Humane Society of West Michigan
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    • Do-It-Yourself Service Projects
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    • Animal Admitting
    • Community Clinics
    • Pet Food Assistance
    • Pet Health Emergencies
    • Pet Microchipping
    • Low-Cost Euthanasia
    • Lost and Found Animals
    • Emergency Foster Program
    • Obedience & Behavior >
      • Argus Alliance Program
      • Behavior Consultations
      • Canine Behavior Resources
      • Feline Behavior Resources
      • Obedience Classes
      • Seminars
  • Youth Programs
    • Classroom Visits
    • Kids Night Out
    • Youth Camps
    • Summer Camps
    • Reading Program
    • Youth and Family Volunteering

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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TANIA JACZKOWSKI
Executive Director
(616) 791-8218
tmelton@hswestmi.org
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MEGAN ELLINGER
​Director of Animal Welfare
(616) 791-8089
mellinger@hswestmi.org​
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ASHLEY DAHL
Director of Community Programs
​​(616) 791-8088
adahl@hswestmi.org
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AMY STOCKERO
Director of Development & Marketing
(616) 791-8138
astockero@hswestmi.org
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STEPHANIE HILLS
Director of Finance & Facilities
(616) 791-8222
shills@hswestmi.org
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​​LYNAE UMLOR
​Human Resource Manager
(616) 791-8054
lumlor@hswestmi.org
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EMILY MORGAN
Animal Care Manager
(616) 791-8223
emorgan@hswestmi.org
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BUNNY
Resident Blogger
hswestmi.org/bunnysblog

Coordinators

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DR. CLAUDIA THOMPSON
​​Shelter Veterinarian

(616) 453-7559
cthompson@hswestmi.org

TONI KOCHEK
Administrative Coordinator
(616) 791-8241
tkochek@hswestmi.org
KELLY JAMES
Animal Behavior Coordinator

(616) 791-8209
​kjames@hswestmi.org
LYNDSEY STURGEON
Canine Behavior Coordinator
​(616) 453-7829
lsturgeon@hswestmi.org​
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HEATHER HEHRER
​Development Coordinator
(616) 791-8057
hhehrer@hswestmi.org
ZOEY GOEHRING
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Events Coordinator

(616) 791-8153
zgoehring@hswestmi.org
MARK HOREN​
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Facilities Coordinator
​(616) 791-8241
mhoren@hswestmi.org
AURORA LESERT LEWIS
Foster Coordinator

(616) 791-8230
alewis@hswestmi.org
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JULIE TOWNSEND
Grant & Medical Services Coordinator 
(616) 791-8056
jtownsend@hswestmi.org
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BRIANNA SHAHLY
​Marketing & Communications Coordinator
(616) 791-8066
bshahly@hswestmi.org
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AMY HEDDY
Humane Education Coordinator
(616) 791-8207
aheddy@hswestmi.org

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COTY CURTIS
​​Information Technology
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Coordinator

ccurtis@hswestmi.org

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​EMILY UNDERWOOD

Major Gifts Officer
eunderwood@hswestmi.org

​MEGAN BISHOP
Programs Coordinator
mbishop@hswestmi.org

Staff

Veterinary Staff:
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 vetstaff@hswestmi.org
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MELISSA T.
Licensed Vet Tech
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JESSICA B.
Vet Tech
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NISA D.
Vet Tech
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SABRINA A.
Foster Vet Tech

Customer Service Staff:
adoptions@hswestmi.org 
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or (616) 453-8900 ext. 200
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MEGHAN R.
Customer Service
​Supervisor
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ALEX Q.
Customer Service
​Representative
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​LAUREN M.
Customer Service
​Representative
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Rikki V.
Customer Service
​Representative

Animal Care Staff:
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AUSTIN S.
Animal Care Technician
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​ELAINA  C. 
Animal Care Technician
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EMMA L.
Animal Care Technician
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EMMA R.
Animal Care Technician
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EMILY B.
Animal Care Technician
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KAITLYN L.
Animal Care Technician
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KAYLI A.
Animal Care Technician
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KYIA H.
Animal Care Technician
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LAURA H.
Animal Care Technician
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 LOREN K.
Animal Care Technician
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LYDIA M.
Animal Care Technician
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OLIVIA L.
Animal Care Technician
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SHILOH L.
​Animal Care Technician

Trainers:
obedienceclass@hswestmi.org


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

Board of Directors

There are those who love animals, then there are those who love animals and will do everything they can to have more and more people love them too. Without our talented board members, Humane Society of West Michigan wouldn't be nearly as successful as it is today.

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​Katie Perschbacher
President
Grand Valley State University 
​Quincy Williams
Vice President
Grand Valley State University
​Patrick Cebelak
Treasurer

Triangle Associates
William McGahan
Secretary
Cherry Health
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​​Peter Kulas-Dominguez
17th Circuit Court
 
Valery Young
Pet Supplies Plus
Bekah Fauble
BDO USA
Megan Torrey
Price Heneveld
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Angela Sanborn
Independent Bank
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Megan Bennett
Volta Power Systems
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Nicholas Conley
First National Bank of MI.
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Roxanna Dieterle
Gallagher
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Alexandra Wilson
United Church Outreach Ministries
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Joe DiBenedetto
Honorary Board Member
Lambert & Co.
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LaChaun A. Steverson
Honorary Board Member
Fibrenew Grand Rapids
Humane Society of West Michigan
3077 Wilson Dr. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
616.453.8900
adoptions@hswestmi.org



Photos By: AGL Photography, Sara Cozolino Photography, and Tailwagger Dog Photography
  • Home
    • About
    • Contact & Hours
    • Job Opportunities
    • Staff & Board of Directors
    • Bunny's Blog
  • Adopt
    • Adoptable Animals >
      • Adoptable Cats
      • Adoptable Dogs
      • Adoptable Small Animals
    • Adoption Fees
    • Off-Site Locations
    • Post Adoption Resources
    • Working Cat Program
    • FAQ
  • Donate
  • Events
    • Paws, Claws & Corks
    • Bark in the Dark
    • HSWM's Birthday Party
    • Third Party Events >
      • Stocking Sponsors
    • Space Rental
    • Mission Merch
  • Foster
    • About Fostering
    • Animals in Foster
    • Foster FAQS
    • Foster Resources >
      • Foster Manuals
      • Appointment Scheduling
  • Get Involved
    • Do-It-Yourself Service Projects
    • Dog's Day Out
    • Group Volunteer
    • Junior Board
    • Regularly Scheduled Volunteer
    • Shelter Wish List
  • Resources
    • Animal Admitting
    • Community Clinics
    • Pet Food Assistance
    • Pet Health Emergencies
    • Pet Microchipping
    • Low-Cost Euthanasia
    • Lost and Found Animals
    • Emergency Foster Program
    • Obedience & Behavior >
      • Argus Alliance Program
      • Behavior Consultations
      • Canine Behavior Resources
      • Feline Behavior Resources
      • Obedience Classes
      • Seminars
  • Youth Programs
    • Classroom Visits
    • Kids Night Out
    • Youth Camps
    • Summer Camps
    • Reading Program
    • Youth and Family Volunteering