American Quarter Horse Association

Amarillo, TX · Founded 1940

Equine breed registry preserving pedigrees of the American Quarter Horse breed

Primary audience
Students
Work area
Education
Topic
Educational Equity
Contact
Justin Billings

About Organization

American Quarter Horse Association records and preserves the pedigree of the American Quarter Horse while maintaining the integrity of the breed and providing beneficial services to members that enhance ownership and participation. Founded in 1940 and based in Amarillo, TX, the organization operates with $49.3 million in annual revenue and 254 employees, having registered more than 6 million horses serving 228,000 members worldwide.

What They Focus On

Education Access

Supports educational opportunities and removes barriers to learning for underserved populations.

Program Delivery

Implements evidence-based programs designed to achieve measurable outcomes and community impact.

Capacity Building

Develops organizational infrastructure and partnerships to enhance service quality and sustainability.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$49.3M

-10.2% vs 2020

Expenses (2021)

$45.7M

+13% vs 2020

Assets (2021)

$59.3M

+4.4% vs 2020

Employees (2021)

254

-12.1% vs 2020

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021 $49,298,378 $45,703,049 $59,304,151 254
2020 $54,877,643 $40,434,140 $56,795,984 289
2019 $37,934,032 $37,775,704 $44,006,498 332
2018 $46,664,780 $46,334,060 $39,536,568 351
2017 $52,737,807 $45,699,050 $45,995,567 370

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform program design.

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based programs and services tailored to address identified needs and achieve measurable outcomes.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through trained staff and partners to ensure quality service delivery and participant engagement.

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Measures program effectiveness and collects feedback to continuously improve services and demonstrate results.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Quarter Horse Association

Market Development

Provides market development designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Market Development

Provides market development designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Member Services

Delivers benefits, resources, and support services exclusively designed for organizational members and stakeholders.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Quarter Horse Association.

JB

Justin Billings

Chief Show Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $202,426
PN

Paula Newman

Chief Operating Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $200,650
PT

Patricia Tiberg

Chief Marketing Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $172,091
DS

David Steinman

Chief Information Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $151,852
PC

Patricia Carter

Senior Director Of Judges
Full-time
Compensation: $137,373
DP

Deborah Parker

Director Of Human Resources
Full-time
Compensation: $132,511
LP

Laina P Banks

Director At Large
Compensation: $16,899
MK

Marilyn K Randall

Honorary Vice President
Compensation: $9,000
JP

John Pipkin

Director At Large
Compensation: $8,934
MJ

Michael Jennings

Director At Large
Compensation: $8,717
LV

Leslie Vagneur Lange

Honorary Vice President
Compensation: $7,552
WM

W Michael Jung

Director At Large
Compensation: $1,360
JT

Johnny Trotter

Past President
Compensation: $725
AG

Adriana Gomez Barnola

Director At Large
AD

Al Dunning

Director At Large
AR

Alex Ross

Director At Large
AW

Alice W Holmes

Director At Large
AM

Alvaro Martinicorena

Director At Large
AD

Angelo D Bizzarro

Director Emeritus
AM

Anne M Brzezicki

Director Emeritus
BL

Ben L Hudson

Director At Large
BT

Bennie T Sargent

Director At Large
BT

Brad Tate

Past President
BH

Butch Hammer

Director Emeritus
CD

C David Flohr

Director Emeritus
CW

C W 'Bill' Englund Jr

Past President
CR

Calvin R White Dvm

Director Emeritus
CL

Carol L Whittaker

Director Emeritus
CR

Carol Rose

Director At Large
CH

Cathy Hanson

Director At Large
CW

Charles W Graham Dvm

Director At Large
CH

Chris Hardcastle

Director At Large
CL

Christa L Baldwin

Director Emeritus
CE

Clay E MacLeod

Director Emeritus
CH

Clayton H Russell

Director At Large
DT

Dan Trein

Director Emeritus
DL

David L Nelson

Director At Large
DS

David S Nelson

Director Emeritus
DW

David Whitaker

Director At Large
DB

Debby Brehm

Director Emeritus
DD

Dee Dee McGrane

Honorary Vice President
DJ

Dirk Jones

Director At Large
DF

Don F Bell II

Director At Large
DJ

Donna Johnson

Honorary Vice President
DC

Dr Carole Joubert Gaboury

Director At Large
DE

Dr Ed Murray

Director At Large
DM

Dr Michael Martin

Director Emeritus
DR

Dr Roland Wohlin

Director Emeritus
DS

Dr Scott Myers

President - Beginning 3/2022
DS

Dr Steven C Osborne

Director Emeritus
RP

Robert Pierce

General Counsel & Interim EVP
Full-time
Compensation: $304,533
JB

Jeff B Tebow

Executive Committee Member
JB

Jim Brinkman

Executive Committee Member
SA

Scholarships and Awards

YA

Young Adult

Milestones

1940

Organization Founded

1940

Established to serve community needs and advance organizational mission.

