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The Executive Board
Come Meet The Officers. Ever see any of these people at continuing education meetings and wonder who they are? Well, they're your OAVT officers and executive board! Don't be shy. They don't bite, but they do want to know what you think about the OAVT and veterinary technology in the state of Ohio. Next time you see one of these smiling faces introduce yourself, tell us how we can help you, and ask how you can help us!

President: Nikki Myers, RVT. I have been a technician for 6 years, and have been in this profession for almost 9 years. Currently I am the Lead Technician at Banfield the Pet Hospital of Grove City. I have lived in the Columbus area for 10 years. I started my college career at the University of Cincinnati, going for a biology degree, and finished my schooling at Columbus State Community College. I have always loved animals and knew that I would work with them one day. My family at home consists of 7 cats, Pepper, Nebby, Chip, Puff, Stoney, Edy and now Geri (a rescued 7 week only kitten that had to have her right rear leg amputated). I am very competitive and love sports, of course a Cleveland fan and those who know me, I am a Dale Jr. Fanatic.

Vice President: Linda Heidenreich. Linda Heidenreich graduated from Columbus State Community College in 2001. She worked in a mixed private practice for 8 years before joining MedVet's emergency department. She is on the CSCC advisory board and the Midwest Veterinary Conference Veterinary Technician committee.

Treasurer: Vicki Riley, RVT. Vicki Riley is a 1987 graduate of Columbus State Community College and is employed at Maumee Bay Veterinary Hospital in Oregon, OH. She also works part-time at Stautzenberger College in Toledo. She is on the advisory boards for Stautzenberger and Penta Career Center's Small Animal Care Program. She is on the following committees for the OAVT: membership, finance, constitution and the Midwest Veterinary Conference.

Recording Secretary: Mary Bentley, RVT. I graduated in 2000 from Cuyahoga Community College. I have worked in all aspects of a veterinary hospital. I am currently working at Dr. Pal's Small Animal Practice as Hospital Manager. I am currently working towards my manager certification. I am also on the PR and newsletter committees.

Corresponding Secretary: Kim Myers, RVT. A 1977 graduate of the University of Cincinnati's Veterinary Technician Program. In 1980 Kim received her B.S. in Biology from UC and started working as a Research Assistant at the University of Cincinnati.
In 1983 Kim began teaching in the same program that she graduated from six years before.
Kim is currently an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Technology at UC and hopes to continue teaching for many years to come.
Kim has been very active in the Cincinnati Veterinary Technicians Association, holding a position as President, Vice-President, or Board Member for more that 20 years.
Kim became involved with the OAVT a couple of years ago, is a District Representative, a member of the Publicity Committee and the Finance Committee.
Kim was honored at the 2004 Midwest Veterinary Conference when she received the Outstanding Technician of the Year, awarded by the OAVT.
Kim currently resides in Delhi, Ohio with her husband, three teenagers, two dogs, and one chinchilla.

Executive Secretary: Barbara Madison. I worked for the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association for 42 years and after retirement, the Ohio Association of Veterinary Technicians asked me to work for them as their Executive Secretary. Ever since the conception of the OAVT in 1976, I have worked with the OAVT while working for the OVMA. I have seen this organization grow to be one of the largest state associations for technicians in the country, and I am truly proud of my relationship with this great organization. I am honored to serve as your first Executive Secretary and will try to do the best job possible.

Immediate Past President: Dee Woebkenberg, BS, RVT. A 1998 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science and a 1989 graduate of the University of Cincinnati with an AAS degree in Veterinary Technology. She has worked at The Ohio State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital as the large animal anesthesia technician. Currently, she is working for Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio, as a Unit Leader, Veterinary Technician/Facilitator and is a lead member of the Anesthesia Excellence Team. She has won the Johnson & Johnson President Quality Award, Quantum Leap level for her work in anesthesia. During the past year, she has been the Recording Secretary for the OAVT and is the recipient of the 2002 Veterinary Technician of the Year Award.

OVMLB Liaison: Reneé Jessen, RVT. Renee was appointed by the governor to be the technician member of the OVMLB. She is a 1999 graduate of Stautzenberger College. She currently works in a small animal clinic. She enjoys horseback riding and wildlife rehabilitation.

NAVTA Liaison: Janet Buck, RVT. I have been involved with the OAVT since its inception in 1977 holding various offices from District 1 Representative, Treasurer, Vice President, President, and then liaison to the OVMLB. I served on the OVMLB from 1998 through 2005 and was on the CVTEA (AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities) from 1996 - 2002. I graduated from Columbus Technical Institute (now CSCC) in June 1974 and worked for Graber's Animal Hospital from June, 1974 until December 1996. I then went to Stautzenberger College where I became the Program Director for the VT program there. In the fall of 2002 I accepted my current position with Penta Career Center as a teacher for juniors and seniors in high school in a small animal care program. I have gone back to school to acquire my teaching degree. Personally, I have been married to Ken for 33 years and have a 26 year old daughter Jennifer and a newly acquired son-in-law Mark (as of 12/30/06). We have 3 pets, Sparkie, Bridgette, and Nike.