Board Members
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.
2025 Board Members (click on names for full bio)
Christopher Carpenter, DVM, MBA
Executive Director
Holly Cummings, LVT
Emilio DeBess, DVM, MPVM
Brian Herrin, DVM, PhD
President
Kathryn Junkins Sarpong, DVM, DABVP
Vice President/President Elect
Kelsey Marble, DVM
Rick Marrinson, DVM
Chris McMahan, MS, PhD
Secretary/Treasurer
I. Craig Prior, BVSC, CVJ
Cassan Pulaski, DVM, MPH
Kathryn Reif, MSPH, PhD
Gaura Shah, DVM
Heather D.S. Walden, MS, PhD
Michael J. Yabsley, MS, PhD, FRES
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- About CAPC
- Mission
- Board Members
- Christopher Carpenter, DVM, MBA
- Holly Cummings, LVT
- Emilio DeBess, DVM, MPVM
- Brian Herrin, DVM, PhD
- Kathryn Junkins Sarpong, DVM, DABVP
- Kelsey Marble, DVM
- Rick Marrinson, DVM
- Chris McMahan, MS, PhD
- I. Craig Prior, BVSC, CVJ
- Cassan Pulaski, DVM, MPH
- Kathryn Reif, PhD, M.S.PH.
- Gaura Shah, DVM
- Heather D.S. Walden, MS, PhD
- Michael J Yabsley, MS, PhD, FRES
- Emeritus Members
- Sponsors
- Media
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- CAPC Top Ten Cities Reports