Michigan Humane was founded in 1877, is the oldest and largest nonprofit animal welfare organization in the state. Each year, Michigan Humane achieves 100 percent adoption of more than 8,000 healthy and treatable animals through compassionate care, community engagement and advocacy for humane treatment. Michigan Humane operates four shelter and veterinary centers in Detroit, Rochester Hills, Westland and Howell; seven adoption partnerships with Premier Pet Supply, Petco and PetSmart; and both a Cruelty Investigation Department and a Statewide Animal Response Team.

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Michigan Humane

Michigan Humane's headquarters in Bingham Farms, MI, United States

Matt Pepper

Angella Durkin

Megan Ortmann

Tom Varitek

Andrea Buchanan

Jamie Westrick

Doug Plant

Joe Miskovich

Linda Axe

Cynthia Pasky

Richardo Kilpatrick

Jennifer Stafeil

Katie Abraham

Cathy Lassiter

Dan Wiechec

April Wagner

Austin Black, II

Katherine Huber

Laura S. Marble

Jim Baumbick

Reimer Priester

John F. Schaefer

Margaret Trimer

Ralph Caplan

Rana Taylor

Rodney Cole

Nisha Chopra

Sam Slaughter

The Board of Directors at Michigan Humane is responsible for providing strategic oversight, governance, and financial stewardship to ensure the organization's mission of animal welfare is achieved. They guide the organization’s policies, support fundraising efforts, and oversee the leadership team to maintain accountability and foster community engagement and advocacy.









Board of Directors

The Leadership Team at Michigan Humane is responsible for setting the strategic direction and operational oversight of the organization. Comprising executives with expertise in areas such as animal welfare, community engagement, veterinary medicine, and philanthropic initiatives, the team collaborates to enhance the organization’s mission of ensuring compassionate care for homeless animals, advocating for humane treatment, and fostering community partnerships. Their unified leadership drives initiatives that result in 100% adoption rates for healthy and treatable animals annually.

Leadership Team

The Communications and Marketing team at Michigan Humane is responsible for developing and executing strategic communication plans to enhance the organization's visibility and engagement with the community. They manage public relations, social media, and marketing campaigns, oversee branding initiatives, and coordinate special events to support animal welfare and adoption efforts. By fostering corporate partnerships and managing media relations, the team ensures Michigan Humane's mission and activities are effectively communicated to a broad audience.

Communications and Marketing

The Finance and Accounting Team at Michigan Humane is responsible for managing the organization's financial health and integrity. This includes budgeting, financial reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance, overseeing daily accounting operations, managing payroll, and providing financial insights to support strategic planning and decision-making. Through these efforts, the team ensures that Michigan Humane's resources are utilized effectively to support its mission of animal welfare.

Finance and Accounting Team

The Philanthropy and Development Team at Michigan Humane is responsible for cultivating and managing donor relationships, securing major gifts, and designing strategic partnerships to support the organization's mission. They work to ensure sustainable funding through community engagement, fundraising campaigns, and advocacy initiatives, thereby enabling Michigan Humane to continue providing compassionate animal care and promoting humane treatment across the state.

Philanthropy and Development Team

The Operations Team at Michigan Humane is responsible for coordinating and managing the daily functions and logistics that support the organization's mission. The Events Manager oversees and organizes various fundraising and community events, the Customer Service Representative handles inquiries and provides assistance to the public, the Community Solutions Coordinator develops and implements community outreach programs, and the Senior Education Programs Coordinator manages educational initiatives to promote humane treatment and animal welfare.

Operations Team

Michigan Humane

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Michigan Humane

Org chart

Board & advisors

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Leadership Team

Communications and Marketing

Finance and Accounting Team

Philanthropy and Development Team

Operations Team

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