HTA is a volunteer-driven organization and member participation is the strength behind many of the Association’s programs and events. There are many opportunities for members to get involved, give back to the Association, work with fellow members, and broaden their professional network. Chairing a committee or becoming a committee member is just one way to play a more active role in the Association.
Mitch Ackerman, President
(320) 248-4716
Sauk Rapids, MN
Term ends: July 2025
Aaron Mehlenbacher, President-Elect
(607) 968-7746
Auburn, NY 13021
Term ends: July 2025
Darrel Miller, Treasurer
(574) 536-1352
North Webster IN
Term ends: February 2027
Chris Wynia, Secretary
(712) 461-1523
Sibley, IA
Term ends: July 2025
Vic Daniel, Director-at-Large
(519) 679-6711
Arva, ON
Term ends: July 2025
Eastern Representative:
Vacant
Southern Representative:
Vacant
Midwest Representative:
Aaron Koetje
(231) 631-9809
mehlen17@yahoo.com
Western Representative:
Tyler Mortimer
(208) 709-3685
premierhooftrimming@gmail.com
Eastern Canadian Representative:
Vacant
Western Canadian Representative:
Quinn Marshall
(604) 614-6762
quinnmarshall@hotmail.com
Jolie Estes, MS, CAE
Executive Director
5014 FM 1500
Paris, Texas 75460
(972) 715-8231
jolie@hooftrimmers.org
Bylaws & Rules Committee
Reviews and drafts proposed changes to the bylaws.
Hoof Health Conference Committee
Develops a comprehensive conference program to include educational sessions, networking, vendor promotion opportunities and hands-on interactive sessions to promote and support hoof trimmers.
Editorial Committee
Assists the newsletter editor with editorial content and advertising issues.
PR/Trade Shows Committee
Review public relations initiatives, including but not limited to PR campaigns, trade shows, marketing initiatives and other public relations related activities, for appropriateness and implementation.
Elections Committee
Oversees elections, counts votes and reports the results
Scholarship Committee
The scholarship is a member benefit and a way to help the families of its members. The scholarship committee reviews and evaluates all received applications for the purpose of awarding two $1,000 scholarships annually.
Nominating Committee
Present a slate of nominees to the Assembly, verify eligibility of nominees. The Nominating Committee will prepare a slate of nominees for the Executive Board of one nominee per office. Evaluates nominations for awards and memorials.
Website Committee
A useful and informative website is an essential member benefit. The Ad Hoc Website Review Committee was established to assist the HTA headquarters in maintaining the effectiveness of the Association’s website.
Resolutions Committee
Receives proposed resolutions from individual members, edits them for form and style, and reports them to the assembly. The Resolutions Committee will report all submitted resolutions, even those that it recommends for rejection.
Hoof Trimmers Association, Inc.
