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AKC Board Meeting Minutes

American Kennel Club Board Motions, Actions as recorded by Secretary

Current Meeting held at 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY - February 4-5, 2026

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Wording is as presented in the Minutes/Secretary's Page, provided by AKC Secretary Sheila Goffe.

The Board convened on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 12:59 p.m. Eastern Time. A quorum was present throughout the meeting. Present at the Meeting: Dr. Michael Knight (Vice Chairman), Ms. Gina DiNardo (President & CEO), Ms. Sally Fineburg, Mr. Eduardo Fugiwara, Dr. Charles Garvin, Mr. Steven Hamblin, Mr. Daniel Smyth, Mr. Robin Stansell, Mr. Christopher Sweetwood, Mr. Harold Tatro, and Ms. Ann Wallin. Dr. Thomas Davies (Chairman), Dr. Carmen Battaglia, and Ms. Sylvia Thomas joined via video conference.

The Chief Operating Officer (Mr. Gordon Comfort), Chief Financial Officer (Mr. Ted Phillips) and Executive Secretary (Ms. Sheila Goffe) were also present.

Copies of the January 12-13, 2026, Board Meeting minutes had previously been provided to all Directors for review. Upon a motion by Mr. Hamblin, seconded by Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unanimously) to approve the minutes of January 2026 AKC Board Meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION There were FOUR EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, to discuss business matters. Nothing was reported out of any of the sessions.

Click for Full AKC February Board Minutes in PDF format (get Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Deceased Judges: Vala (Peggy) Breckley, Mr. Karl A. Dingman, Mrs. Nancy E. Harrison, Mr. Jerry Lee Howse, Mrs. Cynthia M. Savioli, Thomas Yates

Emeritus: Mrs. Toby Frisch, Rick Cox

Reinstated Judge: Mr. Dennis B. Sprung

Resigned Breed: Mr. Jeffrey Pyle, German Shepherd Dogs

The Board VOTED (unanimously) to adjourn Thursday, February 5 at 4:07 p.m. Eastern Time.

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