New PAS Members Approved Via the HQI (Highly Qualified Individual) Route

Individuals who qualify for PAS Full Membership, and who are widely recognized for research, extension, teaching, or accomplishments in the animal science field, may qualify without examination based on credentials and experience.  To be eligible for HQI, the candidate must have 5 years of experience beyond a PhD or DVM, 10 years of experience beyond the MS degree, or 15 years of experience beyond a postbaccalaureate, postsecondary, or professional degree from an approved institution.

An eligible HQI candidate must be nominated by a current PAS member in good standing. Two letters of nomination and recommendation from PAS members in good standing are required for PAS certification via the HQI route.  For each HQI application, the Membership Committee shall determine any additional application requirements that must be met before the application will be approved for Registry membership.

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HQI Nomination




Each of the following HQI candidates has been evaluated and approved by ARPAS.
They have each been granted PAS Full Membership to be maintained in accordance with the regulations set forth by the ARPAS Bylaws.

Heather M. Dann, PhD, PAS
Research Scientist
William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute
Certification species/area(s): Dairy Cattle

Chad Dechow, PhD, PAS
Associate Professor
Department of Animal Science
Pennsylvania State University
Certification species/area(s): Dairy Cattle

Michael E. Van Amburgh, PhD, PAS
Professor
Department of Animal Science
Cornell University
Certification species/area(s): Dairy Cattle

James K. Drackley, PhD, PAS
Professor
Department of Animal Sciences
University of Illinois
Certification species/area(s): Dairy Cattle

Clair Thunes, PhD, PAS
Equine Nutrition Consultant
Clarity Equine Nutrition
Certification species/area(s): Equine

Kevin Harvatine, PhD, PAS
Professor
Department of Animal Science
Pennsylvania State University
Certification species/area(s): Dairy Cattle

Barry J. Bradford, PhD, PAS
Professor, C. E. Meadows Endowed Chair in Dairy Management and Nutrition
Department of Animal Science
Michigan State University
Certification species/area(s): Dairy Cattle

Robert Bray, PhD, PAS
Equine Nutrition Consultant; Star Milling Company
Professor Emeritus; Animal & Veterinary Sciences, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Certification species/area(s): Equine

Robert Hagevoort, PhD, PAS
Associate Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist
New Mexico State University
Certification species/area(s): Dairy Cattle

Jenn A. Bentley, MS, PAS
Dairy Field Specialist
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Certification species/area(s): Dairy Cattle

Anna Kate Shoveller, PhD, PAS
Professor
Department of Animal Biosciences
University of Guelph
Certification species/area(s): Companion Animals

Yuka Mitsuhashi, PhD, PAS
Principal Scientist - Research & Development
General Mills Inc.
Certification species/area(s): Companion Animals

Katy (Patterson) Miller, DVM, CVFT, CVFT, CPFFCP, CVNN, PCQI, PAS
Director of Veterinary Services
BSM Partners, LLC
Certification species/area(s): Companion Animals

Joseph W. McFadden, PhD, PAS
Associate Professor
Cornell University
Certification species/area(s): Dairy Cattle

Phil Cardoso, DVM, MS, PhD, PAS
Associate Professor, Extension Faculty Specialist
Department of Animal Sciences
University of Illinois
Certification species/area(s): Dairy Cattle

Rocky W. Lemus, PhD, PAS
Extension/Research Professor
Mississippi State University
Certification species/area(s): Beef Cattle

Terry D. Brandebourg, PhD, PAS
Associate Professor
Department of Animal Sciences
Auburn University
Certification species/area(s): Swine

Emily G. Taylor, PhD, PAS
Senior Analyst
BSM Partners, LLC
Certification species/area(s): Beef Cattle

Sha Tao, PhD, PAS
Associate Professor
Department of Animal & Dairy Science
University of Georgia
Certification species/area(s): Dairy Cattle

Blaire Aldridge, MS, PhD, PAS
Director – Animal Nutrition
BSM Partners, LLC
Certification species/area(s): Companion Animals

Lee Ann Hagerty, MBA, BS, AS, CVT, RVT, PAS
Director, Customer Enrichment and Consumer Insights
BSM Partners, LLC
Certification species/area(s): Companion Animals

Jason K. Apple, PhD, PAS
Chair and Professor
Department of Animal Science and Veterinary Technology
Texas A&M University-Kingsville, TX
Certification species/area(s): Meat Science

Courtney L. Daigle, PhD, PAS
Assistant Professor
Department of Animal Science
Texas A&M University, College Station
Certification species/area(s): Beef Cattle