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 that support quality veterinary and equine dental services in Texas.
Sue Allen, from Waco, works as a licensed veterinary technician. She is currently a program director and professor of veterinary technology at McLennan Community College. Previously, she worked as a registered veterinary technician in Gatesville. Allen is involved with several professional organizations, including the North Central Texas Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association. She has also volunteered with events such as the Heart of Texas Livestock Show and received her 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) in 1986. He now works as a relief veterinarian and ambulatory beef cattle veterinarian through STVC services. Moczygemba was president of the Academy of Veterinary Consultants and co-founded the Academy of Rural Veterinarians. He is affiliated with groups such as the Society for Theriogenology and Coastal Conservation Association. His academic background includes degrees from Texas A&M University and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Victoria Whitehead, based in Lubbock, serves as chief executive officer of the West Texas Home Builders Association, Inc. She sits on boards for organizations like the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) of Lubbock. Whitehead is also CEO of West Texas Hero Homes and participates in community fundraising events such as the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball. She earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University.
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott oversees appointments to state boards like this one as part of its role leading the executive branch for Texas state government (source). The office supports community initiatives statewide (source) while maintaining its primary offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building (source). Since his election in 2014 (source), Governor Abbott’s administration has focused on job creation, economic development, education enhancement (source), border security efforts (source), and collaboration with local entities to support Texans across various sectors (source).
