Our Staff

Executive Director: Anne Schmidt

Edwardsville Shelter Manager: Christa Winkler

Highland Shelter Manager: Bre Nicoloff

Development Manager: Amanda Kernan

Kennel Supervisor: Kandice Warren

Veterinarian: Kathryn Kettenbach
Veterinary Technicians: Lysandra Graham

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Caretakers:

        Leah Bandy

        Rachel Berg

        Kathy Bouse

        Chloe Crowe

        Mariah Hengehold
        Elise LaRose

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Our Board of Directors

Officers:

President: Elise Italiano, MilliporeSigma
Vice President: Dylan Brinkmann, Red Bud High School
Secretary: Katie Arnold, BJC Healthcare 
Treasurer: Lisa Howell, BJC Healthcare 

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Board Members: 

Patty Cassens, Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, Retired

Beth Daiber, Ameren Illinois 

Stephanie Huskey, Psychology Instructor

Jaci Rothe, Cork Tree Creative, Inc. 

Katie Schaefer, Belleville Boot Company

Kelly Thompson, Touchette Regional Hospital

Mark Tschudy, Edwardsville Community School District #7
 

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