Experience

National Reining Horse Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commissioner

  • Jun 2023 - Present



American Paint Horse Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2023

  • Successfully oversee operations involving a budget of $10M for the world's second-largest equine breed association. • Increased investment portfolio from $8 million to $18 million in 10 years. • Define first business plan and strategy for employees and voluntary committees and realign company objectives to increase overall revenue. • Monitor business trend forecasts, adjusting budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities. • Cultivate and maintain industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success. • Responsible for Breed recognition and promotion across 40 countries globally and throughout the US. Designed equine publication CHROME resulting in a celebrated and award-winning publication. • Instructional designed training content for 125 directors virtually and created the first equine show judge, exhibitor, and trainer educational platform called HorseIQ. • Organize and lead capital improvement projects to maintain business viability, transiting a campaign to transfer APHA headquarters to Fort Worth Stockyards. • Strengthen company business by leading implementation of new projects and procedures. • Establish clear and effective policies for standardization across different areas of operations. Devise strategic improvements to resolve issues and spearhead necessary operational updates. • Created an all-scholarship youth breed equine championship achieving funding for the American Paint Horse Association Junior Paint Horse Association World Championship Show. Show less



American Quarter Horse Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Executive Director of Information Technology

  • May 1999 - Feb 2011

• Special Projects Coordinator

  • Jul 1999 - May 2003

  Developed and executed various marketing and market research initiatives.



West Texas A&M University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Journalism/Advertising/Public Relations professor

  • Sep 1989 - Jun 1999

  Amazing opportunity working with students. I've been fortunate to keep up with many of them and watch their careers blossom, families grow and lives prosper. I'm fortunate to have had the chance. Amazing opportunity working with students. I've been fortunate to keep up with many of them and watch their careers blossom, families grow and lives prosper. I'm fortunate to have had the chance.