To design and implement policies and procedures which will ensure the safekeeping of the organizations assets.

Chair: Daniel Hornickel, DVM Sunshine Genetics Inc W7782 Hwy 12 Whitewater, WI 53190 Phone: (262) 473-8905 Fax: (262) 473-3660 Email: Dan@sunshinegenetics.com

Committee Members Phil Reeser, DVM

To implement procedures and testing of the Certification Program, to oversee the promotion of the Certification Program, to continue it as a viable program for the embryo transfer industry as well as implement procedures and coordinate the on-site inspection of Certified ETB's.

Chair: Stephen Malin, DVM Malin Embryo Transfer 999B West Main Street Suite 203 Waupun, WI 53963 Phone: (920) 239-0106 Fax: (920) 324-7331 Email: smalin155@charter.net

Committee Members Glenn Engelland, DVM Gregory Garcia, DVM Colleen Lewis, DVM Brad Lindsey, PhD James K. West, DVM

To develop the outline and framework of the current year's convention including speakers, program ideas, format, and related subjects. These decisions must be made by the Committee, and the Association Office will proceed with the mechanics of promoting and coordinating the actual staging of the program, working jointly with the Committee.

Co-Chair: Kevin A. Lindell, DVM Tufts University PO Box 87 South Woodstock, CT 06267-0087 Phone: (860) 974-2780 Fax: (860) 974-2578 Email: kevin.lindell@tufts.edu

Co-Chair : Charles R. Looney, PhD OvaGenix, LP 4700 Elmo Weedon Road Suite 103 College Station, TX 77845-3103 Phone: (979) 731-1043 Fax: (979) 731-1086 Email: charles@ovagenix.com Committee Members

To coordinate AETA's activities as the FAS Cooperator for the ET industry and to develop the AETA/FAS Marketing Plan. To attend FAS (APHIS) activities as needed to develop the full potential of the Cooperatorship Program for the AETA members. To work closely with the Government Liaison Committee and APHIS in the development of import/export protocols and to further develop AETA's role as the spokesman for the ET industry.

Chair: Byron Williams, DVM EmQuest ET Service Box 504 Plymouth, WI 53073-0504 Phone: (920) 892-6878 Fax: (920) 893-8083 Email: emquest@excel.net

Committee Members Scott Armbrust, DVM Kory Bigalk, DVM Clay Breiner, DVM Richard Castleberry, DVM Darrell DeGrofft, DVM Larry Kennel, DVM Greg Lenz, DVM Robert Leonard, DVM Tom Mercuro, DVM Michael Pugh, DVM Jim West, DVM

The Education Committee is charged with exploring and developing new educational opportunities for the members of the AETA. The primary focus of the committee at this time is the area of web-based education.

Chair: Allen Rushmer, VMD Next Generation ET Service 3162 Oregon Pike Leola, PA 17540 Phone: (717) 656-6921 Fax: (717) 656-6934 Email: nextgenvet@gmail.com

Committee Members Matt Iager, DVM Jon Schmidt, DVM

To enhance participation by ET support companies as exhibitors and/or sponsors of events and programs at AETA Annual Convention with emphasis on: increasing the number of exhibitors each year; providing incentives for exhibitors to "showcase" new technology and products through their participation in the convention program. Encouraging continued exhibitor support of coffee breaks, fellowship breakfasts, and evening functions as well as expanding participation of established breed associations.

Chair: David B. Duxbury, DVM Midwest Embryo Transfer Service 1299 South Shore Drive Amery, WI 54001 Phone: (715) 268-9900 Fax: (715) 268-2691 Email: dbduxbury@gmail.com

Committee Members Dan Hornickel, DVM Mark Steele, DVM

To work with appropriate governmental agencies to provide information to encourage proper regulations, and to oppose those things which are not practical or feasible from a health and commercial point-of-view. This would involve both domestic and international shipment of embryos. To develop the American Embryo Transfer Association as the recognized spokesman for the ET industry and to keep the membership informed on the various activities through special bulletins from the Association headquarters.

Chair: David B. Duxbury, DVM Midwest Embryo Transfer Service 1299 South Shore Drive Amery, WI 54001 Phone: (715) 268-9900 Fax: (715) 268-2691 Email: dbduxbury@gmail.com

Committee Members Richard Whitaker, DVM

AETA welcomes veterinarians, scientists, technicians and students, as well as allied professionals directly involved in the embryo transfer industry. The Membership Committee seeks to increase and enhance the membership. The primary responsibilities of the Membership Committee are to review and recommend applications for membership, any alterations in membership policies and any adjustments to membership fees.

Chair: Randall H. Hinshaw, DVM Ashby Embryos 2420 Grace Chapel Rd Ashby Herd Health Services Inc Harrisonburg, VA 22801-4557 Phone: (540) 433-0430 Fax: (540) 433-0452 Email: randall@ashbyvets.com

Committee Members Joel Carter, Ph.D Mark James, DVM Jimmy Webb, DVM Christy Young, DVM

The Purpose of this committee shall have the responsibility to nominate potential Board members and to present a slate of officers to the new Board at their first Board meeting.

Chair: Dr. Richard Whitaker New England Genetic, LLC 10 Business Park Way Turner, ME 04282 Phone: (207) 225-2722 Fax: (207) 225-3883 Email: moodoc79@gmail.com

Committee Members Thomas Rea, DVM Allen Rushmer, VMD

The Professional Review Committee shall have the responsibility to review, study and make recommendations regarding disputes among AETA members, complaints against AETA members, or questions in regard to the ethical conduct of members.

The Committee shall review complaints and attempt to resolve the differences to the satisfaction of all parties.

Chair: Dr. Richard Whitaker New England Genetic, LLC 10 Business Park Way Turner, ME 04282 Phone: (207) 225-2722 Fax: (207) 225-3883 Email: moodoc79@gmail.com

Committee Members Glenn Engelland, DVM Chris Keim, DVM Kevin Lindell, DVM

Develop effective methodology for retrieving important information for the ET industry in the United States. Summarize the data. Report to the AETA membership.

Chair: Dr. Michael E. Wehrman, PhD Rocky Mountain Reproductive 471 N River Rock Rd Belgrade, MT 59714-7223 Phone: (406) 581-6685 Fax:(406) 924-6888 Email: RMRS@Bresnan.net

Committee Members

 

Audit Committee
Certification Committee
Convention / Program Committee
Cooperator Committee
Education Committee
Exhibit Committee
Government Liaison Committee
Membership Committee
Newsletter Committee
Nominations Committee
Professional Review Committee
Statistical Information Committee