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About the American Kennel Club

AKC Board of Directors & Executive Officers

AKC Board of Directors
John Ricard

Board of Directors

Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Chairman
Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Chairman
Dr. Michael Knight, Vice Chairman
Dr. Michael Knight, Vice Chairman

Class of 2026

  • Christopher L. Sweetwood, Delegate, Trap Falls Kennel Club
  • Harold “Red” Tatro III, Delegate, Fort Worth Kennel Club
  • Ann Wallin, Delegate, Atlanta Kennel Club

Class of 2027

  • Dr. Charles Garvin, Delegate, Dalmatian Club of America
  • Steven Hamblin, Delegate, Pekingese Club of America
  • Daniel J. Smyth, Esq., Delegate, Burlington County Kennel Club

Class of 2028

  • Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, PhD, Delegate, German Shepherd Dog Club of America
  • Sally Fineburg, Delegate, Hatboro Dog Club, Inc.
  • Dr. Michael Knight, PhD, Delegate, Texas Kennel Club

Class of 2029

  • Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Delegate, Springfield Kennel Club, Inc.
  • Eduardo T. Fugiwara, Delegate, Two Cities Kennel Club
  • Robin Stansell, Delegate, French Bull Dog Club of America
  • Sylvia A. Thomas, Delegate, Kennel Club of Riverside

President Emeritus

  • Dennis B. Sprung

Officers

AKC Officers are responsible for the day-to-day operations and carrying out the rules, regulations, policies and decisions as directed by the Board and/or delegate body.

Gina DiNardo
Gina M. DiNardo
President & CEO

Sheila Goffe
Sheila Goffe
Executive Secretary


Gordon Comfort
Chief Operating Officer

Theodore Phillips
Theodore Phillips
Chief Financial Officer