Board of Directors
![Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Chairman](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Davies-229x300.jpg)
Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Chairman
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Dominic P. Carota, Vice Chairman
Class of 2025
- Rita J. Biddle, Esq, Delegate, Ingham County Kennel Club, Inc.
- Dominic Palleschi Carota, Delegate, Pharaoh Hound Club of America
- Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Delegate, Springfield Kennel Club, Inc.
- Thomas Powers, Delegate, Kennel Club of Beverly Hills
Class of 2026
- Christopher L. Sweetwood, Delegate, Trap Falls Kennel Club
- Harold “Red” Tatro III, Delegate, Fort Worth Kennel Club
- Ann Wallin, Delegate, Atlanta Kennel Club
Class of 2027
- Dr. Charles Garvin, Delegate, Dalmatian Club of America
- Steven Hamblin, Delegate, Pekingese Club of America
- Daniel J. Smyth, Esq., Delegate, Burlington County Kennel Club
Class of 2028
- Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, PhD, Delegate, German Shepherd Dog Club of America
- Sally Fineburg, Delegate, Hatboro Dog Club, Inc.
- Dr. Michael Knight, PhD, Delegate, Texas Kennel Club
Ex Officio
- Dennis B. Sprung
Officers
AKC Officers are responsible for the day-to-day operations and carrying out the rules, regulations, policies and decisions as directed by the Board and/or delegate body.
Dennis B. Sprung
President and Chief Executive Officer
Gina M. DiNardo
Executive Secretary
Theodore Phillips
Chief Financial Officer