Agency Directors Five leaders have served TVMDL as our CEO since our inception. Learn more about their accomplishments and the impact they’ve left on TVMDL and veterinary medicine. Dr. William Sippel Executive Director 1969 to 1980 Dr. A.K. “Konrad” Eugster Executive Director 1980 to 2002 Dr. Lelve Gayle Executive Director 2002 to 2007 Dr. Tammy Beckham Director 2008 – 2014 Dr. Bruce Akey Director 2014 – Present