Board and Committee Members
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) maintains a webpage where existing board members can access resources and the requirements of their board membership. In addition, interested applicants can research board vacancies and apply for membership on a DCA board.
| VMB Member | Appointment Date | Reappointment Date | Term Expiration Date | Position | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Preciosa S. Solacito, DVM, President | August 24, 2020 | June 1, 2024 | Licensee | Governor | |
| Kristi Pawlowski, RVT, Vice President | June 23, 2023 | June 1, 2026 | Licensee | Governor | |
| Christina Bradbury, DVM | October 12, 2018 | April 21, 2023 | June 1, 2026 | Licensee | Governor |
| Patrick Espinoza | June 28, 2024 | June 1, 2026 | Public | Governor | |
| Barrie Grant, DVM | February 23, 2023 | June 1, 2025 | Licensee | Governor | |
| Steven Manyak, DVM | August 5, 2024 | June 1, 2027 | Licensee | Governor | |
| Vacant | June 1, 2026 | Public | Speaker of the Assembly | ||
| Vacant | June 1, 2028 | Public | Senate Rules Committee |
| MDC Member | Appointment Date | Reappointment Date | Term Expiration Date | Position | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Ussery, RVT, Chair | October 21, 2021 | June 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 | Licensee | Veterinary Medical Board |
| Cheryl Waterhouse, DVM, Vice-Chair | May 24, 2023 | June 30, 2026 | Licensee | Veterinary Medical Board | |
| Kathy Bowler | April 19, 2023 | June 30, 2026 | Public | Veterinary Medical Board | |
| Jeni Goedken, DVM | June 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 | Licensee | Veterinary Medical Board | |
| Barrie Grant, DVM | October 17, 2023 | June 1, 2025 | VMB | Statutory | |
| Mark Nunez, DVM | June 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 | Licensee | Veterinary Medical Board | |
| Kristi Pawlowski, RVT | June 28, 2023 | June 1, 2026 | VMB | Statutory | |
| Leah Shufelt, RVT | May 23, 2018 | July 23, 2020 / October 18, 2023 | June 30, 2026 | Licensee | Veterinary Medical Board |
| Richard Sullivan, DVM | April 17, 2019 | April 20, 2022 | June 30, 2025 | Licensee | Veterinary Medical Board |