Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Sue Allen, Larry Moczygemba, D.V.M., and Victoria Whitehead to the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Their new terms will last until August 26, 2031. The board is responsible for creating and enforcing policies to ensure high standards for veterinary and equine dental provider services in Texas.
Sue Allen, from Waco, is a licensed veterinary technician. She serves as program director and professor of veterinary technology at McLennan Community College. Previously, she worked as a registered veterinary technician at a clinic in Gatesville. Allen is affiliated with several professional organizations including the North Central Texas Veterinary Medical Association, Association of Veterinary Technician Educators, Texas Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Team Association of Texas, National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America, and the American Animal Hospital Association. Her volunteer activities include work with MCC Continuing Education, the Heart of Texas Livestock Show, and the Career Development Event Veterinary Assistant Contest. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Texas State Technical College.
Lawrence “Larry” Moczygemba, D.V.M., from Berclair, founded South Texas Veterinary Clinic (STVC), a mixed animal multi-vet practice that has served south Texas since 1986. He now works as a relief veterinarian and ambulatory beef cattle veterinarian with STVC services. Moczygemba previously served as president of the Academy of Veterinary Consultants and co-founded the Academy of Rural Veterinarians. He is also a member of organizations such as the Texas Veterinary Medical Association (VMA), American VMA, Coastal Bend VMA, Society for Theriogenology, and Coastal Conservation Association. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science from Texas A&M University (TAMU), a Master of Science in Statistics and Epidemiology from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from TAMU.
Victoria Whitehead lives in Lubbock and is chief executive officer of the West Texas Home Builders Association, Inc. She sits on boards including the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, Caprock Business Finance Corporation, and Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Lubbock. She is also CEO of West Texas Hero Homes and serves on the committee for the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball. Whitehead earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Texas Tech University (TTU) and her Juris Doctor from TTU School of Law.
The Office led by Governor Greg Abbott plays an important role within the executive branch for state government in Texas. It focuses on areas such as economic development and education enhancement while supporting community initiatives across the state (source). Since his election in 2014 (source), Abbott’s administration has contributed to job growth statewide (source) while maintaining its main offices at the State Insurance Building in Austin (source).
