MVMA Candidates - Summer 2023

2024 OFFICER CANDIDATES

Note: Official ballots will be mailed or emailed on or before September 1, 2023.

Candidate for President Elect

Dr. Kacie Ulhorn grew up in Macon, Missouri. She attended college at Southwest Missouri State University, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. She graduated in 2010 from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Ulhorn joined the Hermann Veterinary Clinic immediately after graduation and is now a co-owner of that multi-doctor practice. She enjoys the variety of a mixed animal practice and is happy to work with livestock and pets alike. Dr. Ulhorn lives near Hermann with her husband Tim and their four children. They share their farm with 3 dogs, an awesome orange cat, a small beef herd, and a few goats. Dr. Ulhorn has previously served as East Central VMA treasurer and president, followed by two 3-year terms as the East Central VMA Delegate to the Board of the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association. Additionally, Dr. Ulhorn is a graduate of the inaugural class of the MVMA Power of 10 program and served on the planning committee when MVMA hosted the Heartland Veterinary Leadership Conference. She also led the task force that established the Ortu Stella young veterinarian award. Dr. Ulhorn has extensive leadership training through involvement in the National FFA Organization, where she was awarded her American Degree and served as Missouri State Officer. She is a member of St. George Catholic Church and the Hermann Jaycees. Four kids ago, when Dr. Ulhorn had free time, she enjoyed hiking, canoeing, gardening, traveling, and spending time with friends. Her current favorite hobby is coaching t-ball.

“Organized veterinary medicine is very important to me. I truly love this career and serving our association would be an honor. Continuing the services MVMA currently provides our members and continually searching for emerging needs is very important to me. Veterinary medicine is always changing as are the needs of veterinarians and animal owners. I believe my skill set and experiences will allow me to serve our membership well.

Kacie Ulhorn, DVM

Candidate for Secretary-Treasurer

Shelia Taylor, D.V.M. received her degree from the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. After practicing in private small animal practice for several years, she taught in Bioclinical Sciences at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, MO for twenty-five years finally retiring from this position in 2022. Currently, she is enjoying retirement while also doing relief work in Ozark, MO.

“Being involved in organized veterinary medicine has given me an understanding of what our state and national veterinary organizations can do for their membership and the practice of veterinary medicine. Certainly a better understanding of the issues surrounding our profession today has given me an increased appreciation of what veterinarians face every day, whether one is in private practice or in other areas in which our degree is utilized. Today’s issues of corporate practices, veterinarian and veterinarian technician shortages, others wanting to infringe on the practice of veterinary medicine, as well as many other issues, must be addressed proactively and solutions must be found. Serving as your Secretary-Treasurer over the last several years has allowed me to help make sure that our organization is healthy financially in order to meet the needs of our members and our profession. Therefore, I am once again asking for your support as I run for your Secretary-Treasurer. The officer team, Executive Board and state office have worked hard to maintain the standards of the association and I wish to continue this honored tradition in this officer position. Thank you for your time and your support.”

Shelia Taylor, DVM

Candidate for Vice President

Dr. Julie King currently works in small animal general practice at Branson Veterinary Hospital. She graduated from Missouri State University in 2007 with a B.S. in Animal Science and the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. She has been very active in the MVMA since she was a recent graduate serving in varying roles such as SW district VP, SW District voting delegate, and was a member of the inaugural Power of 10 class. She also is a co-chair for the Christian Veterinary Medicine Fellowship Group of SW MO.

When not at work she enjoys reading, porch sitting, and watching crime shows on tv. She is also very active in her church, where she sings on the praise and worship team. She is married to Will King, master electrician and owner/operator of KW Electrical Services. They have a feline child named Liam who keeps them entertained and on their toes.

I feel very blessed to be part of the greatest profession- veterinary medicine! Veterinary medicine is all about serving-we serve the general public by helping and healing animals. The profession has given me so much fulfillment and purpose and I love what I do. I have been serving my profession through my involvement in MVMA since I was a recent graduate. I have served as VP of the SW district, voting delegate for the SW district, and was a member of the inaugural Power of 10 class. Each role has been a blessing and a privilege. I wish to continue to serve my profession and contribute to keeping us the greatest profession!

Julie King, DVM

Candidate for Vice President

Dr. Lynn Martin grew up in Minnesota spending time in her parent’s mixed animal practice before attending North Dakota State University. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2014 achieving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health. Dr. Martin then joined Retama Equine Hospital in San Antonio for an intensive private practice equine internship. In 2015, Dr. Martin returned to the University of Missouri to complete a Large Animal Internal Medicine residency program with an emphasis in equine medicine. She spent two years as a postdoctoral fellow, teaching veterinary students and conducting research for her PhD program in comparative ophthalmology.

