The Auburn Valley Humane Society is governed by a Board of Volunteer Board Members who graciously give of their time and resources.
2019 Officers and Board Members of the Auburn Valley Humane Society
Board Officers
- Rick Oliveria – Board Chair
- Alexis Singletary, JD – Vice Chair
- Marsha Goodwin, Secretary
- David P. Jones, Treasurer
Board of Directors
- Shelley Coleman (City of Auburn Representative)
- Dr. Don Edwards
- Miles Haney
- Robin Hutchison
- Michelle LaBorde
- Carol Rogers
- Jan Speer
If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors, please review the AVHS Board of Director’s Membership Packet . This Packet includes:
- AVHS Mission, History and Accomplishments
- AVHS Board of Director-Candidate Application Process
- AVHS Board of Director Application*
- AVHS Board of Directors’ Policies and Procedures
- AVHS Board of Directors Duties and Responsibilities
- AVHS Board of Director Code of Ethics Policy
- AVHS Animal Welfare Positions
- AVHS Gift Acceptance Policy
- AVHS Privacy Policy
- AVHS Discrimination Policy
- AVHS Articles of Incorporation
- AVHS Bylaws
- 501c3 Determination Letter
- AVHS Officers and Directors Liability Policy
- AVHS Board of Directors Roster
The Auburn Valley Humane Society Thrift Store & More Staff
- Laurie Nygren – Thrift Store Assistant IV
- Amy Dobyns – Thrift Store Assistant III
- Belinda Thompson – Thrift Store Assistant II
- Candi Kesler – Thrift Store Assistant I
- Dani Blyleven- Director of Retail Services/Thrift Store Manager
The Auburn Valley Humane Society Staff
- TBD – Animal Care Assistant I
- Mindy Ahlberg – Animal Care Assistant II
- Rosie Ireland – Animal Care Assistant III
- Melanie Newton – Animal Care Assistant IV
- Grant Wyena – Animal Care Assistant V
- Angela Russell – Veterinary Assistant
- Kristina Adams – Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Jackie Beatty – Animal Welfare Coordinator
- Keely Lanaghan – Special Programs Coordinator
- Heather Veenker – Development Assistant
- Ally Nauer – Development Assistant
- Farrah Knapp-Dunbar – Front Desk Assistant
- Judy Grogan – Front Desk /Adoptions Coordinator
- Reina Grimes – Licensing Processor
- Cara Anderson – Licensing Coordinator
- Julia Sauer – Director of Public Services
- Sharon LaVigne – Director of Development and Community Engagement
- Emily D. Purvis – Medical Director, DVM
- Phil Morgan – President/CEO
If you are interested in employment at the Auburn Valley Humane Society, please visit our Employment Opportunities page
