NACA Board Resumes
Debbie Dawson
250 5th Ave. N.
Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone: 425-771-0205
Fax: 425-771-0208
Email: ddawson@nacanet.org
Term: Expires 2013
Committees: Public Relations, Conference, Membership Support, Scholarships and NACA News Review
Representing: Alaska, Montana, Oregon, Washington
Misha Goodman
Iowa City Animal Services
Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Phone: 319-356-5296
Cell Phone: 319-621-3274
Email: mgoodman@nacanet.org
Term: Expires 2013
Committees: Training, Conference – chair and Disaster – Chair
Representing: Idaho, Minnesota, New Mexico, Vermont
BIOGRAPHY
Employment History:
Director, Iowa City Animal Care and Control Center 1993-Present
Direct operations of a progressive, open-admission municipal shelter serving a countywide population of 130,000. Produce an annual and proposed three year budget projection. Negotiate and administer contracts with neighboring cities and county government to provide sheltering, enforcement and emergency assistance. Develop and oversee a budget of $677,000, with a record of never exceeding overall fiscal year allotments. Supervise division personnel, including officers, animal care technicians, clerical staff and contracted veterinarian, as well as a group of over 400 volunteers, a program coordinator, and foundation director. Work directly with foundation to assist with fundraising efforts, volunteer and foster training, and community outreach programming. Routinely handle complex and sensitive situations involving both the public and contracting jurisdictions. Act as the public informational officer for the division, frequently speaking to elected officials, government entities, public and private agencies and media outlets regarding animal services issues and operations. Developed and presented professional workshops in public relations, investigations, officer safety, urban chickens, animal handling and capture techniques, animal hoarding and mass impound and disaster planning and resource management.
Lieutenant I, Lieutenant II, City of Los Angeles Animal Regulation 1990-1993
Organized, planned, and directed operations of a Los Angeles municipal facility providing services over a large geographical area. Performed budgetary and administrative assignments and led district administrative meetings. Carried out extensive public relations work. Supervised unionized shelter and enforcement personnel, coordinated employee trainings, and organized employee schedules and work assignments. Appeared before legislative bodies and in court as an expert witness regarding animal welfare issues. Worked to build an effective workforce, applying sound supervisory principles and techniques for public administration, including the active pursuit of equal opportunity and affirmative action goals.
Animal Control Officer I, Animal Control Officer II, City of Los Angeles Animal Regulation 1983-1990
Enforced laws dealing with the care, treatment, licensing and impounding of animals throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area, in areas as diverse as the San Fernando Valley, South Central LA, and West LA. Performed field investigations, including the handling of misdemeanor and felony cruelty cases, served warrants, and supervised and trained ACO I personnel. Served as public relations liaison for departmental district, teaching classes, coordinating community events and communicating with the media.
Regional and National Leadership
President, Past President, Vice President, National Animal Control Association 2004-Present
Have provided ongoing leadership for a national organization providing training and certification for animal control officers and other personnel involved in animal care, sheltering and enforcement. Assisted in creating NACA Disaster Database, a national database of trained animal services personnel qualified to provide disaster response services. Assisted in development of Animal Handling, Behavior and Capture Course. Assisted in the revision and development of Level I, II and IV course materials for the NACA training academies. Coordinated the annual NACA training conference, generating the highest revenues in the history of the organization and have presented various professional workshops to a national audience.
Co-Chair, FEMA Best Practices Work Group 2010-2011
Represent NACA and the state of Iowa on a federal disaster planning committee. Help to develop national best practices for local and state governments to apply in disaster situations affecting animals, including issues related to planning and resource management, rescue, decontamination, identification, transportation, sheltering, and veterinary care.
Board Liaison to National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition 2009-2011
Represent NACA on a coalition of national non-profit organizations working to improve the welfare of animals throughout the country by identifying, prioritizing and finding collaborative solutions to human-animal emergency issues.
Board Liaison to National Alliance of State Animal and Agricultural Emergency Programs 2009-2011
Work as a NACA representative to NASAAEP, contributing to the development of a best practices library to include courses, documents and reference materials made available to government officials and first responders. Review courses and other documents submitted by the working committees for inclusion in the library.
President, Iowa Animal Services Coalition 2010-present
Co-founded and lead a coalition of professionals from both the public and private sectors involved with animal welfare and control throughout Iowa. Was instrumental in developing the organizational mission of enhancing education and professionalism through training and advocating the exchange of ideas and information.
Member, Iowa Veterinary Emergency Rapid Response Team 2007-present
Participate in annual trainings for animal-related disaster response in the state of Iowa. Am available on an ongoing basis to respond to disasters occurring within the state as part of the IVERRT Team.
Representative, Johnson County Pandemic Flu Steering Committee 2007-present
Participate in planning sessions with representatives from other local agencies regarding response to a potential pandemic flu outbreak. Develop plans for emergency sheltering and animal rescue operations in the event of such an outbreak.
Board Member, Iowa Nebraska Animal Care and Control Association 2004-2008
Co-founded and served as member of an alliance of animal care and control professionals working to provide education and training, to improve public education related to animal ownership and animal welfare, and to foster cooperation between private humane societies and government animal control agencies.
Education, Training and Certifications
Higher Education:
Rio Hondo Community College 1986
Rose Hills, CA
Pierce College 1983-1984
Woodland Hills, CA
El Camino Community College 1982
Torrance, CA
Training and Certifications
Enforcement and Field Services:
- 832 P.C. Training, Search and seizure Modules I and II (Los Angeles Police Department)
- Mace Training and Technique (Los Angeles Police Department)
- Animal Control Officer Training Academy (480 hours) (City of Los Angeles)
- National Animal Control Training
- Firearms Training (City of Los Angeles)
- Animal Hoarding: Curbing the Compulsion Through Legal Intervention Training (Best Friends Animal Society)
- Meth Lab Informational Training (NACA)
- Horse Cruelty and Abuse Investigation Training (State of Iowa Law Enforcement Academy)
- Illegal Animal Fighting Investigations Training (HSUS, Iowa Law Enforcement Academy)
- Wildlife and Shelters Training (HSUS)
Management & Administration:
- Professional Grant Writing (University of Iowa)
- Elements of Capitol Campaigns (Renaissance Group Incorporated)
- Discipline and the Supervisor (Los Angeles Personnel Department)
- Affirmative Action Training for Supervisors (Los Angeles Personnel Department)
- Conflict Resolution (Los Angeles Personnel Department)
- California Animal Control Directors’ Association Training
- Crystal Reports Training (HLP Incorporated)
- Chameleon Software Training (HLP Incorporated)
- Coaching Skills for Managers and Supervisors Training (Fred Pryor Resources)
Animal Handling and Behavior:
- Chemical Immobilization Training (City of Los Angeles)
- Chemical Immobilization Advanced Training (Safe-Capture)
- Different Breeds, Different Needs Seminar (Animal Rescue League)
- Breed Identification Training (NACA)
- Environmental Enrichment for Shelter Animals Training (NACA)
- CPR and Basic Veterinary Life Support Training (Animal Health Foundation)
- Euthanasia Technicians School: Injectable Methods and Stress Management (Iowa State University)
- Behavior Evaluation and Assessment Certification Training (Sue Sternberg)
Education and Outreach:
- Pets for Life Training (HSUS, Dumb Friends League)
- K-12 Vocational Education Teaching Credential (State of California)
- Industry Representative, Kirkwood Community College Humane Officer Training Program (Kirkwood)
Disaster Planning and Response:
- Introduction to the Incident Command System Training, ICS 100 (FEMA)
- Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents Training, ICS 200 (FEMA)
- Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents ICS-300 (FEMA)
- Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents ICS-400 (FEMA)
- National Incident Management System Introductory Training, ICS 700 (FEMA)
- Disaster Animal Response Team Training (Humane Society University)
Julie A. Holmes
Butler County Dog Wardens Office
1820 Princeton Rd.
Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Phone: Departments Main 513-887-7297 (PAWS)
Fax: 513-785-6546
Email: JHolmes@nacanet.org
Term: Expires 2014
Committees: Training Committee (Chair), Public Relations Committee, Conference Committee, Membership Support Committee and Marketing and Brand Committee
Representing: Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania
BIOGRAPHY
- Butler County Dog Warden/Humane Officer since 1988
- Ohio Certified Euthanasia Tech.
- NACA Certified Level 1 & 2
- Certified Cruelty Investigator State of Ohio
- Certified Horse Abuse Investigator
- Certified Mounted Deputy Sheriff
- Secretary and Board Member for National Animal Control
- President Elect for the Ohio County Dog Wardens Association
Robert C. Leinberger, Jr.
Chesterfield County Police-Animal Control Unit
9300 Public Works Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
E-mail: Leinbergerr@chesterfield.gov
Phone: (804) 768-7544
Representing: Delaware, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia
ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR-CHESTERFIELD COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
December 1991 to Present
Chesterfield County Animal Control Officer
- Enforce state and local animal laws
- Active knowledge of policies and procedures
- Communicate effectively with county residents, county employees and the media
- Actively patrol various neighborhoods in Chesterfield County
- Answer calls for service effectively and efficiently
- Chesterfield County Police Executive Leadership School/University of Richmond in April 1999
- Total Quality Initiative graduate from Chesterfield County in August 2000
- Completed General Instructor Development School in February 2006
- Chesterfield County Exceptional Customer Service Training in November 2006
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Provide animal control training for police and sheriff academies
- Field training officer for the animal control unit
- Instructor for animal control basic at Crater Criminal Justice Academy
FORMAL EDUCATION
University of Richmond
- Master of Human Resource Management, May 2011
- Bachelor of Applied Studies, December 2008
Major: Human Resource Management
Minor: Leadership
Magna Cum Laude graduate
John Tyler Community College
- Associate in Applied Science, August 1993
Major: Police Science
Magna Cum Laude graduate
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Eagle Scout
- Chesterfield Animal Control Officer of the Year 1994, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2011
- Project leader for animal control career development program that was implemented January 1, 2007
- Vice-President of the Virginia Animal Control Association
David Marcantel
Animal Services Coordinator
Calcasieu Parish Animal Services and Protection Dept.
5500A Swift Plant Road
Lake Charles, La. 70615
Work Phone: 337-721-3730
Home Phone: 337-582-2749
Cell Phone: 337-540-6891
Fax Number: 337-721-4188
E-mail: dmarcantel@nacanet.org
Term: Expires 2013
Committees: Scholarship committee-Chairperson, Elections Committee-Chairperson, Disaster Committee and Corporate Operations/by-laws Committee
Representing: Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma
BIOGRAPHY
Dave is currently 11-months from having 30 years of in the field and management experience. He started as an officer, became Kennel Supervisor, Field Operations Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Operations Manager and currently serves as Coordinator. He works with 32 fellow employees in an operation that handles between 12,000 and 14,000 animals per year. Dave serves on the National Animal Control Association board, as well as the Louisiana Animal Control Association board. He has certifications in NACA 1 and 2, Bite stick, Pepper Spray, several chemical capture courses and is certified in slack water and swift water rescue.
Jamie McAloon Lampman
Ingham County Animal Control
600 Curtis St.
Mason, MI 48854
Phone: 517-676-8376
Fax: 517-676-8380
Email: jlampman@nacanet.org
Term: Expires 2014
Committees: Chair-Outreach Committee, Awards Committee
Representing: Michigan, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota
BIOGRAPHY
Employment History:
Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter, Mason MI 2004-Present
Director
Humane Society-Calhoun Area, Battle Creek, MI 1998-2004
Executive Director and Animal Cruelty Investigator
Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, Norman, Oklahoma 1989-1998
Chief Executive Officer and Animal Cruelty Investigator
Education:
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Studies in Journalism
Associations and Memberships:
- Member and Past-President of the Mason Rotary Club (2011)
- Member of the National Association of Animal Control Officers since 2004
- Member and past board member of the Michigan Association Animal Control Officers (MAACO) (2004-present)
- Foster Parent & Foreign Exchange Host Parent
Keith Robinson
5115 Cotswold Lane
Memphis, TN 38125
Phone: 901-438-7518
Fax: None
Email: krobinson@nacanet.org
Representing: Alabama, Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee
Shyanne Schull
Shafter Animal Control
18849 S. Shafter Ave
Shafter, CA 93263
Phone: 661-746-2140
Fax: 661-746-0351
Email: sschull@nacanet.org
Term: Expires 2015
Committees: Corporate Operations and Bylaws Committee, Disaster Committee, Grant Committee and Training Committee
Representing: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Utah
BIOGRAPHY
Employment History:
Professional Experience
Animal Control Manager
2003 to Present
City of Shafter Shafter, CA
Effectively balance the field services and shelter operation as the only Animal Control Officer for the city. Manage two part - time shelter employees, all administrative duties related to shelter and field management including the adoption program, education program, regulation enforcement, case management, court testimony, media interviews, rabies control and all facets of the day to day activities.
- Designed, developed and implemented successful adoption program utilizing media, internet, public off - site events and breed rescues that facilitated a 70% growth in adoption numbers
- Researched and developed a comprehensive animal control ordinance for the city that comprised of specific laws to protect animals and the public alike.
- Researched, planned, designed and assisted in the completion of a new animal shelter
- Devised a community outreach education program.
- Developed, recommended and implemented long range goals, objectives and policies relevant to the animal control program.
- Achieved a high level of customer service by community members which resulted in many positive letters as well as monetary and tangible donations to the animal shelter.
- Awarded Employee of the Year in 2005.
Animal Care Worker
2001 to 2002
Kern County Animal Control Bakersfield, CA
Assisted in the health management of all shelter animals including cleaning, feeding, watering, medicating and exercising. Offered excellent customer service assistance in a high traffic, high stress environment.
Additional Experience:
Specialty Associate, Petsmart
Head Horse Wrangler, R Ranch
Animal Technician, Wishing Well Ranch
Veterinary Technician, Wasco Veterinary Clinic
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Ca2000
Affiliations:
- Best Friends Network
- Emergency Animal Rescue Service Volunteer, Red Rover 2006-Current
- National Animal Control Association Board Director, 2011- Current
- California Animal Director’s Association, 2008-Present
Licenses and Certifications:
- Level I and Level II National Animal Control Association Academy
- IS 10 Animals in Disaster, Awareness and Preparedness FEMA
- IS 11 Animals in Disaster, Community Planning FEMA
- IS 111 Livestock in Disaster, FEMA
- Teach Kids to Care, National Association for Humane and Environmental Education
- Emergency Responder Volunteer Training Workshop, Red Rover
- Dealing Successfully With Customers, Public Sector Excellence
- Managerial Leadership, New Horizons
Robert Sexton
Montgomery County Animal Resource Center
6790 Webster Street
Dayton, Ohio 45414
Main Phone: 937-898-4457
Desk Phone: 937-264-5468
Fax: 937-454-8135
Email: SextonR@mcohio.org
Email: rsexton@nacanet.org
Term: Expires 2014
Committees: Corporate Operations/Bylaws, Chair, Training, Professional Outreach, Conference, Membership Support, NACA News Article Review and ASPCA Grant
Representing: Maryland, New York, Texas, Wisconsin
BIOGRAPHY
Employment History:
Montgomery County Animal Resource Center
6790 Webster Street
Dayton, Ohio 45414
Animal Care and Control Officer Supervisor
Greene County Animal Control
641 Dayton-Xenia Road
Xenia, Ohio 45385
Animal Control Officer
Dayton Museum of Natural History
2629 Ridge Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45414
Curator of Live Animals
Education:
Wright State University
Bachelor of Science in Education
Certifications:
- Ohio Humane Agent Ohio Euthanasia Technician
- Chemical Immobilization
- Tactical Baton (Bite Stick)
- Certified Animal Control Officer
- Red Cross Authorized Instructor
Affiliations:
- American Humane Association
- Association of Zoos and Aquariums
- International Veterinary Forensics Science Association
- National Animal Control Association
- National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
- Ohio County Dog Wardens Association
- The Society for the Study of Reptiles and Amphibians
Todd Stosuy
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter
Field Services Manager
2200 7th Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: 831-454-7254
Fax: 831-454-7222
Email: tstosuy@nacanet.org
Term: Expires 2015
Committees: President- serve on all committees
Representing: California, Hawaii, Wyoming
BIOGRAPHY
Employment History:
Supervising Animal Services Field Manager, Santa Cruz County Animal Services Authority, July 2006-present
In this position I am solely responsible for the planning, coordinating and supervising of a comprehensive Animal Control Program for the County of Santa Cruz. I am responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of animal related laws, supervising animal control officers and dispatchers, creating and monitoring programs related to spay and neuter, creating and implementing animal disaster response protocols, responding to and serving as Incident Commander during County declared emergencies, animal licensing and humane education, investigating and prosecuting animal cruelty and neglect situations, supervising animal shelter staff and animal shelter activities in the absence of the Shelter Manager and presenting information to the public through formal speaking engagements and through media interviews. I am also responsible for assessing the physical and behavioral conditions of stray and impounded animals; establishing protocols for the assessment of emergency medical attention of animals; creating protocols for the proper care of animals during impoundment and transportation; assigning vehicles and equipment to staff and arranging for the proper maintenance of equipment and vehicles; training field, licensing and shelter staff; recommending and implementing operational policies and procedures related to animal control field services, and establishing uniformity in the application of rules, regulations and policies. I also maintain cooperative relationships with federal, state and local agencies and private groups concerned with the care and well- being of animals.
Animal Control Officer II, Santa Cruz County Animal Services Authority, April 2005 – July 2006
In this position I served as the Supervising Animal Control Officer prior to the implementation of the Supervising Animal Services Field Manager position. I performed much of the same tasks as I currently am responsible for.
Animal Control Officer I, Santa Cruz County Animal Services Authority, August 2003 – April 2005
In this position I was responsible for the apprehending and caring of animals, determining the disposition of animals, enforcing various related State and local laws and ordinances, responding to complaints concerning unwanted, escaped or other nuisance animals and assisted other law enforcement agencies with animal related issues.
Cruelty Caseworker, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, 2001 – 2003
In this position I was responsible for assisting law enforcement agencies and prosecutors across the United States with investigating domestic animal abuse and neglect situations. I assisted these agencies with interpreting and applying animal laws in cases that occurred in their jurisdictions.
Literacy Teacher, School District of Philadelphia, September 1999 – September 2000
In this position I was responsible for creating and implementing reading and writing programs for underprivileged students in Philadelphia. I was responsible for maintaining accurate records and statistics for student improvement and also for supervising college student teachers.
Education:
Rutgers University 1994-1998
Bachelors Degree in Administration of Justice
Bachelors Degree in Sociology
Certificate in Criminology
Additional Experience:
- National Animal Control Association Board of Directors, 2008- present
- National Animal Control Association, Vice-President 2010-2011
- National Animal Control Association, President 2011- present
- National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition, 2009- present
- Santa Cruz County Willow Glen HOA Board of Directors, Vice-President, 2008- 2010
- Farm Sanctuary, Farmed Animal Caretaker Intern 2001
- NJ State Certified Emergency Medical Technician 1992 – 2003
- CA State Certified Emergency Medical Technician 2003 – 2007
- Volunteer Animal Rescue Coalition of Haiti (ARCH) February 2010
- Dog Tales, Susy Flory Chapter 17 – “You Can’t Catch Me”
- Animal Sheltering Magazine May/June 2009 “To The Rescue”
- Volunteer Big Brother- Big Brothers and Sisters of Santa Cruz County 2010-present
Speaking engagements:
National Animal Control Association Level 2 Academy
- Constitutional Law
- Civil Liability for the ACO
- Search Warrant Affidavit and Application
Humane Society of the United States 2009 Expo
- Farmed Animal Investigations
- Investigating Traveling Circuses and Roadside Animal Exhibits
Animal Planet: Weird True and Freaky
- Expert Guest on Animal Rescues
National Animal Control Association Annual Training Conference 2010
- Role of Animal Control Officers in Disasters
Farm Sanctuary Intern Retreat Summer 2011
- Former Sanctuary Intern Panel
Awards:
- 2004 Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Gold Award for Excellence
- 2008 United Way Santa Cruz County Hero
- 2008 Friends of Lighthouse Field Top Dog Award
- 2008 Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition as a Community Hero
- 2008 Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Proclamation
- 2008 Santa Cruz County American Red Cross Animal Hero
- 2008 Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Gold Award for Excellence
Training:
- National Animal Control Association Level 1
- National Animal Control Association Level 2
- National Animal Control Association Pepper Spray Training
- National Animal Control Association Bite Stick Training
- National Animal Control Association 2008 Conference
- National Animal Control Association 2009 Conference
- National Animal Control Association 2010 Conference
- National Animal Control Association 2011 Training Summit
- California Animal Control Directors Association 2007 Conference
- California Animal Control Directors Association 2008 Conference
- California Penal Code 832 Laws of Arrest
- California Penal Code 832 Firearms
- American Red Cross Pet First Aid
- Humane Society of the United States Illegal Animal Fighting
- Humane Society of the United States Disaster Animal Response Team
- Humane Society University Trap-Neuter-Return: How to Manage a Feral Cat Colony
- American Humane Association Euthanasia by Injection
- Incident Command System 100
- Incident Command System 200
- SEMS (Standardized Emergency management System)
- NIMS (National Incident Management System)
- Incident Command System 800 National Response Framework
- Large Animal Rescue Certification through Felton Fire Department
- Red Cross Psychological First Aid
- Center for Domestic Preparedness Basic Agricultural Emergency Response Training for CBRNE Incidents
- Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Agricultural Emergency Response Training
- Equine First Aid Training
- Wildlife Search and Rescue
- Wildlife Basic First Aid
Diane P. Webber
Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control
2109 North Towne Lane NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
Phone: 319-286-5908
Cell Phone: 515-991-7121
Email: d.webber@cedar-rapids.org
Term: Expires 2015
Committees: Public Relations, Corporate Operations, NACA News Article Review, and Professional Outreach – Chair. Also serving as NACA Liaison to the Shelter Animals Count – National Database Project
Representing: Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska
BIOGRAPHY
Employment History:
Program Manager – Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control 2009-Present
Serving a 163,000 population base, plans, organizes and manages the City’s open-admission municipal shelter, as well as animal housing and care responsibilities for the City of Marion. Responsible for the strategic planning, policy development, operational budget and budget projections for a 10-year CIP fund, data collection and reporting for the department, as well as total update and revision of animal control ordinance, and oversight of the construction project for a new animal control facility to replace the shelter lost in the Flood of ‘08. Also responsible for the formation of a 501c3 nonprofit organization to support the animal care and volunteer programming for the shelter. Public speaking engagements include professional workshops in disaster preparedness and emergency animal sheltering, shelter mitigation and sanitation, staff and volunteer management, and First Strike. Also serves as an Adjunct instructor for the Humane Officer Training Program of the Animal Health Technology Department of Kirkwood Community College teaching Animal Control Vehicle Maintenance & Safety, and Disaster Animal Response for ACO’s.
Director of Disaster Preparedness/Shelter Management for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) - 2007 to 2009
Planned, developed and implemented strategies to carry out the HSUS Emergency Services (ES) sheltering program in disaster responses, as well as advanced and directed ES education/training programs throughout US and Canada. Trained, managed and expanded volunteer responder database. Forged relationships with national, state-level and local animal protection professionals to develop disaster response protocols, MOU’s, develop disaster plans and predetermine locations for temporary shelters in the event of a disaster. Coordinated HSUS personnel and emergency responders to assist in the field and set-up/operate emergency animal sheltering operations.
Midwest & Central States Regional Director for HSUS - 2003 to 2007
As Regional Director of a 10-state region, developed State Director programming to advance and influence state, local and federal legislative priorities; attended legislative meetings; provided testimony and lobbied legislators. Also served on state and local government and animal organization committees, councils, and boards, attended conferences and represented HSUS in speaking engagements, etc.
Professional Consultant for Sheltered Views Consulting - 2000 to Jan ‘03
As an animal welfare consultant, provided professional services in four very diverse capacities. Appointments included:
- Director of Education and Advocacy for Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary. Co-authored the American Humane Association operational guide on the handling and care of reptiles in the shelter environment.
- Animal Welfare Representative for Kitsap County (KC). Served on the animal control ordinance revision working committee under the direction of the KC Prosecutor’s Office. Served as KC Hearing Examiner for potentially dangerous and dangerous animal appeals.
- Liaison Representative and Advisor Facilitated the transition of an adult cat foster center on the benefactor’s estate from a humane society operation to a local rescue group operation.
- President, Washington State Federation of Animal Care and Control Association. Serving in this capacity for 5 years, coordinated legislative efforts, initiated a collaborative approach to legislative efforts with the Washington Animal Control Association, and was responsible for the implementation and events coordination of an annual Pet Overpopulation Summit .
Director of Operations/Interim Director for Kitsap Humane Society – Silverdale, WA
August ‘98 to Nov ‘00
Executive Director Benton-Franklin Humane Society - Pasco, WA
1992 to Aug ‘98
Executive Director Mesa County Humane - Society, Grand Junction, CO
1982 through 1991
Regional and National Leadership
- Served as HSUS representative for National Animal Rescue & Sheltering Coalition (NARSC), Co-chair of Training Committee
- Member of National Alliance of State Animal Agriculture Emergency Programs (NASAAEP) - Animal Sheltering Working Group.
- Lead instructor providing Disaster Animal Response Team (DART) and Emergency Animal Sheltering (EAS) training and certification for HSUS.
Community and Professional Involvement
Current:
- Active Member—Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA) – 1994 to Present
- National Animal Control Association (NACA) – Board Member
- Iowa Animal Services Coalition – Vice President
- Linn County Emergency Management –Animal Care Committee
- International speaker on a variety of animal welfare related topics, including Board Development, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Animal Disaster Response and Emergency Animal Sheltering.
Past:
- Linn County Task Force on Animal Control - 2011
- President—WA State Federation of Animal Care &Control Agencies
- Advisory Animal Welfare Representative—Kitsap County WA
- Kennewick WA Kiwanis Club – Board Member
- Mesa County CO Safety Council/Fair Board - Treasurer and Special Events/Public Relations Coord.
- Colorado West Ballet Company - President
- Kitsap Animal Rescue Team - Founding Member and Disaster Animal Relief Director
- Benton-Franklin Counties WA - Disaster Animal Relief Coordinator
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- Highest scoring participant in City of Cedar Rapids 8-wk Leadership Program
- Recipient of HSUS Employee Recognition Award
- Service recognition award—WA State Federation of Animal Care & Control Agencies
- “Hometown Hero” award—November ‘91 Grand Junction CO for accomplishments on behalf of the county’s homeless animals improving animal welfare programs and services for the community.
Education, Training and Certifications
Higher Education:
Morraine Community College 1971
Palos Hill IL
Mesa State College 1986-1989
Grand Junction CO
Training and Certifications
- Illegal Animal Fighting Investigations Training (HSUS, Iowa Law Enforcement Academy)
- Legend Drug Certification (CO and WA)
- Euthanasia I and II Certified
- Advanced Euthanasia/Burnout/Stress Management
- Creative Leadership for Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Team-Building, Mentoring and Coaching Skills for Managers & Supervisors
- Fundamentals of Project Management
- New Direction in Management
- Positive Discipline & Counseling
- Cross Cultural Communications
- OSHA Standards & Requirements
Education and Outreach:
- Executive Director Training Graduate – Level I, II and III – American Humane Association
- FIRST STRIKE ®: The Violence CONNECTION
- Psychology of the Abuser
- Educating Against Violence
- Age Appropriate Humane Education
Disaster Planning and Response:
- Animal First Aid for Disaster Responders
- Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness – IS 10a
- Animals in Disasters: Community Planning – IS 11a
- Introduction to the Incident Command System Training, ICS 100 (FEMA)
- Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents Training, ICS 200 (FEMA)
- National Incident Management System Introductory Training, ICS 700 (FEMA)
- NIMS (National Incident Management System)
- S-130 Wildland Firefighter Training (Q901)
- S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (Q900).
- Disaster Animal Response Team Training (HSU)
- American Red Cross Pet First Aid
Cindy Wiemann
City of Madison Animal Control
PO Box 32
Madison, GA 30650
Phone: 706-342-9604
Fax: 706-342-2558
cwiemann@nacanet.org
Term: Expires 2015
Committees: Disaster Planning
Representing: Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina
BIOGRAPHY
13 years as the City of Madison GA Animal Control Officer.
10 years as Veterinary Technician.