The NBEC consists of 13 members, each appointed directly by the organization they represent.
Members serve three year terms, and can serve a maximum of three terms.
Terms begin at the close of the NBEC's July meeting. The Executive Committee is composed of the NBEC's officers, who serve one year terms in office. Dr. Cross is a small animal practitioner in private practice. Ames, Iowa Dr. Draper is on the faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University and is the NBEC's representative to the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates. Chair-elect Dr. LaFaunce is a bovine practitioner in private practice.