Our leaders and staff.

Board, Foundation, & Advisory Council Members Executive Committee: Fritz Spitzmiller, President Debbi Vickers, 1st Vice President Cheryl Gerstner, 2nd Vice President Deborah Freed, 3rd Vice President Jo Ann M. Becker, Secretary Bill Hudson, Treasurer Board Members: Samuel F. Beach, Jr. David K. Brower Bill Frates Roger C. Haines Cynthia Haskett Sheila Marshall James "Mike" Molloy Dick Pippert Michael Servos Jim Thompson Maria Whittle Advisory Council: Bob Neal Susan Schuyler Smith Foundation Board: Viginia Schwerin, Chair Hal Oberkotter, Vice Chair Bill Hudson, Treasurer Fritz Spitzmiller, Secretary JoAnn Becker Robert Briggs Parker Crowell Steve Frobouck Gena Grove Robert McCabe

The continued success of HSVB&IRC is a tribute to the commitment, dedication, and vision of a talented corps of «Volunteers»; led by an energetic, resourceful Board of Directors, Foundation Board, and Advisory Council. In addition, the organization is supported by a hard-working staff of professionals.

Beyond the people named on this page, vital «Sponsors» generously assure that we're available to serve the communities' ongoing needs. We are grateful to them all!

Staff Members

Let us introduce you to the key Staff Members and tell you about the roles they play in our organization. Clicking the following links will open new windows containing staff profiles:

• Chalmers Morse
     Executive Director

• Annette Barcus
     Thrift Shops Manager

• Dr. Elizabeth M. Bybee
     Consulting Veterinarian

• Ilka Daniel
     Director of Animal Protective Services

• Connie Ellis
     Senior Dog Trainer & Behavior Counselor

• Kevin Humphrey
     Controller

• Phaedra Kohler
     Director of Customer & Volunteer Services

• Brittany Norair
     Volunteer Coordinator

• Maria Ramirez
     Director of Animal Care

• Dorothy Ritchey
     Business Manager

• Dr. Lyndall Soule
     Staff Veterinarian

• Cissy Sumner
     Consulting Dog Trainer & Behavior Counselor

• Tim Swift
     Director of Development

• Janet Winikoff
     Director of Education

Join Our Team

We are constantly seeking «volunteers» and «paid staff» to serve in important roles in our shelter operations. Perhaps you have the passion, desire, and energy to join us. Let us know how you'd like to become involved.