She is currently an Assistant Teaching Professor of Equine Internal Medicine in the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at the University of Missouri.

Outside of academia, Dr. Martin is presently serving her second term as an At-Large Delegate for the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), is a member of the MVMA Equine, Legislative, and 2024 Convention Planning Committees, and is immediate past chair of the Missouri Horse Council. She is a member of the AVMA, AAEP, ACVIM, AQHA, NCHA, and Missouri Farm Bureau. She resides in central Missouri on a family farm where she and her husband have a row crop operation and raise western performance horses.

“I have always considered organized medicine to be important for preserving the duty and responsibility of our veterinary profession for the communities in which we serve. A leadership role in the MVMA, while working closely with other members and stakeholders, furthers the integrity, education, and rights of our vocation.”

Lynn M. Martin, DVM, MPH, DACVIM (LAIM)

Please return your ballots by October 1, 2023.

NOTE: Vice president candidates are listed alphabetically in the “Officer Candidate” article in this issue of the “Quarterly”. Candidates names and bios will be reversed on the official ballot mailed by September 1, 2023. An electronic or paper ballot will be sent according to your preference we have on file.

2024 AT-LARGE DELEGATE CANDIDATES

Note: Official ballots will be mailed or emailed on or before September 1, 2023. You will be asked on the ballot to vote for three (3) candidates out of the four (4) choices.

The top three candidates based on votes will win the positions. The At-Large Delegate one-year terms will begin with the January 2023 convention.

Melissa Boldan, DVM

West Central District

Melissa Boldan grew up south of Columbia in a rodeo family. She graduated from MU CVM in 2012. After a couple years of mixed animal practice, she returned to her hometown to pursue small animal practice. She works in Columbia at Trailside Animal Hospital where she delights in building lifelong friendships with clients. When she’s not at the clinic, she’s chasing her three boys around and playing chauffeur for their various sports and activities I got into veterinary medicine, not only because I love the medicine and pets, but because I love the people. I have a strong sense of community and strive to make those that I’m a part of, better. I would truly enjoy the opportunity to serve as a liaison to one of my favorite communities, my MVMA peers. There will always be challenges on the horizon that our organization is working to meet. I look forward to being a part of the effort.

Jamie Hall, DVM

East Central District

Dr. Hall graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. From there she began her career as a mixed animal practitioner in Central Missouri. She was able to practice in Missouri for two years then her husband and herself decided to move to Nebraska to continue our veterinary experience. They started their family in Nebraska and practiced there for 6 years before moving home, when she made a career change with the MO Dept of Ag.

I have developed a love for serving people so that they can be better and do better. Serving as an At-Large-Delegate is just a step in the process to better serve my fellow veterinarians. Some of my greatest joys are seeing veterinarians working together to promote the profession, the humananimal bond, and agriculture. I also want to encourage and support our young veterinarians as they start their exciting veterinary journey.

Erica Nowlin, DVM

Greater Kansas City District

Dr. Erica Nowlin is a 2013 graduate of the MU-CVM. She practices small animal medicine at Excelsior Springs Animal Clinic and loves being a GP with an interest in dentistry. In the MVMA, she has attended state conventions, leadership conferences, and was a member of the Power of 10. She participates on committees and is an Academy member. She attended AVMA’s Leadership Conference and is currently serving as an At-Large Delegate for the KCVMA.

All through my life I have enjoyed volunteering for positions that help the community around me. The MVMA provides community education, outreach, support for veterinarians, and it monitors legislation. With this experience, I can grow as a leader myself while providing a positive, openminded perspective to our organization. Servant leadership is the best way I can support the industry that has given me so much. Please consider me for this honor.

Sarah Reinkemeyer,DVM

East Central District

Dr. Reinkemeyer grew up on a small diversified family farm in central Missouri. She graduated from the University of Missouri - College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. She was a practicing veterinarian for two years at a mixed animal practice in rural Missouri before transitioning to a regulatory veterinarian in 2018. She is currently working as the State Epidemiologist and district Veterinarian for the Missouri Department of Agriculture.

I wish to fulfill my final term as At-Large Delegate to become more active within the MVMA as well as expand on leadership abilities and knowledge. I have previously participated in the Power of Ten. This was a wonderful opportunity and truly opened my eyes to what the organization has to offer. I would like to continue to serve the organization by serving as an At-Large Delegate.