ALUMNI UPDATES

• Dr. Mark Ackermann (‘86) is the new director of the National Animal Disease Center (NADC) located in Ames. Ackermann is also a former professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine and previously served as director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University.

• Dr. Stacy Anderson (‘04), dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University, has been named to Today’s Veterinary Business “22 Extraordinary Women” listing.

• Dr. Paul Armbrecht (‘71) has been named a recipient of the Iowa Farm Bureau’s Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award for his dedication to his community and animal health as owner and veterinarian of the Lake City Veterinary Service, P.C.

• Dr. Scott Armbrust (‘75), president and owner of Paradocs Embryo Transfer, has received the Pioneer Award from the Dairy Shrine at the World Dairy Expo.

• Dr. Daniel Berkland (‘82), owner of the Sibley Veterinary Clinic, has been inducted into the 2022 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame.

• Dr. Daniel Edge (‘03), director of U.S. Petcare Medical Care for Zoetis, and his husband, A.J. Edge, have been named Zoetis’ Working Parents of the Year. Daniel and A.J. are fathers to two adopted sons, Jackson, 17, and Peyton, 12.

• Dr. Renee Funk (‘01) has been named the board representative for uniformed services for the American Association of Food Safety and Public Health Veterinarians. Funk recently retired as a captain in the U.S. Public Health Service.

• The Iowa Veterinary Medical Association has announced its 2022 awards including:

> IVMA Veterinarian of the Year - Dr. David Larson (‘77), retired owner/veterinarian of the Newton Veterinary Clinic

> IVMA Rising Star Award - Dr. Aubrey Cordray (‘14), owner/veterinarian of Humboldt Veterinary Clinic

> IVMA Healthcare Team Service Award - Tri-Vet Associates staff who serve the communities of Dyersville, Farley and Holy Cross. Iowa State veterinary graduates at Tri-Vet include Dr. Ashley Klein (‘16), Dr. Dewayne Rahe (‘77) retired, Dr. Earl Goerdt (‘69) retired, Dr. Jared Jacobson (‘13), Dr. Jennifer Hosch (‘09), Dr. Judd Grover (‘96), Dr. Paul Herrig (‘81) retired, Dr. Scott Reitzler (‘01), Dr. Tim Sprank (‘08), Dr. Todd Kluesner (‘02); and Dr. Leah Hageman (‘21).

• Dr. Phillip Jardon (‘86) has received the California Animal Nutrition Conference Meritorious Award for his contributions to the animal nutrition and feed industry. Jardon is a dairy technical consultant for Elanco Animal Health.

• Dr. Nicholas Lauterbach (‘18) has accepted a new position as a technical services veterinarian with Pharmgate Animal Health and will work with veterinarians and production teams at swine operations to help create and execute swine health protocols.

• Dr. Heather Loenser (‘03), Glen Gardner, New Jersey, has been named chief veterinary officer of Suveto.

• Dr. Daryl Olsen (‘82), Audubon, Iowa, has been chosen to continue to lead the Swine Health Information Center Board of Directors.

• Dr. Jack Shere (‘87), Washington, D.C., is serving as president of the American Veterinary Epidemiology Society.

• Three CVM alumni were recognized recently by the South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association

> Dr. Chris Chase (‘80) received the Distinguished Service Award

> Dr. Holly Roe-Johnson (‘97) was named DVM of the Year

> Dr. Jamie Zuidema (‘14) was named the recipient of the Emerging Leader Award

• Dr. Heather Lerseth (‘07), Groton, South Dakota, has been elected president-elect of the South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association. Other SDVMA officers include Dr. Carolyn Geis (‘15), Groton, immediate past president; Dr. Anna Braunschmidt (‘09), Garretson, District 1 representative; Dr. Heidi Sorensen (‘91), Waterton, District 2 representative; and Dr. Chris Chase (‘80), Brookings, AVMA delegate.

• The Veterinary Medical Alumni Association (VMAA) presented its alumni awards during Homecoming ‘22. Recipients included Dr. Kyle Eggers (‘16), Midwest Veterinary Clinic in Hubbard, Outstanding Mentor Award; and Dr. Charles Lemme (‘75), retired veterinarian and the vice chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, Outstanding Service Award.