We’re led by a team of passionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to the NAVC mission.
Each of our staff members is committed to providing world-class continuing professional development for the global veterinary healthcare community.
CEO
Eugene O’Neill, CPA, CIA – Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer
Finance, IT & Operations
Kimberly Chatfield – Director of Human Resources
David Erne – Controller
Louise Falcone – Event Systems Manager
Darlene Fitzgerald, CCEP – Customer Service Representative
Natalie Gaston – Executive Administrative Assistant
Alan Geering, MAcc – Accountant
Dieter M. Haager, MBA – Senior Vice President of Finance
Susan Harris – Program Assistant
Emily Hodgson – Expo Operations Manager
Barbara Inskip – Senior Accountant
Drew Little – IT Support Assistant
Sheri Matheny, CCEP – Customer Service Manager
R. Chris McFerrin, CPA, MBA – Accountant
Manolita Moore, MBA – Vice President of Exhibits & Sales Operations
Sean O’Neill – Senior Manager, Customer Acquisition & Retention
Jonathan Pauquette – Director of IT
Myrna (Mara) Sacasas – Exhibit Sales Manager
Albert Sanchez – Revenue Manager
Alex Santiago – Senior Accountant
Jarisa Santos – Event Manager
Suzanne Savage, CMP – Vice President of Governance and Administration
Joe Sorrentino, MBA, CMP – Vice President of Event Operations
Shellie Sullivan, CCEP – Customer Service Representative
Daniel S. Valha – Senior Vice President of Events & Exhibits
Marketing
Susan Christmas – Marketing Coordinator
Summer Graziano – Vice President of Marketing
Ashlynn Henkel – Digital Marketing Director
Sarah Hudlow – Digital Marketing Coordinator
Alicia McLaughlin, MBA – Marketing & Social Media Manager
Danna Miller – Senior Director of Communication
Joe Stern – Creative Director
Michelle Taylor – Graphic Designer
Public Relations
Robin Pence – Vice President of Public Relations
Product Development
Buddy Dugger – Assistant Hands-on Workshop Coordinator
Wendy (Dox) Garay – Executive Director for the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV), the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB), and the Pet Nutrition Alliance (PNA)
Marisa Hackemann – Senior Director, Industry Services
Beth Henderberg – Administrative Coordinator, Industry Services
Julianne Robinson – VetFolio Content and Communications Coordinator
Lacey Smith – VetFolio Business Development Manager
Mary Hannah Sperry – VetFolio Project Manager
Dana Varble, DVM – Chief Veterinary Officer
Erin Weber – Director of Certifications
Professional Relations
Marcie Whichard – Vice President, Professional & Community Relations
Programs
April Childress – Hands-on Workshops Assistant
Jessica Davis – Program Coordinator
Shannan Gressinger, CMP – Director of Program Operations
Kayla Connell – Senior Manager of Hands-On Workshops
Susan Woodard – Vice President of Program Operations
Media & Sales
Candace Adorka – Production Manager, Spark!
Rick Andrews – Campaign Manager
Allyson Archambault – Associate Publisher
Nicole Brougher – Strategic Account Manager
Whitney Brockman – Vice President of Sponsorships & Industry Relations
Kathy Burfield – Corporate Account Sales Manager
Doreen Carpenter – Publisher
Marissa Delamarter – Assistant Editor
Michelle Doster –Manager of Media Operations
Chelsea Elbert – Senior Account Executive, Media
Paige Ellington – Account Executive, Media
Elizabeth Fleener – Creative Director, NAVC Media
Meghan R. Golden, MBA – Vice President of Partnerships & International Relations
Lauren Jezsek – Associate Strategic Account Manager
Chris Kelly – Channel Strategist
Julie Kittredge – Strategic Account Manager
Jamie Laws – Senior Strategic Account Manager
Ken Niedziela – Editor, Today’s Veterinary Business
Ben Schmidt – Post Production Editor, Spark!
Angelina Varagona – Campaign Manager
Laura Walker – Chief Media & Sales Officer
Patricia Wuest – Vice President of Media Strategy
Andy Zunz – Executive Editor
