Staff
Deter
Racine, Executive Director
Oversees all shelter operations, fund raising and
budgeting. Past experience includes professional grooming,
kennel and grooming business management.
Julie DeGroot,
Animal Care Manager
Responsible for the daily care and placement of all
shelter animals. Maintains all vaccinations, grooming,
and exercise schedules. Ensures that shelter maintenance
is accomplished. Three years experience as a veterinary
assistant.
Ann Marie
Tingleff, Events/Resources Coordinator
Will continue to build the Membership base, cultivate
relationships with donors and businesses, amplify
Public Relations, research grants, create Endowment
Campaign, coordinate and facilitate all Events and
build the Volunteer Program. She loves animals, owns
two shelter dogs and is very excited to continue
the work of LTBHS.
Sherry Kujawa,
Boarding & Grooming Manager
Manages and cares for the new Boarding and Grooming facility from cleaning to feeding. Helps with check-in and check-out of dogs and cats and plays in the yard with the dogs too!
Beverly Ironside,
Administrative Assistant
Assists in the Events
and Resources department and maintains the Donor
Perfect software. Beverly owns and shows a Portugese
Waterdog who she grooms herself!
Jane Balmer,
Pet Therapist
Fulfills the ANGEL (Animals Need to Give Everybody
Love) grant by taking LTBHS animals to senior care
facilities for the purpose of offering elders the
chance to interact with animals. Contributes to the health and positive
outlook of these elders. Veterinary technician and
elder care experience.
Patty
Howard, Professional Groomer
Grooms LTBHS animals for cleanliness and to restore
their coats to a healthy state. Provides grooming
to the public.
Abbey Graham, Adoption Coordinator
Provides administrative support for staff. Assists visitors with adoptions and questions regarding the shelter and its animals.
Adele Jordan, Adoption Coordinator
Provides administrative support for staff. Assists visitors with adoptions and questions regarding the shelter and its animals.
Jacqui Racine, Kennel Assistant
Cares for all the animals, cleans kennels, walks dogs and helps with adoptions and greeting visitors.
Elizabeth Hart, Kennel Assistant
Cares for all the animals, cleans kennels, walks dogs and helps with adoptions and greeting visitors.
Kit Simmons, Kennel Assistant
Cares for all the animals, cleans kennels, walks dogs and helps with adoptions and greeting visitors.
