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Bruce L. Akey, DVM, MS

June 14, 2016 by smorris

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As director, Dr. Akey is responsible for the executive operations of the agency, focusing on day-to-day management of the four laboratory locations. Dr. Akey also oversees the agency’s quality assurance program and provides leadership to TVMDL’s … [Read more...]

Jordan Brod

July 30, 2015 by smorris

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Jordan Brod joined TVMDL in May 1999 and has served as TVMDL’s agency operations manager since October 2010. He is responsible for facility operations of all TVMDL locations, including maintenance, construction, and renovation. He is a member of the … [Read more...]

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