ACVM Board of Governors
The Board of Governors (BOG) has the duties and power ordinarily delegated to the governing body of a corporation. The BOG is composed of 10 members, including the Vice President of the College. The President of the BOG proceeds over the meetings but does not have a vote unless there is a tie.
Functions of the BOG include but are not limited to the following.
- The BOG exercises its constitutional authority in promoting and attaining the objectives of the College, especially those pertaining to professional, institutional, and public relations.
- The BOG organizes and operates an agency for certification of Diplomates in Veterinary Microbiology and certifies candidates qualify as specialists.
- The BOG is responsible for creating committees and appointing committee members, as well as supervising their activities.
Current Board of Governors
| Role | Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| President | Timothy Frana | January 2025 |
| Vice President | Barbara Byrne | January 2025 |
| Secretary | Kris Clothier | January 2027 |
| Treasurer | Akhilesh Ramachandran | January 2027 |
| Member | Maria Bravo Araya | January 2026 |
| Member | Heather Fritz | January 2027 |
| Member | Nate Haas | January 2026 |
| Member | Tessa LeCuyer | January 2025 |
| Member | Duan Loy | January 2027 |
| Member | Narayan Paul | January 2025 |
| Member | Jennifer Rudd | January 2025 |
| Member | Esteban Soto | January 2026 |
| Member | Laura Williams | January 2027 |