Qualifications:

• Humane Society of Forsyth County:  Active member.
• 2009 – Served as Honorary (non voting) member of the Board of Directors.
• Veterinarian and owner of Steeplechase Veterinarian practice.

Comments:  On Tonya’s experience with animals:

On Tonya’s experience with nonprofit work and The Humane Society of Forsyth County: Tonya is currently fostering Grey Bear, the kitten, at her clinic and has cared for him for several months.  On several occasions Tonya has volunteered her time by visiting the shelter and consulting on issues pertaining to the care of the animals in our program.  All of Tonya’s contributions make her a wonderful addition to the Humane Society of Forsyth County and an excellent consideration for the Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

• University of Georgia:  Bachelor of Science, Business Information Systems.
• Unisys Corporation: Software Developer - ten years.
• 1989 – 1992:  Home Owner’s Association.
• 1992 – 1997: ALTA tennis team - Captain.
• Youth Coach:  T-ball, Soccer and Lacrosse.
• Real Estate Entrepreneur:  Remion Residential Properties – President and CEO.
• Sunday School Teacher:  Prince of Peace Lutheran Church; 1^st – 3^rd graders.
• Humane Society of Forsyth County:  Active member – 4 years.
• Currently works from a home based office as a freelance writer and maintains a flexible schedule.

Comments:  On John’s experience with animals: John, along with his family in Savannah, has been involved in animal rescue for many years.  He is a compassionate man with a great love and deep respect for animals.  He continually demonstrates an understanding when "just one more" lost or abandoned animal needs a roof over its head.  His patience level is shown through his coping with allergies, asthma, ubiquitous pet hair, maneuvering over baby gates, being bitten and scratched and having his shoes chewed up.  He is known to be late for appointments because of his habit of stopping to help stray dogs.  Several of the dogs he has assisted in this manner have been placed in our adoption program.

On John’s experience with nonprofit work and The Humane Society of Forsyth County: John has served as a foster parent / home for 56 animals (dogs and cats) as of November 2009.  He has worked with numerous “problematic” dogs, taking them into his home and providing rehabilitation support for them. John works HSFC dog adoption events frequently, especially when heavy lifting is needed.  He has been a source of maintenance support at the shelter with “fix it / handyman” jobs are needed.  He has made vet runs on many occasions, providing vital assistance for the animals in our care. In 2009 he attended both major fundraisers, Wags & Whiskers and the Bark & Boogie Ball.  He also worked very hard as a volunteer for the No Flea Market, making numerous drives to various locations in order to pick up items being donated for the event as well as working the day of the event itself. His flexible schedule and years of exposure to animal rescue would make him an exceptional consideration for the Humane Society.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of University education:  University of Hawaii, Georgia State University, Farleigh Dickinson University, and Dean College.
• In 1977 named one of the “77 People to Watch,” by Washingtonian Magazine.
• Flew mercy missions for Angel Flight of Georgia; is lifetime member of Pilots for Christ.
• Owner of several successful businesses: four restaurants, a travel agency, a DJ service.
• Served as a full time police officer in Henry County and as a volunteer in the Fulton County Sheriff's Reserve for over 20 years, attaining the rank of Major.
• Also owned 6 successful pet care facilities, all in Georgia, spanning 31 years.  Every GA Dept of Agriculture report has been very positive, for all facilities.
• Current owner of Pet Lodge located in Alpharetta, Georgia. 

PL has been on the Travel Channel list of "the top ten places in the world to care for your pets;” employs between 35 and 80 loving pet care providers according to the season of the year; sits on13 acres in Forsyth County; can board over 500 pets. There is NO cage boarding except for birds, rabbits, skunks, rodents, etc; has hosted therapy dog testing for the Humane Society of Forsyth County and provides respite foster care for Adopt-a-Golden, Pyrenees Rescue, and German Shepherd Rescue.  

Comments:  On Ken’s experience with animals:  Ken received the annual award at the National Convention of the Humane Society of the United States for the person who had done the most in 1976 to further the humane treatment of animals.  In 1981 he trained and handled the second ranked Shuman System obedience dog in the United States.  He has sworn in over 25,000 Junior Deputies Against Drugs in Atlanta schools, using his dogs to help deliver the drug free message.  He has trained and handled dogs in over 100 television commercials, including the first five of the Bush's Baked Beans campaign, with Duke, the dog who gives away the secret family recipe.

On Ken’s experience with nonprofit work and The Humane Society of Forsyth County:  Ken has volunteered / emceed the annual Greater Atlanta Veterinary Association's Dog Jog for 22 years. He has served on the Hospitality committee of Christian Motorcyclists Association.  He comes with 12 years of service on the executive committee of the Sheriff's Reserve, a non-profit independent of the sheriff's office, having worked on fundraising for equipment and charitable projects.   He worked with the Humane Society of Forsyth County as a committee member of two wine tasting fundraisers, Dog Days of Summer in 2008 and Wags & Whiskers in 2009, providing music, entertainment and assistance to the live auction process.  In addition to his financial support of the HSFC, he became a lifetime member at Dog Days of Summer. Shortly after WWW 09 he adopted Ace, the German shepherd mix shown to attendees by the committee during the event.  Not long thereafter he returned to our adoption process and adopted a second dog in our program so that Ace would have company. The totality of Ken’s background proves him an outstanding consideration for our Humane Society.

Qualifications: 

• Humane Society of Forsyth County – Current member.
• 1988 - Georgia State University:  Bachelor of Science:  Marketing.
• 1989 - Incorporated Lance’s Jewelry, Cumming, Georgia.
• 2009 - Conducted a fundraiser (motorcycle ride) to benefit the Baldridge Boy’s Home.
• 2009 – Fostered a poodle needing sanctuary from the Hempsa House.
• 2009 – Author of the Ruff & Purr Ride for Life benefiting the HSFC and the Feral Cat Program, raising approximately $ 6k.
• Currently owns and operates Lance’s Jewelry and is to a large degree very flexible with his schedule.

Comments:  On Lance’s experience with animals: In 2009 Lance fostered Buddy, Cooper and adopted both of them. He also fostered Ricky and Lucy and worked to place them in their forever homes through our adoption events.  He is a “dad” to several of dogs of his own in addition to the additions that have been added by his involvement with the HSFC.  He works continually with transport of animals in other “kill” scenarios as part of an ongoing effort to prevent unnecessary euthanasia.

On Lance’s experience with nonprofit work and The Humane Society of Forsyth County:  Early in 2009 Lance worked with the Wags & Whiskers committee by conducting a raffle ticket sale for a $3k ring (that he donated) which was drawn as the “grand prize” of the event.  At the same time of the year he implemented the Ruff & Purr Ride for Life to benefit the animals cared for by both the HSFC and the Feral Cat Program.  He later committed to working on behalf of the Bark & Boogie Ball and served as BBB Co-Chair until the event, held on 9/12/09.   As a result of his fostering Lance also became involved in our off site adoption efforts, introducing new fundraising methods at the adoptions in which he participated.  The totality of Lance’s contribution to the HSFC makes him a very worthy consideration.

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