To design and implement policies and procedures which insure the safekeeping of the organization assets.

Chair: Kent Bindl, DVM Dairy Doctors Veterinary Services

Committee Members Cary Schroeder, DVM Greg G. Schueller, DVM Allen Strecker, 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. To implement procedures and coordinate the on-site inspection of Certified ETBs.

Chair: Glenn Engelland, DVM Sun Valley Embryo Transfer PA

Committee Members Matthew Bartlett, DVM Clay Breiner, DVM Tyler Dohlman, DVM John Gibbons, PhD Brad R. Lindsey, PhD David Strathman, DVM Roger Thompson, DVM

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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.

Chair: Daniela Demetrio, DVM RuAnn Genetics

Committee Members Matthew Bartlett, DVM Clay Breiner, DVM Bill Croushore, DVM Alvaro Garcia Guerra, DVM Justin Kristjansson, DVM Lee Jones, DVM Charles Looney, PhD Greg Schueller, DVM

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.

Co-Chair: Nate Dorshorst, DVM GenOvations, Inc Michael Pugh, DVM Westwood Embryo Transfer

Committee Members Scott Armbrust, DVM Kory Bigalk, DVM Herb Brown, DVM Kevin Crandall, DVM Darrell DeGrofft, DVM Tyler Dohlman, DVM Matt Dorshorst, DVM Randall Hinshaw, DVM Lee Jones, DVM Greg Lenz, DVM Tom Mercuro, DVM Mary E. Mowrer, DVM Aaron Prososki, DVM Daren Statler, DVM Byron Williams, 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: John Gibbons, PhD, MS Texas Tech University

Committee Members Pat Comyn, DVM Gary Hash, DVM Marianna Jahnke, MS Russell Johnson Kevin Lindell, DVM Jon Schmidt, DVM Cole Ratzburg

To enhance participation by ET support companies as exhibitors and/or sponsors of events and programs at AETA Annual Convention with emphasis on:

1. Increasing the number of exhibitors each year.
2. Providing incentives for exhibitors to "showcase" new technology and products through their participation in the convention program.
3. Encouraging continued exhibitor support of coffee breaks, fellowship breakfasts, and evening functions.
4. Expanding participation of established breed associations.

Chair: Justin Helgerson, DVM DRIVEN Embryo Services LLC

Committee Members Rodney Bachtell, DVM Bill Croushore, 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: Ashley Swenson, DVM Midwest Embryo Transfer Service LLC

Committee Members Kyle Clymer, DVM Daniela Demetrio, DVM Matt Iager, DVM Larry Lanzon, DVM Tom Mercuro, DVM Kyle O'Nan, DVM JT Price, DVM Keith Poulsen, DVM Sara Sarbacker Dagmara Schroeder, DVM Marcus Schroepfer Tad Thompson, DVM Jeremy VanBoening, DVM

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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: Joel Anderson, DVM Cross Country Genetics North, Inc.

Committee Members Joel Carter, PhD Mark F. James, DVM Dean Koesel, DVM Jennifer Rediske, DVM Nathan Schmidt, DVM Peter Schmitt, 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: Clay Breiner, DVM Cross Country Genetics North

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: Greg Schueller, DVM Sunshine Genetics

Committee Members Matt Bartlett, DVM Clay Breiner, DVM Daniela Demetrio, DVM

The purpose of the promotion committee is to advocate the value of embryos and technologies solely produced by the AETA members to local clientele, government agencies, and international trade partners.

Chair: Matt Iager, DVM Mid-Maryland Dairy Veterinarians

Committee Members Scott Armbrust, DVM Kory Bigalk, DVM Pat Comyn, DVM Daniela Demetrio, DVM Dean Koesel, DVM Charles Looney, PhD

Co-Chair: Bethany Funnell, DVM Purdue University Kevin Lindell, DVM Tufts University

Committee Members John Gibbons, PhD, MS Chuck Gue, DVM Matt Iager, DVM Lee Jones, DVM Brad Lindsey, PhD Clint Walhof, DVM

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Develop effective methodology for retrieving important information for the ET industry in the United States, Summarize the data, and report results to the AETA membership.

Chair: Charles Looney, PhD University of Arkansas

Committee Members Daniela Demetrio, DVM Alvaro Garcia Guerra, DVM Scott Larsen, DVM Charles Looney, PhD

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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
Promotion Committee
Research Committee
Statistical Information Committee