Meet our Board of Directors

Avis Van Zomeren

President

Des Moines, IA

(641) 204-1049

Avis was born and raised in the horse industry. She grew up on her parents' saddlebred farm, Timber Hills Farm. Avis has enjoyed a lifelong passion for horses and has shown saddlebreds, hackney ponies, morgans, and arabians in a variety of disciplines. She is proud to be a part of the IHSA and looks forward to its continued support of the Iowa horse industry's camaraderie and success.

Lindsey Calvert

Vice President

Grimes, IA

(515) 419-2618

Lindsey is currently co-owner and trainer of Maplewood Stables in Grimes, IA.

Wendy Levis

Treasurer

West Des Moines, IA

(515) 224-9266

Wendy has enjoyed showing saddlebreds and friesians with Heartland Stables for several years. She is eager to further share the love of show horses through her contribution to the IHSA board.

Susan Aschenbrenner

Secretary

Urbandale, IA

(515) 278-2714

Susan's experience with horses has been a family affair. She has enjoyed sharing her passion for saddlebreds with her husband, daughter, and son. She primarily competes in driving divisions, as well as owning a successful breeding barn. Susan is happy to continue to contribute to the Iowa horse industry through her participation on the IHSA board.

Tancy Colbun-Becker

Director

Sac City, IA

(712) 660-1956

Tancy has been involved with the Saddlebred industry and the world of horse shows from the time she could sit on a pony, a passion she inherited from her dad and passed along to her daughter. She also is a partner in an insurance agency that specializes in equine insurance. Tancy hopes to contribute to keeping Iowa horse shows strong and vibrant through the IHSA’s efforts.