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We are dedicated to providing quality service and programs to our members and those who love the American Paint Horse. Use this list of extensions to dial directly or send an e-mail message to the person who can help you.

Need Help?
But unsure who to contact? Send your questions to askapha@apha.com. We'll make sure your message is delivered to the right person!

Brochure Requests
If you would like to receive brochures, just send your request, name, and address (or APHA ID number) to kcarter@apha.com.

Dial Direct or Use the Extension
Several departments now have direct lines, allowing you to dial the department directly. The direct dial number will connect you more quickly. The extensions are useful if you need to speak with representatives of several different departments.

Registration Department - Responsible for registration and transfers, including stallion breeding reports, registration applications and certificates, pedigrees, registration rules.

General Information (817) 222-8451
Customer Service (817) 222-6423
Rush Group (817) 222-6425
Online Registration Group ext.793
Managing Director  
Cindy Grier ext. 413
Director of Registration  
Allyson Pennington ext. 437
   

Performance Department - Responsible for show rules, approval and results; performance points; performance awards; Amateur/ Novice Amateur, Youth/ Novice Youth, Breeders’ Trust/ Breeders’ Futurity, Judges, and Paint Alternative Competition (PAC) programs.

Performance Direct Line (817) 222-8455
General Information ext. 773
Senior Director of Show and Contest
Holly Nelson ext. 446
Director of Judges
Candy Cain ext. 416
Director of Show Services
Barbara Scheffler ext. 235
Director of Breeders' Trust/ Breeders' Futurity
Steven Imhof ext. 441
Directors of Youth Activities
Shelly Switzer-deBarbanson ext. 436
Candice Lancaster ext. 248
Director of Amateur Activities & Show Marketing
Amy Stapleton ext. 447
Show Approval Manager
Linda Knowles ext. 245
Show Events Coordinator
DaLaine Stephens ext. 360
Awards Coordinator
Melinda Bowlin ext. 222
Show Results Manager
LeAnn Fast ext. 244
Performance Department Administrative Assistant/ PAC Coordinator
Jennifer Frye ext. 249
Show Records ext. 773

Recreational Riding/Ride America -

Managing Director
Cindy Grier ext. 413
Director of Recreational Riding/Ride America
  ext. 439

Member Services - Responsible for member benefits, legal services and international members.

General Information ext. 776
Managing Director
Bob Steach ext. 405
Director of Member Services
Jan Anderson ext. 414

Paint Horse Journal - Official publication of APHA.

Editor
Jeannie Putney ext. 434
Associate Editor
Jessica Hein ext. 349
Assistant Editor
Abby Wilder ext. 336
General Information / Circulation
Abby Claude (866) 745-4968 (PHJ4YOU)
(817) 222-6431 or ext. 431
 
Sales/Western Region
Cristin Conner (817) 222-6432 or ext. 432
Sales/Eastern Region
Teresa Burleson (817) 222-6430 or ext. 430
 
Art Director
Art Vasquez (817) 222-6421 or ext. 421
Production Coordinator
Patricia Hellam ext. 431
Color Management
Dave Clowers ext.291
Graphic Artists
Robert Forston ext. 241
Susan Sampson ext. 270
Jim West ext. 224
Kelly Wise  
Journal / Marketing
Laura Jesberg ext. 219

Accounting Department - Responsible for financial management of the association. Payables, receivables, employee benefits, Journal billing and subscriptions.

Director of Accounting
Rosemary Teate ext. 422
Accounts Receivable ext. 772
Accounts Payable ext. 352
Journal Billing (817) 222-8454 or ext. 789
Accounting Fax (817) 222-8467

Field Services - Responsible for ranch and individual inspections, DNA genetic testing and drug testing.

General Information (817) 222-8456 or ext. 777
Managing Director
Cindy Grier ext. 413
Blood Typing/DNA Genetic Tests ext. 221
Semen Transport ext. 221
Embryo Transfer ext. 221

Racing - Responsible for maintaining all race records.

Director of Racing
Karen Utecht ext. 444

General Store - Variety of APHA merchandise for sale.

Questions ext. 300
Orders Toll-Free
(877) 460-6275

Forms Requests

During Office Hours ext. 261
24-Hour Line ext. 271
Kathy Carter  

Public Relations & Marketing - Responsible for APHA marketing, promotion, advertising, press releases and general communications.

Director of Public Relations/Marketing
Jerry Circelli (817) 222-6438
Assistant
Brenda Jewell ext. 433
Special Projects & Promotions
Laura Jesberg ext. 219

Information Technology - Responsible for electronic management of all data, programming, computer support, and APHA's websites.

Manager
Kelvin Oostra ext. 406
Director of Websites
Robert Owens ext. 294
Programmers
Tracy Madison ext. 342
Chad Rasmussen ext. 284
Operator / Network Assistants
Nathan Martin ext. 214
Dan Hoffmann ext. 295
Department Assistant
Theresa Brown ext. 225

Administration - Responsible for management of the association and human resources. Coordinates the activities of the APHA Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Workshop, Convention and Regional Clubs.

Executive Director
Lex Smurthwaite ext. 403
Director of Administration
Theresa Anderson ext. 403
Senior Executive Administrator
Bob Steach ext. 405
Regional Club Manager
Julie Haney ext. 404
National Director Manager
Shari Barnhouse ext. 402
Facilities Managing Director
Audrey Choate ext. 410
Human Resources Manager
Judy Mitchell ext. 443
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P.O. Box 961023 • Fort Worth, Texas 76161-0023
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