USERL Board of Directors:
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USERL's Board of Directors consist of 5 members. The Board of Directors is the governing body of USERL. They set the policies for the organization, monitor the organization’s operations and their effectiveness, serve as public figures for the organization (fundraising, by directly donating to the non-profit and soliciting donations from others and advocating for USERL), and ensure legal and ethical integrity.
Each board member also has certain legal obligations, known as duties:
* Take reasonable care when making decisions for the organization (called “duty of care”)
* Act in the best interest of the organization (called “duty of loyalty”)
* Act in accordance with the organization’s mission (called “duty of obedience”)
* Stand aside when there is a conflict of interest" (called “recusal”)
Correspondence with the Board Members can be sent to info@userl.org.
Each board member also has certain legal obligations, known as duties:
* Take reasonable care when making decisions for the organization (called “duty of care”)
* Act in the best interest of the organization (called “duty of loyalty”)
* Act in accordance with the organization’s mission (called “duty of obedience”)
* Stand aside when there is a conflict of interest" (called “recusal”)
Correspondence with the Board Members can be sent to info@userl.org.
Board Chair: Jennifer Malpass
Jennifer Malpass holds a degree in Veterinary Medical Technology from Central Carolina Community College and has been a licensed Veterinary Technician with the state of North Carolina for the past 14 years with an emphasis on equine medicine, and a total of 25 years experience in horse care and management in the horse industry. Her career began at NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital as a licensed technician in the Large Animal Hospital for 3 years. Horse care education has been a forefront of Jennifer’s equine medical career and she has written for several publications in the past on equine health as a freelance writer, such as EQUUS and Southeast Equine. Her passion for education advocacy led her to the role as an Equine Cruelty Investigator for the United States Equine Rescue League, Inc. in 2004. As her involvement deepened, Jennifer took on the role of USERL NC - Triangle Regional Director (2005) and as Grant Coordinator (2006). She was voted in as a Board Member in late 2006 and became Board Chair in July of 2007.
Jennifer has numerous continuing education hours for equine health and welfare including national certification in equine cruelty, and also has some law enforcement curriculum continuing education to better understand and help counties with equine cruelty cases. She is also responsible for organizing and instructing the USERL Equine Cruelty Investigation Course in NC for Animal Control and Law Enforcement. She has been deposed as an expert witness in a dozen North Carolina equine cruelty cases and assists counties with equine care education for horse owners in the prevention of equine neglect and abuse.
Jennifer Malpass holds a degree in Veterinary Medical Technology from Central Carolina Community College and has been a licensed Veterinary Technician with the state of North Carolina for the past 14 years with an emphasis on equine medicine, and a total of 25 years experience in horse care and management in the horse industry. Her career began at NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital as a licensed technician in the Large Animal Hospital for 3 years. Horse care education has been a forefront of Jennifer’s equine medical career and she has written for several publications in the past on equine health as a freelance writer, such as EQUUS and Southeast Equine. Her passion for education advocacy led her to the role as an Equine Cruelty Investigator for the United States Equine Rescue League, Inc. in 2004. As her involvement deepened, Jennifer took on the role of USERL NC - Triangle Regional Director (2005) and as Grant Coordinator (2006). She was voted in as a Board Member in late 2006 and became Board Chair in July of 2007.
Jennifer has numerous continuing education hours for equine health and welfare including national certification in equine cruelty, and also has some law enforcement curriculum continuing education to better understand and help counties with equine cruelty cases. She is also responsible for organizing and instructing the USERL Equine Cruelty Investigation Course in NC for Animal Control and Law Enforcement. She has been deposed as an expert witness in a dozen North Carolina equine cruelty cases and assists counties with equine care education for horse owners in the prevention of equine neglect and abuse.
