Staff & Trustees
Staff
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Chris Harris is our Executive Director. Joining AAC in February, 2015, Chris brings rescue experience that began in Phoenix, AZ. His background in nonprofits and no kill organzations provides him with a unique perspective that he’s excited to continue at AAC. He can usually be seen accompanied by his personal assistant, navigator, Director of First Impressions and all around partner in crime, Utley, who he rescued when living in Phoenix. [Contact info for Chris]
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Leighann Henry is our Operations Manager, and wears numerous hats at AAC. Leighann joined us in October, 2013, and brings a wide range of management and animal care skills to her position. She also coordinates our community service and work training programs.[Contact info for Leighann]
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Vanessa Leidy is our Kennel Manager, and joined AAC in June, 2013. Vanessa has a gift for showing just the right dog to a potential adopter, and is a whiz at managing dog meets for families, friends, and extra pets. [Contact info for Vanessa]
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Lydia Rivera is our Feline Care Manager, and has been with us at AAC since June 2010. No one knows our cats like Lydia, so if you’re visiting the shelter and have a question about one of our awesome felines, she’s the right person to ask!
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Michelle Dodson is our Community Outreach Coordinator. She manages our ever growing army of dedicated volunteers as well as our weekly adoption events that occur all over South Jersey. She joined AAC in April, 2017 after a career in education. She has extensive volunteer experience and will use that experience to perfect our programs here. [Contact info for Michelle]
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Tyrone Lawrence is our Facilities Manager, and oversees the care and cleaning of our kennels, as well. Tyrone joined AAC in December, 2012, and his dedication to proper shelter maintenance and care means all of our animals are able to stay healthy while waiting for their new homes.
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Trustees
The board of trustees is a volunteer body responsible for stewardship of the shelter’s mission and finances. Officers are elected and serve one-year terms. The board hires the Executive Director, who is responsible for all shelter operations.
Don James, President – Retired; past Compliance Director, Ally Bank
Barb Moront, Vice President – Physician, Private Practice
Andrew Sosna, Treasurer – CPA; Senior Manager, Bowman & Company, LLP
John Samas, Secretary – Registered Nurse
Sid Kreitzberg, Chairman Emeritus – Realtor; Realtor Mark
Cindy Becker – Senior Buyer, General Flooring
Melissa Ferrara, Esq. – attorney, Associate, Reed Smith, LLP
Michelle Casario, Ph.D. – Professor of Economics, Villanova University
Christina Feldman – Audit Manager, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Mary Urbanovich – Educator, Camden County Educational Services
Kathryn Lambert, Ph.D. – Professor, American Military University/American Public University
Jamie Manall - Events Specialist
Michelle Merriman - Events Specialist/Fundraiser
Don James, President – Retired; past Compliance Director, Ally Bank
Barb Moront, Vice President – Physician, Private Practice
Andrew Sosna, Treasurer – CPA; Senior Manager, Bowman & Company, LLP
John Samas, Secretary – Registered Nurse
Sid Kreitzberg, Chairman Emeritus – Realtor; Realtor Mark
Cindy Becker – Senior Buyer, General Flooring
Melissa Ferrara, Esq. – attorney, Associate, Reed Smith, LLP
Michelle Casario, Ph.D. – Professor of Economics, Villanova University
Christina Feldman – Audit Manager, Deloitte & Touche LLP
Mary Urbanovich – Educator, Camden County Educational Services
Kathryn Lambert, Ph.D. – Professor, American Military University/American Public University
Jamie Manall - Events Specialist
Michelle Merriman - Events Specialist/Fundraiser