CHF Officers & Board of Directors

The Collie Health Foundation (CHF) is governed by a dedicated team of officers and board of directors, serving staggered terms to ensure continuity and expertise in advancing Collie health research. Officers, elected for two-year terms, include a President, Vice Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer, who oversee daily operations, grant approvals, and educational initiatives. The Board of Directors, with four-year terms, provides strategic guidance on funding priorities like genetic studies and DNA banking, drawing from breeders, veterinarians, and Collie enthusiasts. This volunteer-led structure, outlined in CHF’s bylaws, fosters transparent decision-making and collaboration, driving the foundation’s mission since 1986 to invest nearly $2 million in grants for Collie-specific conditions.

Officers 2026-2028

President
Kathy Conroy

Vice President
Chuck Bessant

Vice President
Dawn Thomas

Secretary
Glenna Fiddyment

Treasurer
Karen Anderson

Directors

Patt Caldwell

Yvonne Evans

Ginny White

Robette Johns

Johanna Lance

Dr. Nancy Kelso

Isabel Ososki

Dr. Janice Park

Dr. John Strassner

Cheryl Sulewski

Dr. April Hain Trevino

Image of sleeping smooth collie.
Sable Collie dressing up for the 4th of July.
Collie puppy playing in the mirror.
Smooth collie jumping over the hurdle in agility.
Image of 4 Collie puppies playing tug-of-war with a stuffed toy.
Two beautiful sable Collie puppies with their front feet on a rail.
Photo of Ch. Blu Ridge Say It Ain't So as a puppy. He is a Blue Merle smooth Collie.
Photo of a 3 weeks old Tri colored Collie puppy sitting in silk flowers.
Smooth Collie tolerating her baby.
Photo of smooth sable collie named Smoochie.
Photo of 2 collie puppy howling with their heads up.