Humane Society of West Michigan
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      • Behavior Consultations
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  • Adopt
    • Adoptable Animals >
      • Dogs
      • Cats
      • Small Animals
    • Adoption Fees
    • Post Adoption Resources
    • Working Cat Program
    • FAQ
  • Give
    • Donate
    • 143rd Anniversary Challenge
    • Recurring & Monthly Giving
    • IRAs, Stock, DAFs
    • Shelter Sponsorship
    • Legacy Gifts
    • Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial
    • Shelter Wish List
    • Shop HSWM Apparel
    • Privacy Policy
  • Events
    • Kitten Caboodles
    • 143rd Birthday Party & Carnival
    • Host An Event With Us!
  • Foster
    • Animals in Foster
    • About Fostering
    • Foster Resources >
      • Foster Manuals
      • Appointment Scheduling
      • Foster Kitten Adoption Application
  • Get Involved
    • Do-It-Yourself Service Projects
    • Dog's Day Out
    • Group Volunteer
    • Board of Directors
    • Regularly Scheduled Volunteer
  • Services
    • Found Kitten FAQs
    • Animal Admitting
    • Community Clinics
    • Pet Food Assistance
    • Pet Crisis Housing
    • Pet Health Emergencies
    • Pet Microchipping
    • Euthanasia
    • Lost and Found Animals
    • Dog Training Classes
    • Animal Behavior >
      • Behavior Consultations
      • Canine Behavior Resources
      • Feline Behavior Resources
      • Rabbit Behavior Resources
  • For Kids
    • Summer Camps
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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

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ERIC MESSING
Executive Director
(616) 791-8218
[email protected]
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TANIA JACZKOWSKI
Director of Animal Welfare
(616) 791-8089
[email protected]
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ASHLEY DAHL
Director of Community Programs
​​(616) 791-8088
[email protected]
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WINNI WALSH
Director of Development & Marketing
(616) 791-8138
[email protected]
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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]
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LIANA KAPLAN
Animal Care Manager
(616) 791-8223
[email protected]

Coordinators

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LYNDSEY STURGEON
Canine Behavior Supervisor
​(616) 453-7829
[email protected]​

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NISA DOLIN
Feline & Small Animal Behavior Coordinator

(616) 791-8209
​[email protected]
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​WARREN FOSLER
Content Coordinator
(616) 791-8066
​[email protected]
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DAPHNE JACKSON
Development Coordinator
(616) 791-8057
[email protected]
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MERISA SMITH
Development & Events Specialist
(616) 791-8153
[email protected]
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JIM CASTEEL
Facilities Coordinator
(616) 791-8141
[email protected]
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AMY HEDDY
Humane Education Coordinator
(616) 791-8207
[email protected]


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COTY CURTIS
​​Information Technology
​Administrator
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[email protected]

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LYDIA MEHLHOSE
Volunteer & Foster Coordinator
(616) 791-8056
​[email protected]
[email protected]
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SHARON G.
Enrichment Coordinator

Staff

Veterinary Staff:
​ [email protected]
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DR. HALEY WARD
​Shelter Veterinarian​
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JESSICA B.
Veterinary Technician Supervisor
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EMMA L.
Veterinary Technician
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SABRINA A.
Veterinary Technician
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SAMUEL M.
Veterinary Technician

Customer Service Staff:
[email protected] 
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or (616) 453-8900 ext. 200
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ANDREA L.
Customer Service
​Supervisor
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DANIEL P.
Customer Service
​Representative
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KAYLEA S.
Customer Service
​Representative
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MIKE G.
Customer Service
​Representative
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SARAH K.
Customer Service
​Representative
Animal Care Staff:
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ADDISON B.
​Animal Care Technician
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ALICIA H.
​Animal Care Technician
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ALIVIA B.
Animal Care Technician
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ASHLEY S.
Animal Care Technician

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AUSTIN S.
Animal Care Technician
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HOLLY H.
Animal Care Technician
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JESSICA J.
Animal Care Technician
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JOSH W.
Animal Care Technician
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KAT I.
Animal Care Technician
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LIVIA B.
Animal Care Technician
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NATHEN R.
Animal Care Technician
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TATE D.
Animal Care Technician

Trainers:
[email protected]


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

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3077 Wilson Dr NW
Walker, Michigan
​49534
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