth Collins-Showalter (VA)
Sherrie Szucs (OH)
Beth Levi (IN)
Chelsea Cook (TN)
Tom Kakassy (SC)
Nicole Tolle (CO)
Regina Hicks (KY)
Angie Kohl (SC)
R. Blake Cammack (TX)
Robin L. Webb (KY)
Lynda Botsch (TN)
Dr Leslie Perry Collins (KY)
Brad Tuttle (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)
Regina Hicks (KY)
Dee Cantrell (AL)
Margo Young (TN)
Char Johnson (TN)
Dan Waddell (TN)
Paul Robbins (NC)
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)
Dr Leslie Perry Collins (KY)
Linda Starnes (KY)
Tracy Mitchell (KY)
Charlotte “Charlee” Woods (OK)
Deanna Hasler (IL)
Brooke Gallahan (VA)
Kathy Gilliam-Cole (WA)
Chris Hazelwood (TN)
Jessica Ellis (NC)
Roey Mobley (NC)
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.
Nicole Tolle, Chairperson (CO)
Angie Kohl (SC)
Jessica Mast (TN)
Rick Wies (MT)
Sydni Hennemann (MO)
Kim Bennett (KY)
Joe Fraley (KY)
Robert Deutsch (NC)
Chris Hazelwood (TN)
Dr Leslie Perry Collins (KY)
Linda Starnes (KY)
Stephanie Richardson (TN)
Tracy Mitchell (KY)
Jason Bachert (MO)
Shane Porterfield (TN)
Regina Hicks (KY)
Sarah Caudill (TN)
