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
(616) 791-8089
[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]
EMILY MORGAN
​Animal Care Manager
(616) 791-8223
[email protected]​
Coordinators
LYNDSEY STURGEON
Canine Behavior Coordinator
​(616) 453-7829
[email protected]​
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NISA EDGERLY
Feline & Small Animal Behavior Coordinator
(616) 791-8209
​[email protected]
​WARREN FOSLER
Content Coordinator
(616) 791-8066
​[email protected]
DAPHNE JACKSON
Development Coordinator
(616) 791-8057
[email protected]
JIM CASTEEL
Facilities Coordinator
(616) 791-8141
[email protected]
AMY HEDDY
Humane Education Coordinator
(616) 791-8207
[email protected]
COTY CURTIS
​​Information Technology
​Coordinator
[email protected]
LYDIA MEHLHOSE
Volunteer & Foster Coordinator
(616) 791-8056
​[email protected]
[email protected]
Staff
Veterinary Staff:
​ [email protected]
DR. HALEY WARD
​Shelter Veterinarian​
JESSICA B.
Veterinary Technician
EMMA L.
Veterinary Technician
JOURNEY W.
Veterinary Technician
SABRINA A.
Veterinary Technician
Customer Service Staff:
[email protected] 
​or (616) 453-8900 ext. 200
ANDREA L.
Customer Service
​Supervisor​
BETH C.
Customer Service
​Representative
FAITH K.
Customer Service
​Representative
SARAH K.
Customer Service
​Representative
Animal Care Staff:
ADDISON B.
​Animal Care Technician
ALYSSAH V.
​Animal Care Technician
AUSTIN S.
Animal Care Technician
CADE D.
Animal Care Technician
EMILY B.
Animal Care Technician
ERICA B.
Animal Care Technician
GABI F.
Animal Care Technician
HOLLY H.
Animal Care Technician
KALEY F.
Animal Care Technician
JOSH W.
Animal Care Technician
 LOREN K.
Animal Care Technician
NATHEN R.
Animal Care Technician
SHARON G.
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