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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 allysonp@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.

Customer Service (817) 222-6423
Rush Group (817) 222-6425
Online Registration Group ext.793
Registration Fax (817) 222-8458
Managing Director  
Cindy Grier ext. 413

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 (817) 222-8455 or ext. 773
Senior Director of Show and Contest
Holly Nelson ext. 446
Director of Judges
Candy Jebavy 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
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
PAC Coordinator
Barbara Scheffler ext. 235
Show Records (817) 222-8455 or ext. 773
Performance Fax (817) 222-8489

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.

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

Paint Horse Journal - Official publication of APHA.

Managing Editor
Jessica Hein ext. 349
Assistant Editor
Abby Wilder Boatwright ext. 336
Circulation Manager
Brenda Jewell (866) 745-4968 (PHJ4YOU)
(817) 222-6431 or ext. 431
Journal Fax (817) 222-8466
 
U.S. / International Sales
Lesile Thompson (817) 222-6432 or ext. 432
Classifieds
Anthony Bennett (817) 222-6430 or ext. 430
 
Art Director
Art Vasquez (817) 222-6421 or ext. 421
Production Coordinator
Patricia Hellam ext. 415
Journal / Marketing
Laura Jesberg ext. 219

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

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

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

General Information (817) 222-8456
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 (817) 222-6444

General Store - Variety of APHA merchandise for sale.

Allyson Pennington 817-222-6411
generalstore@apha.com
Orders Toll-Free
(877) 460-6275

Forms Requests

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

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

Public Relations/Marketing
Cristin Conner (817) 222-6409 or ext. 409
Michelle Reichert (817) 222-6429 or ext. 429
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/Director Manager
Julie Haney ext. 404
Sponsor/International Manager
Jennifer Frye ext. 402
Managing Director of Facilities
Audrey Choate (817) 222-6410
Director of Human Resources
Judy Mitchell ext. 443
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