Founder

Lawyer with former work experience at HSUS, Washington, DC., managing a national standards program for local humane societies and animal control groups. Retired Executive Director, OH School Employees Retirement System. Active in Columbus community cat projects and dedicated animal lover.

“My passion for all animals and their quality of life is coded in my DNA. I’m proud to follow in the footsteps of my mother who founded a humane society over 60 years ago that remains active to this day.”

Founder

Lawyer with experience in public sector in Washington, D.C., OH Attorney General’s office, and OH Supreme Court. Retired.  Active in local animal rescue efforts.

"I have come to appreciate the tremendous value animals bring to our quality of life and that we owe it to them to improve the quality of their lives.”

Board member

Veterinarian with Linworth Animal Hospital, a member of the American Animal Hospital Association. Previously interned in emergency medicine while working with Michigan Veterinary Specialists. Advocate for all animals’ well-being and for their good health.

“As a practicing veterinarian, I bring my love of animals to work each and every day. It has become an important priority for me to advocate for animals, especially those that need our protection and care.” 

Board Member

Retired, former Vice-Chairman and CFO of Huntington Bancshares. Former Board Member of Lifecare Alliance, Girl Scouts of Central Ohio, Harding Hospital and State Teachers Retirement System. Volunteer at various cat rescue organizations. TNR experience. Animal advocate.

“Animals are connected to us all, but domesticated creatures especially so, because they depend on us for food, shelter and protection. My goal is to work diligently to see that their welfare is assured, providing them contented lives in exchange for their companionship and unconditional love.

Board Member

Retired management employee with AT&T. Active in local animal rescue, as well as neighborhood management of community cats and visiting wildlife. Personally cared for downtown Columbus colony of 20 feral cats for years, practicing TNR. Committed to helping develop practical solutions for community animal issues.

“To capitalize my interest with APN, I am passionate about doing what’s necessary to protect those animals in our midst that are vulnerable to abuse or neglect.” 

Board Member

Career professional in Human Resources with OH School Employees Retirement System. Fluent in social media. Previously assisted in the development of a marketing program for a local corporation. Active in Columbus community cat projects. Has experience with unaddressed community animal issues.

“My desire to be a part of this organization came from the idea of working with all groups to better serve animals large and small in our community and beyond. I care for all animals and believe that they enrich our lives each and every day.”

Board Member

Lawyer, chambers of Judge Edmund A. Sargus, Jr., U.S. District Court  for the Southern District of Ohio. Formerly with Porter Wright Morris  and Arthur, LLP, Columbus. Secretary and board member of the Ohio  Lawyers Assistance Program, a non-profit dedicated to helping Ohio’s  judges, attorneys, and law students obtain treatment for substance use  disorders and mental health issues, a committee member of Restored  Citizens Initiative helping federal prisoners reenter society, mentor at  Moritz Ohio State College of Law, and a 4H leader in Young Riders,  Franklin County 4H. Experienced horsewoman and advocate for their care  and humane treatment. Committed to improving the quality of life for all  animals. 

“I am passionate about the welfare of all animals but  focus much of my attention on horses. I believe that we can prevent the  suffering of thousands of horses a year through the dissemination of  information about irresponsible breeding, in the back yard, horse  showing businesses, and particularly in the horseracing industry.  Every  day horses are shipped in the most horrendous conditions to brutal  slaughter outside of the United States.”