Joel Rodriguez

Joel Rodriguez is an experienced professional in the pet care and animal welfare sectors, currently serving as District Director for Houston & San Antonio at Destination Pet, LLC since September 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing mergers and acquisitions. Additional roles include Co-Chief Executive Officer at Humane Friends Rescue since July 2019, focusing on enhancing local rescue organizations, and former Director of Clinical Programs, Services & Operations at the Humane Society of Greater Miami from January 2015 to June 2020, where strategic planning and operational success were key responsibilities. Previous experience includes leadership positions at Banfield Pet Hospital, where efforts centered on new business development and practice management. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Houston and associate degrees in Avionics Maintenance Technology and Human Resources Management.