NSBA Introduces 2026 Leadership Team

National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to introduce its 2026 leadership team, as well as the officers and directors of the NSBA Foundation. The new slate of leaders was announced during the association’s annual membership meeting on December 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada, where members gathered to celebrate a year of progress and shared commitment to the show horse community.

These individuals bring a wealth of experience from across the industry and will help guide NSBA’s continued growth in programs and support for horses, competitors and breeders at every level. Their leadership reflects the association’s ongoing dedication to fostering education, inclusion and opportunity within the horse show community.

2026 NSBA Board of Directors

President: Michael Tidwell (Cartersville, Georgia)
President-Elect: Laina Banks (Schulenburg, Texas)
First Vice President: Denton DeBuhr (Eldora, Iowa)
Second Vice President: Kelly McDowall (Franktown, Colorado)
Secretary: Adam Daurio (Parker, Colorado)
Immediate Past President: Phil Harris (State Road, North Carolina)
Parliamentarian: Lori Bucholz (Waterloo, Nebraska)

Director: Cole Baker (Dunnellon, Florida )
Director: Christa Baldwin (Stanton, Michigan)
Director: Blake Britton (Chillicothe, Ohio )
Director: Tony Burris (Stoneville, North Carolina)
Director: Patty Campbell (Whitesboro, Texas)
Director: Ryan Cottingim (Shelbyville, Tennessee)
Director: Nancy Ditty (Ocala, Florida)
Director: Mike Hachtel (Collinsville, Texas)
Director: Chris Jones (Reelsville, Indiana)
Director: Bobby Smith (Fort Worth, Texas)

2026 NSBA Foundation Board of Directors

Chair: Bob Kennedy (Ocala, Florida)
Chair Elect: Alyse Roberts (Purcell, Oklahoma)
Treasurer and Past Chair: Barbara Crawford (Folsom, California)
Ex Officio Member: Michael Tidwell (Cartersville, Georgia)

Board Member: Christy Lenhart (Richmond, Michigan)
Board Member: Cindy Kaufman (Westerville, Ohio)
Board Member: Jennifer Leavengood (Bellair Shore, Florida)
Board Member: Jennifer LaGrange (Christmas, Florida)
Board Member: Patty Vatterott (Wellington, Florida)
Board Member: Robin Sowell (Pelzer, South Carolina)
Board Member: Sam Holloway (Hendrix, Oklahoma)

NSBA is proud to welcome its 2026 leadership team as we continue to support and advance the show horse community.

About NSBA

Established in 1983, National Snaffle Bit Association has expanded from its roots in the Western Pleasure discipline to recognize various disciplines and eight breed associations in competition. NSBA’s mission is to grow the show horse community through various equine programs and events where every activity benefits horses, breeders, owners and exhibitors alike.

National Snaffle Bit Association has more than 20,000 active members and more than 44,000 registered horses across its eight alliance breed organizations. NSBA members earn more than $13.5 million in monetary awards at NSBA-sanctioned horse shows annually, and the association sanctions nearly 600 horse show events and close to 200,000 horse show entries each year.

To learn more about NSBA, please visit nsba.com.