NEW YEAR, NEW BOARD LEADERSHIP AND BOARD MEMBERS
As we welcome the new year, WILMAH is excited to announce some important changes to our board. In line with the term limits associated with Officer roles, we have people in new leadership positions and have welcomed several new, talented people to the WILMAH board.
Below is a list of the current Officer and Board Members and their respective responsibilities.
WILMAH OFFICERS
Chairperson: Jessica Bayer
Vice Chair: Trisha Wheeler
Secretary: Krista Hospodarsky (New)
Membership: Beth Womack (New)
Treasurer: Meggan Harris
WILMAH BOARD MEMBERS
Co-Community: Heather Fox
Mentorship: Melissa Howe (New)
MarCom: Cathy Martin
Prof Development: Lesli Stasiek
Co-Community: Laura Watenpool
We want to thank all of the board members, Lisa Foley, Keri Weppler, Anna Redish and Nikkia Starks, whohave moved off the board for all their hard work and volunteering their time and talents.
The new board looks forward to serving WILMAH in 2025 and have some exciting things in store for you!
MEET JESSICA BAYER; OUR NEW CHAIR
We are proud to (re)introduce Jessica Bayer as the new Chair of WILMAH. Jessica brings a wealth of experience and a passion for leadership. Jessica was the Vice Chair prior to her new position.
Current Role:Senior Director of Sales, Companion Animal, MWI
About Jessica:Jessica grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, and has lived in Atlanta for over 20 years. She is married to Russ, her college sweetheart, whom she met at Miami University of Ohio (often referred to as the Miami Merger). They have two sons: Tyler, a freshman in college, and Jacob, a junior in high school who is very active in both baseball and football. Their family also includes several pets: Tank, their silver lab, and three cats named Wally, Gunner, and Cutter. Jessica spends most of her time attending sporting events, going on long walks with Tank, and coaching volleyball on the side.
What Jessica likes best about being on the WILMAH board:“Serving on the board of WILMAH since its inception has been an absolute pleasure, and it truly helps “fill my cup” to give back to the animal health community. One of the best aspects of being on the board is collaborating with fellow board members. This group is exceptional; we have built a strong network and formed lasting friendships. The members of this board are among the best leaders in the industry, and it has been an honor to serve alongside them. Additionally, meeting our members from various organizations within the industry has been a rewarding experience. The more members I meet, the more I realize how fortunate I am to be a part of this wonderful organization.”
Fun fact about Jessica: She would like to drive a monster truck once in her lifetime.
The first 2025 Webinar is March 13th!
Realistic Career Conversations with Lesli Stasiek
Join our own Lesli Stasiek as she explores how to have realistic career conversations that can shape your professional journey and help you set achievable goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical strategies and tips for navigating your career path with confidence!
March 13th, 2025 at 12:00 EST
REGISTER NOW!
A 2025 SNEAK PEAK!
We have a lot of great things planned for 2025. Here are just a few of them:
A New Website
Thanks to all of you who participated in the surveys sent out last year. We are happy to say that the new website is under development and will be going live late this Spring! We will post new information as it becomes available.
New Mentor Platform!
WILMAH has contracted with a new platform that will make connecting mentors with mentees much easier! There is always a demand for mentors, so consider signing up when we send out additional information in early March.
Wilmah Webinar Series
Our Realistic Career Conversation webinar In March is the first of a quarterly series. We have a great lineup of webinars in store for you to help you with your personal and professional growth.
The Return of the Wilmah Summit!
That’s right! It’s back! Our last summit was a terrific success and we are so excited for our next event. We are finalizing the location and will be sending out exact dates for you to hold your calendars very soon. We expect the event to be in the early November timeframe. Can’t wait to see you there!
Feb 2025
