KIRSTEN

SMITH

Board President

TrueNorth Companies

Vice President of Marketing & Brand Strategy

TOBY
OLSON

Board Vice President

OPN Architects
Project Architect

ALAN

SOUKUP

Board Treasurer

City of Cedar Rapids

Financial Analyst

KRISTEN
MCVAY 

Board Secretary

Unity Point Health
Executive Director Care Management

AMANDA FREEMAN

U.S. Bank

Mortgage Loan Originator

TAYLOR

BARRON

Skogman Realty

Director of Business Services

DOUG

GREEN

Great Western Bank

Market President

STEFANIE RUPERT

Collins Community Credit Union President & CEO, Diversity & Inclusion Officer

SANDRA VAUGHAN

Collins Community Credit Union Senior Vice President, NCRM

ROBIN
ODEAN

C4 Operations
Business Development Specialist 

AIMEE

TRAUGH

Unity Point Health
Regional Director Care Management

CARA

OLDHAM

RSM
Humane Resources Director

Beliefs & Values 

of the Board of Directors

• All animals should be treated humanely.

• Euthanasia is not an acceptable solution to the pet overpopulation problem.

• Every companion animal deserves a loving, caring home.

• Humans have a responsibility to care for companion animals.

• Cruelty to animals for the purpose of entertainment is not acceptable.

• Shelters should advocate for and speak out on animal welfare issues.

• The public has a responsibility to help solve the pet overpopulation problem.

• Shelters have a responsibility to provide a humane, caring environment for abandoned animals.

• All sick and injured animals deserve care and treatment.