2020

Program Expansion

2020

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AB
Aaron Bovos CFO, COO & Treasurer 50.00 hrs/week · $277,805
CC
Chris Cecil-Darnell Director
BR
Bruce Rice Director
CM
Chele McGauly Director
DR
Dolly R Chayer Director
CC
Cindy Chilton-Moore Director
ES
Eugene Spagnola Director
AP
Adrianne Potworo Director
AR
Alan R Hinds Director
AS
Alexandro Severins Director
AD
Andrea D Ridgway Director
AH
Andy Hellqvist Director
AR
Anna Riggs-Eader Director
AL
Anne L Prince Director
AL
Antonio Lobeto Tames Director
AA
Aurelio A Escalona Director
BB
Beau Baird Director
BC
Beth C Austin Director
BB
Bob Broadstock Director
BG
Bob G Lines Director
BS
Bobby Simmons Director
BB
Brian Brady Director
BM
Brooke M Wharton Director
CR
Cal R Brandt Director
CR
Cameron R Mulrony Director
CC
Carol Cooper Director
CF
Caroline French-Campbell Director
CS
Cheryllee Sargent Director
CD
Chris D Riedle Director
CJ
Chris J Jensen Director
CS
Clark Scoggin Director
CA
Connie Armstrong Director
CL
Crysta L Kellar Director
CG
Curtis G Ferguson Director
DS
D Spence Kidney Director
DM
Darlene M Chase Director
DF
Dawn Forest Director
DL
Dawn L Shafer Director
DM
Dawn Martin Director
DR
Dean R Johnson Director
DA
Deann Atchley Director
DR
Debbi R Holmes Stockstill Director
DL
Deborah L Weisheim Director
DT
Denise Thompson Director
DA
Dennis Ambrose Director
DM
Dino M Perez Director
DG
Don Griffin Jr Director
DG
Donna Goodson Casey Director
DS
Doreen Swenson Director
DM
Douglas M Huls Director
DS
Douglas S Brown Director
DJ
Dr Jill Cook Director
DR
Dr Robert J Coleman Director
EM
Eleanor M Green Director
GR
G R Carter Jr Director
GS
Gilles Seguin Director
GL
Gordon L Hare Director
HA
Haroldo Araujo Pessoa Sobrinho Director
HH
Holly Hover Director
JL
Jacob L Magee Director
JH
James Higbie Clement III Director
JB
Jane Bagley Director
JS
Jason Smith Director
JR
Javier Rosique Jr Director
JK
Jeri Kay Lockwood Director
JE
Jimmy E Seago Director
JL
Joan Logan Schroeder Director
JD
Joe David Eddy Director
JB
John B Kunkle Director
JB
John Boxell Director
JL
John L Taylor Director
JD
Jose De Mendigurin Director
JL
Joshua Little Director
KB
Karl Bauer Director
KB
Kate Bamford Director
KM
Kathleen M McNally Director
KS
Kathryn Schroeder Director
KA
Kathy Anderson Director
KH
Kay Helzer Director
KK
Kelly K Johnsrud Director
KS
Kelsey Stangebye Director
KW
Kendra Weis Director
KD
Kristen Day Krueger Gonsoir Director
KP
Krystal Peterson Director
KW
Kurt W Harris Director
LA
Lauren A Lovelace Murray Director
LW
Laurence W Jaynes Director
LL
Leonard Lee Berryhill Director
LG
Lisa Gardner Director
LA
Lorne A Winther Director
LC
Lynn Cornelius Director
MS
Magdalena Szarszewska Director
MQ
Manuel Queijeiro Director
MA
Marc A Ristow Director
RH
Ranch Horse Stats Previous Year
AY
AQHA Year End High-Point Award Winners
AH
AQHYA High Point Awards Presentation

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$1.8M

Highest Paid

$326K

Robert Pierce

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Robert Pierce General Counsel & Interim EVP $304,533 $21,046 $325,579 45
Aaron Bovos CFO, COO & Treasurer $277,805 $23,951 $301,756 50
Justin Billings Chief Show Officer $202,426 $19,439 $221,865 60
Paula Newman Chief Operating Officer $200,650 $18,139 $218,789 60
Patricia Tiberg Chief Marketing Officer $172,091 $16,859 $188,950 50
David Steinman Chief Information Officer $151,852 $16,263 $168,115 50
Patricia Carter Senior Director Of Judges $137,373 $15,085 $152,458 45
Deborah Parker Director Of Human Resources $132,511 $16,074 $148,585 45
Chris Cecil-Darnell Director $45,600 $45,600
Laina P Banks Director At Large $16,899 $16,899
Bruce Rice Director $9,663 $9,663
Marilyn K Randall Honorary Vice President $9,000 $9,000
John Pipkin Director At Large $8,934 $8,934
Michael Jennings Director At Large $8,717 $8,717
Leslie Vagneur Lange Honorary Vice President $7,552 $7,552

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$360K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
UL
US Livestock Genetics Exports Inc. 2 grants
$360K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

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Po Box 200 Amarillo, TX 791680001