Executive Board Members:
President – Bev Kachel
Graduate of Colorado University Boulder with a degree in
Business Administration. Retired from City of Pueblo and Transnation Title. Member
for the past 6 years, currently President of the Board of Directors.
Vice President – Carol Warner
Education includes a B.S. from Florida State University and an M.A. from the University of Northern Colorado. I retired in 2000 from Pueblo District #60. I taught for 23 years and then served as an Elementary Principal at Park View Elementary for 7 years. I have been a part of the Animal Welfare community for 20+ years serving on the Board as a volunteer. Currently, I am the Vice President of PAWS (Animal Welfare and Protection Society) and serve on the Finance, Building and Shelter Operations committees.
Treasurer – Sandi Blatnik
Sandi is a Centennial graduate and currently General Manager for Lancer
LTD. Sandi has been Treasurer of the organization for the past 19 years
and continues with involvement on all fundraisers.
Secretary – Marilyn Thompson
Retired Public Affairs Officer. Marilyn has
served on the Board of Directors for the past 10+ years. She is a past Vice
President and President. She participates in almost all of our activities/fundraisers
and serves on the new Building committee. Watch her on the “Pet on the Set”,
Channel 5 on Sundays.
Board Members:
Linda Balerio
I grew up in Las Animas and attended Otero Junior College, majoring in
their Business Management Program. I have been in the banking business since
I was 18, starting at 1st National Bank in Pueblo and have currently been
with Canon National Bank in Pueblo for 17 years in the loan department.
I have served on the finance committee for three years and on the Board
since March 2011. I have always been a kitty lover and intend to help as
much as I can with fund raising for Phase 2.
Christine Comins
On the Board since 1998, Chris has served as President, Vice President, Newsletter editor and has overseen the shelter operations and upkeep since fall 2001. She administers the Emergency Vet Care Program and is on the Building, Finance and Fundraising committees. Chris is a retired mathematics educator.
John Ercul
Retired Deputy Chief of the Pueblo Police Department. Served on numerous community organizations: Optimist Club, Pueblo Zoological Society (past President), and Historical Society. John is a community theatre enthusiast (Impossible Players) and an avid artist.
Mark Goff
Mark Goff
I graduated from Pueblo County High School in 1973. After graduation I went to work at the Transportation Test Center, and worked there for ten years. I then opened my own landscaping business and continued in that line of work for 7 years. I joined forces with Carara Painting and was employed by them for 9 years.
I am now an employee at Colorado State University in the grounds/nursery/maintenance division; covering the Rawlings Sports Complex.
My background in painting, landscaping, and minor repairs has enabled me to volunteer with a number of projects at the shelter. I joined the board in 2011 and have found that the work I do and the people I have met have become a big part of my life.
My interest and love of animals has been my whole life. I currently have 3 dogs, 1 cat and 17 exotic birds (and no I do not want another bird.)
Cheryl Hindsley
Graduated from University of Oklahoma, B.S. in Education. Past educator for Pueblo School District #60. Currently a Broker Associate at Prudential Platinum Real Estate. I have been involved in Animal Welfare and Protection Society since the early 80’s. Past involvement: Secretary and Vice President of the Board. Presently my passion is Chairman of the Education Committee and Volunteer Coordinator – “It takes a Village”!! And step by step our Animal Campus and my DREAM is coming true!
Eunice Wolther
(board member since 4/11)
I am a second generation Pueblo native and work for the State of Colorado as Public Information Officer and Director of Volunteer Services at CMHIP.
Being a huge animal advocate, I have taken in and helped many “in need” animals by placing them in appropriate homes to lead a happy, fulfilled life.
I bring to the board my willingness to help wherever it is needed – I can to anything from gardening to fundraising and everything in between. It makes my life whole knowing I can help PAWS with the great need to help our homeless friends.
Sandra Young
I am a graduate of C.S.U. Ft. Collins. My degree is a B.S. in Business. I have been licensed to sell real estate for 44 years and have been the broker of my own office for 39 years. Besides being a Realtor, I have been active in Assistance League, Colt Parent Pride, Mesa Junction Association, Optimists and, of course, PAWS. I have been on the Board for several years and am now involved in the new construction and fund raising.
Carolyn Christopher
Carolyn has an extensive banking background as well as a ceramics wholesale operation. She has made and donated countless planters and statues over the past 25+ years. She serves on the nominating and shelter committees as well as collects and distributes donated cat and dog food. She is always found volunteering for the annual plant and garage sales. Plus “Feet N Fur”, the Golf tournament and “Strut Your Mutt” events.
Bill Schwabe
Honorary:
Bob Strader
Shirley Hurley
Building Committee
Clyde Young, Committee Liaison, Chair
Tom Corlett - LEED Consultant
Tim Oliver - LEED Consultant
Chris Comins
Cheryl Hindsley
Carol Warner
Sandra Young
Marilyn Thompson
Finance Committee
Sandi Blatnik, Chair
Chris Comins
Carol Warner
Sandy Bradley, CPA
Linda Balerio
Fundraising Committee
Chris Comins, Chair
Marilyn Thompson
Donna Hart, Owner, All Seasons Catering Company
Jean Williamson, Catering Manager, All Seasons Catering Company
Nominating Committee
Mari Ahmadi, Chair
Sandra Young
Carolyn Christopher
Shelter Operations Committee
Marilyn Thompson, Chair
Carolyn Christopher
Mari Ahmadi
Sandra Young
Chris Comins
