NMC Committees

NMC Committees and task forces play a major role in NMC’s organization, providing the forum to evaluate issues and make recommendations to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors on issues related to cow mastitis. Committee chairs and members generally are elected for a three-year term and are eligible to serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.

The following is a list of NMC Committees & Chairs. If you would like additional information about a committee or are interested in serving on a committee, you may contact the NMC office or the committee chair directly.

ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Develops an annual meeting program that delivers current, technically sound information that has a positive impact on mastitis management and milk quality.

Chair: Alfonso Lago, DairyExperts

Vice Chair: Christy Dinsmoore, Michigan Milk Producers Association

MACHINE MILKING COMMITTEE 

Evaluates technical and scientific issues related to milking management, equipment, and procedures.

Chair: Matt Gough, DeLaval

Vice Chair: Mark Walker, GEA

Board Liaison: Steve Jones, DeLaval

MEMBERSHIP AND ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE 

Develops and implements a marketing plan to attract new members, build continuing interest in NMC, and create a clear understanding of the organization and its goals.

Chair: Shaun Hardtke, FutureCow

Vice Chairs: Michelle Kaufmann, CentralStar Cooperative and Emma Swyers, AgroChem Inc.

Board Liaison: Justine Britten, Udder Health Systems

MILK QUALITY MONITORING COMMITTEE

Gathers and communicates information on milk quality standards, guidelines, and achievements, and the means used to monitor and measure milk quality.

Chair: Jason Lombard, Colorado State University

Board Liaison: Amy Vasquez, Cornell University

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Prepares a list of eligible nominees for the Board of Directors and Officers for presentation at the annual meeting. Comprised of past presidents with the most recent past president serving as chair for a year following their presidency. 

Chair: Justine Britten, Udder Health Systems

RESEARCH COMMITTEE

Develops and evaluates mastitis control and milk quality information from a scientific perspective and reviews NMC educational materials for scientific accuracy.

Co-Chairs: Jaimie Strickland, Michigan State University

Vice Chair: Jenna Williamson, AHV

TTS Chair: Anja Sipka, Cornell University

Board Liaison: Pamela Adkins, University of Missouri

TEAT HEALTH COMMITTEE

Provides practical guidance across the dairy industry on issues concerning teat condition and its interaction with udder health.

Chair: Brenda Moslock Carter, Keseca Veterinary Clinic

Vice Chair: Kira Andersen, Lely

Board Liaison: Ian Ohnstad, The Dairy Group

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Assists NMC in being a global organization.

Chair: Sofie Piepers, MEXCELLENCE BV

Vice Chair: Sarne De Vliegher, Ghent University

Board Liaison: Ian Ohnstad, The Dairy Group

ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

Evaluates and recommends practical evidence-based guidance on judicious use of antimicrobials, emphasizing the health and welfare of dairy cattle and safeguarding human health and ecosystems.

Chair: Marcos Munoz Domon, Universidad of Concepcion

Board Liaison: Alfonso Lago, DairyExperts

Interested in becoming a member of NMC?

Learn more about our membership program and the many resources related to cow mastitis, milk quality, and udder health.