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IEA Announces Board of Directors for 2026-2027 25th Anniversary Season

Friday, July 3, 2026 (Columbus, OH) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Board of Directors recently approved the following slate of officers, founding board members and designees for the 2026-2027 IEA 25th Anniversary season with terms effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The ten-member IEA Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing all the operations of the organization.

Officers:

  • President: Dustin Boehmer
  • President Elect: Rose Muenzenmay
  • Secretary: Samantha Fleming
  • Treasurer: Hannah Bentz

Founding Board Members and Designees:

  • Designee for Roxane Durant (Founding Member): Amanda Garner
  • Designee for Wayne Ackerer (Founding Member): Nancy Arledge

Members At Large:

  • Kari Briggs
  • Katie Morehead-Oman
  • Cathy Muzzy
  • Katie Schaaf, Immediate Past President

Non-Voting Members:

  • Roxane Durant
  • Susan Wentzel
  • Kathryn Quinlan
  • Simon Towns

About the IEA Board Members:

Wayne Ackerer – Founding Member and Former IEA Hunt Seat/Western Coach

Nancy Arledge – IEA Hunt Seat and Dressage Coach

Hannah Bentz – IEA Alumni and Youth Board Advisor

Dustin Boehmer – IEA Western/Hunt Seat Coach, AQHA Level 1 Judge

Kari Briggs – IHSA/IDA Coach & Otterbein University Equine Business Manager

Roxane Durant – Founding Member and IEA Executive Director

Samantha Fleming – Former IEA Hunt Seat Coach

Amanda Garner – IEA Dressage Coach

Katie Morehead-Oman – IEA Western Coach

Rose Muenzenmay – IEA Hunt Seat Coach

Cathy Muzzy – IEA Hunt Seat/Dressage Coach

Katie Schaaf – IEA Hunt Seat Coach, USEF Licensed Official

Simon Towns – IEA Zone Captain

Kathryn Quinlan – IEA Membership Director

Susan Wentzel – IEA National Steward

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