Staff​

We are so fortunate to have dedicated team members that are passionate about serving animals in need! Without our talented staff members, Humane Society of West Michigan wouldn't be nearly as successful as it is today.
Leadership
ERIC MESSING
Executive Director
(616) 791-8218
[email protected]
TANIA JACZKOWSKI
Director of Animal Welfare
[email protected]
ASHLEY DAHL
Director of Community Programs
​​(616) 791-8088
[email protected]
WINNI WALSH
Director of Development & Marketing
(616) 791-8138
[email protected]
STEPHANIE HILLS
Sr. Director of Operations
(616) 791-8222
[email protected]
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​​LYNAE UMLOR
​Human Resource Manager
(616) 791-8054
[email protected]
LIANA KAPLAN
Animal Care Manager
(616) 791-8223
[email protected]
Coordinators
LYNDSEY STURGEON
Canine Behavior Manager
​(616) 453-7829
[email protected]​
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NISA DOLIN
Feline & Small Animal Behavior Coordinator
(616) 791-8209
​[email protected]
DAPHNE JACKSON
Development Coordinator
(616) 791-8057
[email protected]
LAUREN RASMUSSEN
Development & Events Specialist
(616) 791-8153
[email protected]
SHARON G.
Enrichment Coordinator
[email protected]
ERIC SIKKEMA
Facilities Coordinator
(616) 791-8141
[email protected]
AMY HEDDY
Humane Education Coordinator
(616) 791-8207
[email protected]
​WARREN FOSLER
Marketing Specialist
(616) 791-8066
​[email protected]
LYDIA MEHLHOSE
Volunteer & Foster Coordinator
(616) 791-8056
​[email protected]
[email protected]
COTY CURTIS
​​Information Technology
​Administrator
​[email protected]
Staff
Veterinary Staff:
​ [email protected]
DR. HALEY WARD
​Shelter Veterinarian​
JESSICA B.
Veterinary Technician Manager
EMMA L.
Veterinary Technician
SABRINA A.
Veterinary Technician
SAMUEL M.
Veterinary Technician
Customer Service Staff:
[email protected] 
​or (616) 453-8900 ext. 200
ANDREA L.
Customer Service
​Manager
DANIEL P.
Customer Service
​Representative
KAYLEA S.
Customer Service
​Representative
MICHAEL B.
Customer Service
Representative
SARAH K.
Customer Service
​Representative
Animal Care Staff:
ADDISON B.
​Animal Care Technician
ALICIA H.
​Animal Care Technician
ALIVIA B.
Animal Care Technician
ALIZJAH F.
Animal Care Technician
ALYX J.
Animal Care Technician
ASHLEY S.
Animal Care Technician
AUSTIN S.
Animal Care Technician
HANNAH D.
Animal Care Technician
HOLLY H.
Animal Care Technician
JESSICA J.
Animal Care Technician
JOSH W.
Animal Care Technician
NATHEN R.
Animal Care Technician
SHANTHONY T.
Animal Care Technician
TATE D.
Animal Care Technician
Trainers:
[email protected]

THERESA N.
​Canine Obedience Trainer
​AKC Evaluator
Fear Free Certified
STEPHEN D.
Canine Behavior Tech
​ABCDT CPDT-KA
AKC Evaluator
​Fear Free Certified