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:

        Kathy Bouse

        Belle Hargraves
        Elise LaRose

        Rachel McTague

        Breleigh Scheland

        Kyrie Watson

        Jenna Young

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Our Board of Directors

Officers:

President: Elise Italiano, MilliporeSigma
Vice President: Dylan Brinkmann, Red Bud High School
Secretary: Jaci Rothe, Corktree Creative
Treasurer: Lisa Howell, BJC Healthcare 

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Board Members: 

Debora Aboudib, Attorney 

Madison Baker, CliftonLarsonAllen

Haley Dochwat, ABNA Engineering, Inc. 

Jordan McLain, Lewis & Clark Gardens

Nick Raftopoulos, Madison County Circuit Clerk

Christine Rosenkranz, Retired

Melissa Shaw, Phillips 66

Kelly Thompson, Ascension

Mark Tschudy, Edwardsville Community School District #7
 

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