 Executive Director
Elbert Hutchins, EdD, CAE
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Dr. Hutchins is TVMA’s chief administrative officer and directs the staff in pursuit of TVMA’s mission, which includes legislation, continuing education, member services, and public relations. He is responsible for staff development and for staying abreast of new ways that TVMA can better veterinary medicine in Texas. Dr. Hutchins is responsible to the TVMA Executive Committee. |
 Director of Finance and Administration
Devorah Jakubowsky
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Devorah manages the financial functions of TVMA and its related entities through financial reporting, budget planning, budget preparation supervision, and support of the BOD, Executive Committee, and Executive Director with regard to financial issues. She also advises the TVMA Treasurer and other officers within TVMA’s financial scope. |
 Communications Media Specialist
Kate Sheehy
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Kate establishes and organizes communication with media resources to promote the veterinary profession in the public sphere. She is responsible for researching and updating content for the Web site, primarily for the student and pet owner sections, as well as generating advertising for the Web. Kate acts as the liaison between TVMA and its student delegates at Texas A&M CVM, managing student affairs and promoting TVMA involvement in student events. |
 Communications Specialist
Lindsey Oechsle
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Lindsey plans, writes, and edits TVMA publications, covering regulatory issues, TVMA news, and member accomplishments. She is the managing editor for the Texas Veterinarian. She is responsible for TVMA’s website content and for executing the annual TVMA PR plan. Lindsey also coordinates award orders, publicity related to members and the profession, and the writing and layout of miscellaneous TVMA publications. |
 Director of Communications and
Public Relations
Abel Almendarez
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Abel is responsible for TVMA’s member and public communications through print and electronic media. He serves as the association’s graphic designer, layout artist, in-house advertisement producer, website administrator, and manages pre-press duties. Abel also sets publications schedules and continually updates the design of the FYI newsletter, the Texas Veterinarian magazine, and the TVMA website. |
 Director of Government Relations and
General Counsel
Chris Copeland
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Chris is responsible for maintaining and enhancing favorable legislative and regulatory climates for the practice of veterinary medicine in Texas. He serves as a resource to TVMA member veterinarians for legal, ethical, and regulatory matters, and maintains updates and organization for the Veterinary Political Action Committee (VPAC). In addition, he plans and executes the TVMA Government Relations Plan. |
 Director of Operations and Development
April Klinger
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April is responsible for TVMA’s marketing plan, ad sales, business alliance program, and is the TVMF administrator. She also assists the Chairman of the Board and Council Chairs in identifying and selecting TVMA members for appointment to committees, and conducts elections for District Directors and officers. |
 Director of Education and Meetings
Ellen Forsythe
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Ellen manages all meeting functions and continuing education programs. She plans, organizes, develops, markets, and implements the TVMA annual conference, leadership conference, regional conferences, and other meetings. Ellen negotiates and manages meeting agendas and brochures, exhibitor applications and sponsorship, and event contracts. She also provides full staff support to the TAVP. |
 Member Relations and Foundation Specialist
Janet Knippa
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Janet is responsible for providing first contact and receptionist services at TVMA. She takes care of order receipt and fulfillment, greeting and visitor assistance, and call routing. Additionally, she provides support to the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation Memorial Gift Program. |
 Training and Certification Specialist
Bekki Williams
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Bekki operates the registration program for RVTs and the certification program for CVAs. She coordinates and administers the annual RVT state and national examinations. She also assists the Director of Education and Meetings as needed. |
 Accounting and Database Specialist
Mark Simons
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Mark supports TVMA, TVMF, TAVP, and affiliated entities by performing accounting and business support functions, inputting financial and member information into electronic databases, extracting reports from electronic databases as needed, and ensuring database integrity. |
TVMA Office
8104 Exchange Drive
Austin, Texas 78754
Phone: 512/452-4224
Fax: 512/452-6633
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