Committees

Volunteers Are the Heart of USAWE

Committees and Task Forces made entirely of volunteers are the backbone of USAWE helping us to accomplish our mission and goals.

All committees & task forces are appointed by the

USAWE Board of Directors

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Affiliate Organizations Committee

Affiliate Organizations Committee
Email:  AffiliateOrganizations@usawe.org
Chair:  Kristine Strasburger

Members:
Susan Felicia
Sammi Korinek

Awards Committee

Awards Committee
Email:  Awards@usawe.org
Chair:  Lynn Maloney

Members:
Julie Alonzo
Mindy Finelli
Pat Melton
Nancy Meola
Amie Perryman
Brenna Reimer

Breed Awards
Email:  BreedAwards@usawe.org
Mindy Finelli

Championship Evaluation Committee

Championship Evaluation Committee
Western Zone:  Regional Directors 1 and 2
Central Zone:  Regional Directors 3, 4 and 5
Eastern Zone:  Regional Directors 6 and 7

Plus a Competitions Committee Representative
who does not reside in the zone.

11/29/23 BOD motion stipulates that for Regional or Multi-Regional Championships (beginning in 2025) this committee be comprised of:

– A competitions committee member not residing in that region(s)
– One At-large Director
– Regional Director(s) from the region(s) covered by the Championship competition

Competitions Committee

Competitions Committee
Bylaws stipulate 1 or more members
Email:  Competitions@usawe.org
Chair:  Kimberley Hillyer

Members:
Julie Alonzo
Mary Duffy
Emily Elias
Lisa Mathis

Documents Administrator
Mindy Finelli

Gira Administrators
Email:  Gira@usawe.org
Julie Alonzo
Emily Callihan

Elections Committee

Elections Committee
Bylaws stipulate 3 or more members
Email:  Elections@usawe.org
Chair:  Biddie Lowry

Members:
Kris Blacklock
Jody Fontanetta

Ethics Committee

Ethics Committee
Policies stipulate 4-8 members (one Regional Director)
Email:  Ethics@usawe.org
Chair:  Dan Dahlke

Members:
Cindy Branham
Marcy Buffington
Glynna Hoekstra
Sara Mackenzie (Regional Director)
Ali Kermeen
Adair Soho

Financial Oversight Committee

Financial Oversight Committee
Bylaws stipulate 2 or more members
Email:  FinancialOversight@usawe.org
Chair:  Terri O’Neal & Brittney Flowers

Members:
Katherine Adams
Barbara Crawford
Phyllis Laderman
Tamal Nicols

Interim assistance from Kris Blacklock, Clerical Assistant

Horse Recording Committee

Horse Recording Committee
Email:  HorseRecording@usawe.org
Chair:  Mindy Finelli

Members:
Nancy Meola

International Committee

International Committee
9/14/22 BOD motion stipulates current President and President Elect serve on this committee.
Email:  International@usawe.org
Chair:  Kellee Campbell

Members:
Kiki Pantaze
Christy Reich

Rotating Members
USAWE President – Doreen Atkinson
USAWE President Elect – Tracey Erway

Licensed Officials Committee

Licensed Officials Committee
Bylaws stipulate 4 or more members (no more than 2 licensed officials)
Email:  LOC@usawe.org
Chairs:  Christy Reich & Doreen Atkinson (LO)

Members:
Jeanne Bond (LO)
Kellee Campbell
Leslie Martien

Marketing and Promotion Committee

Marketing and Promotion Committee
Email:  Marketing@usawe.org
Chair: Amie Perryman

Members:
Linette Bond
Kiki Pantaze
Audrey Rapp

Graphic Design:
Jody Fontanetta (Newsletter)
Stephani Kame (Graphic Design)

Reporters:
Email:  Reporter@usawe.org
Virginia Aulin
Sharon Miesen
Morgan Osbaldeston

Alliances
Email:  Alliances@usawe.org
Cera Olson

Membership Committee

Membership Committee
Email:  Membership@usawe.org
Chair:  Kate Steffes

Members:
Jacqueline Ely
Aimee Miller
Willa Rose

Professional Development Committee

Professional Development Committee
Email:  ProDev@usawe.org
Chair:  Sue Watkins

Members:
Nicole Chastain
Stephanie Hayes
Michelle Lackey
Seth Marshall
Rose Watt

Rules Committee

Rules Committee
Bylaws stipulate 4 or more members (including 1 licensed official)
Email:  Rules@usawe.org
Chair:  Jeanne Bond

Members:
Glynna Hoekstra
Leslie Martien
Barbara Price
Amy Star (LO)

Regional Social Media Editors

Regional Social Media Editors

Region 1 Director, R1Director@usawe.org
Region 2 Director, R2Director@usawe.org
Region 3 Director, R3Director@usawe.org
Region 4 Director, R4Director@usawe.org
Region 5 Director, R5Director@usawe.org
Region 6 Director, R6Director@usawe.org
Region 7 Director, R7Director@usawe.org

Website Committee

Website Committee
Email:  WebAdmin@usawe.org
Chair:  Kristine Strasburger

Members:
Kris Blacklock
Amie Perryman
Adrienne Raymond

Website Editors
Julie Alonzo (Awards & Competitions)
Kris Blacklock
Jeanne Bond (LOC & Rules)
Mindy Finelli (LOC & Rules)
Jody Fontanetta (eNews)
Amie Perryman
Adrienne Raymond
Kristine Strasburger

Youth Development Committee

Youth Development Committee
Email:  Youth@usawe.org
Chair:  Kasey Riddle

Members:
Adrienne Dymesich
Megan Kenney
Judy MacKenzie
Alex Tyson
Bailey Yee
Alyx West
Hilarie Zarazau

Task Force Teams

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Bylaws Review Task Force

Bylaws Review Task Force

Members:
Kris Blacklock
Jeanne Bond
Marcy Buffington
Tracey Erway
Sara Mackenzie
Kristine Strasburger

Strategic Planning Task Force

Strategic Planning Task Force

Members:
Doreen Atkinson
Sara Barnwell
Tracey Erway
Leesa Nero
Kristine Strasburger

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