LEWISBURG, Tenn. (Feb 19, 2007) -- The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) announced today that effective immediately Kristi M. Lane has been promoted to the position of Deputy Executive Director.   
            “Although I haven’t personally worked with her, I understand from members of the Executive Committee and National Board that Ms. Lane has proven herself to be a tremendous asset to TWHBEA.  Ms. Lane has an impressive track record of success throughout her career and I understand that she has continued to demonstrate these same abilities during her tenure at the TWHBEA.  I look forward to working with her to accomplish the strategic objectives of the Association” said Charles R. Cadle, Executive Director.  “Ms. Lane has developed a solid grasp of the challenges and opportunities faced within the TWHBEA and the Tennessee Walking Horse world and she has been instrumental in laying groundwork for the future of this organization.  I anticipate that with Ms. Lane and Mr. Cadle’s skills coupled together, the TWHBEA will experience significant success in the future” said Jerrold Pedigo, President TWHBEA.  
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' AssociationSM (TWHBEASM), headquartered in Lewisburg, Tenn., is the oldest and most prestigious organization devoted to the promotion of the breed. Founded in 1935, the breed registry was established to record the pedigrees of the Tennessee Walking Horse. Its goal is to maintain the purity of the breed, to promote greater awareness of the Tennessee Walking Horse and its qualities, to encourage expansion of the breed and to help assure its general welfare. For more information, visit www.twhbea.com.