Board Member: Bruce Wagman
Bruce Wagman was voted in as a Board Member for USERL in April of this year. Bruce is partner is Schiff Harden, LLP and his specialty in animal law litigation, consultation and education greatly benefits the Board of Directors for USERL. In his career, he has brought and tried multiple state and federal cases involving a wide range of animal law issues, including the following:
* Animal hoarding
* Cruelty
* Exotic animals in entertainment
* Biomedical research
* Farmed animals
* Complex animal injury cases
* Dog bite
* Animal ownership
* Veterinary malpractice
* Pet custody
Mr. Wagman has a nationwide practice and represents many animal protection groups, as well as individual clients. He is the author of the first casebook used in law schools on the subject (Animal Law).
Mr. Wagman is the Chief Outside Litigation Counsel of the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), and in that role oversees and devises ALDF's nationwide animal protection litigation program.
Click here for a complete view of Bruce Wagman's biography.
Bruce Wagman was voted in as a Board Member for USERL in April of this year. Bruce is partner is Schiff Harden, LLP and his specialty in animal law litigation, consultation and education greatly benefits the Board of Directors for USERL. In his career, he has brought and tried multiple state and federal cases involving a wide range of animal law issues, including the following:
* Animal hoarding
* Cruelty
* Exotic animals in entertainment
* Biomedical research
* Farmed animals
* Complex animal injury cases
* Dog bite
* Animal ownership
* Veterinary malpractice
* Pet custody
Mr. Wagman has a nationwide practice and represents many animal protection groups, as well as individual clients. He is the author of the first casebook used in law schools on the subject (Animal Law).
Mr. Wagman is the Chief Outside Litigation Counsel of the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), and in that role oversees and devises ALDF's nationwide animal protection litigation program.
Click here for a complete view of Bruce Wagman's biography.
Board Secretary: Jennifer Hack
A 20 year veteran in the Equestrian community, Jennifer graduated from the State University of New York with a degree in Elementary Education in 1993. She is a graduate H-A from the United States Pony Club, Inc. and has been a riding instructor, clinician and judge for the past 20 years, specializing in difficult horses. Jennifer came to USERL in 2001, initially volunteering to train USERL horses available for adoption. Since that time, she has, at one time or another, held almost every position within the league, from transporter to adoption and foster coordinator, to regional director.
In 2005, Jennifer was named the Investigations Director for USERL, and appointed as Executive Director in 2006. She has 8 years of experience in Equine Cruelty Investigations, is certified in Body Condition Scoring by Code III Associates and holds additional certifications from the University of MO Law Enforcement Training institute, Wake Technical Community College Continuing Education and the NCSU Extension Horse Protection Officers Short Course.
Jennifer developed, implemented and now assists in the instruction the USERL - Equine Cruelty Investigation Course which instructs Animal Control Officers and law Enforcement officials in performing equine cruelty investigations. The course is recognized as continuing education credits in NC and VA.
A 20 year veteran in the Equestrian community, Jennifer graduated from the State University of New York with a degree in Elementary Education in 1993. She is a graduate H-A from the United States Pony Club, Inc. and has been a riding instructor, clinician and judge for the past 20 years, specializing in difficult horses. Jennifer came to USERL in 2001, initially volunteering to train USERL horses available for adoption. Since that time, she has, at one time or another, held almost every position within the league, from transporter to adoption and foster coordinator, to regional director.
In 2005, Jennifer was named the Investigations Director for USERL, and appointed as Executive Director in 2006. She has 8 years of experience in Equine Cruelty Investigations, is certified in Body Condition Scoring by Code III Associates and holds additional certifications from the University of MO Law Enforcement Training institute, Wake Technical Community College Continuing Education and the NCSU Extension Horse Protection Officers Short Course.
Jennifer developed, implemented and now assists in the instruction the USERL - Equine Cruelty Investigation Course which instructs Animal Control Officers and law Enforcement officials in performing equine cruelty investigations. The course is recognized as continuing education credits in NC and VA.
Board Treasurer: Susan White
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