Executive Committee
President: Dave Ferguson, CJF, TE;
                 Cambridge, MD
Mission: Responsible for the overall operation of the AFA by working with the AFA office staff and reporting to the AFA Board of Directors.

Standing Committees:

Achievement Committee
Chairman: Eric Nygaard, CJF;
                  Sarasota, FL
Mission: To publicly recognize special efforts by, for and on behalf of farriers in various areas of activity.

American Farriers Team Committee
Chairman: Roy Bloom, CJF;
                  Drummond, WI
Mission: Administer the Team and assist in developing the policy of the Board regarding the AFT.

Bylaws Committee
Chairman: Allen Smith, CJF;
                  Sherborn, MA
Mission: To assist the Association in implementation of, and prudent revisions to, an effective set of rules to govern the AFA.

Certification Committee
Chairman: John Voigt, CJF;
                  Carbondale, IL
Mission: Conduct AFA Certification examinations.

Convention Coordinating
Chairman: Greg Johnson, CF;
                  Elkhorn, NE
Mission:  Plan and organize the AFA Annual Convention.   Preview site selections and make recommendations to the BOD for future convention sites.

Cultural Exchange Committee
Chairman: Vern Powell, CF

Marengo, IL

Mission: To select, organize and supervise an international exchange of farriers between the AFA and participating national farriery associations.

Education Committee
Chairman:   Bob Smith, CF;
                   Sacremento, CA
Mission: To develop and implement training programs for pre-certification of farriers, horse owners, and veterinarian students.   To work closely with the Certification Committee on the evolution of certification protocol and content.

Equine Research Committee
Chairman: Jim Zieger
                  Monson, MA
Mission: To encourage and develop research which specifically benefits the farrier.

Finance Committee
Chairman: John Blombach, CJF
                  Westminster, MA
Mission: Advise the executive committee on policies of maintenance, intent and disbursement of all funds.

Kentucky Horse Prark Visibility Committee

Chairman: Harlan Pennington,

Lexington, KY

Mission: To improve the visibility of the Farrier Shop at the Kentucky Horse Park

Member Services Committee
Chairman: Nancy Zwicker, CJF

                   Ravensdale, WA
Mission: To develop and enhance the membership benefits and services provided by various vendors through the AFA to its members.

Nominations & Elections Committee
Chairman: Don Gustafson CJF;
                  Palo Alto, CA
Mission: Organize and oversee the administration of AFA elections

Public Relations/MarketingCommittee
Chairman: Pat Burton
Mission: To develop and implement a marketing strategy to promote the mission and objectives of the American Farrier's Association to farriers, horse-owners, veterinarians, and the general public.

Publications Committee (aka Editorial Review Board)
Chairman: Debora Ash, CF
                  Peterborough, NH
Mission:  To review the publications of the American Farrier's Association, including the articles written for the Professional Farrier magazine, for content and consistent message in promoting the Association.  

Rules Committee
Chairman: Myron McLane, CJF;
                  Somerset, MA
Mission: Administration of all facets of the AFA's Annual Forging Contest National Forging & Horseshoeing Competition.

Website Committee

Chairman: Tom Stovall

Mission:

Ad-Hoc Committees: