Leadership Team

We are passionately dedicated to our work and animals in our care.
We believe our commitment to compassion, respect, and kindness sets us apart.

2022/2023 Board of Directors

  • President

    Anthony Andrade

  • Vice President

    Cathy Chase-Mason

  • Secretary

    Mary Lisa Russell

  • Treasurer

    Cathy Garner

  • Phil Andrews

  • Gail Gorman

  • David Miller

  • April Semper

STAFF

  • Executive Director

    Linda Van Kirk

  • Executive Secretary

    Patricia Coulter

  • Human Resources Manager

    Barbara Fukumitsu, PHR, SHRM-CP

  • Human Resources Generalist

    Karen Amao-Longoria

  • Spokesperson/Database Manager

    Walter Salvari

  • Field Operations Manager; Humane Officer

    Jesse Boyce

  • Humane Officer

    Shalee Thornhill

  • Facilities Maintenance Manager

    Walt Kuenzli, Jr.

  • Spay/Neuter Services Manager

    Amy Peters, R.V.T.

  • Veterinarian

    Janice Breech, D.V.M.

  • Veterinarian

    Candace Krider, D.V.M

  • Shelter Operations Manager

    Annette Peters

  • Volunteer Services Manager

    Linda Stolling

  • Dispatch Supervisor

    Dawn Dixon

  • Foster Care Coordinator

    Cathy Balentine

  • Publications Coordinator

    Karley Kemble

  • Community Relations Coordinator

    Candy Kuenzli

To contact any of the staff members, please call 559-233-SPCA.