Introduction

The activities of the Companion Animal Parasite Council are directed by a board of directors that consists of both practicing companion animal veterinary professionals and research/academic parasitologists. These individuals are leaders in their fields and provide extensive practical and technical knowledge in their respective areas of expertise.

2024 Board Members

• Byron Blagburn MS, PhD
  
• Dwight Bowman MS, PhD
  
• Christopher Carpenter DVM, MBA
  Executive Director
• Holly Cummings LVT
  
• Emilio DeBess DVM, MPVM
  Secretary/Treasurer
• Brian Herrin DVM, PhD
  Vice President/President Elect
• Kathryn Junkins Sarpong DVM, DABVP
  
• Rick Marrinson DVM
  
• Chris McMahan MS, PhD
  
• I. Craig Prior BVSC, CVJ
  
• Cassan Pulaski DVM, MPH
  
• Jay Stewart DVM
  
• Heather Walden MS, PhD
  President
• Michael Yabsley MS, PhD, FRES