Meet the staff and board members of our limited-admission, free-roaming Lakewood shelter.
The People Behind Cat Care Society
Meet some of Cat Care Society’s key staff members. They are responsible for caring for cats at the shelter, working with donors, volunteers and vendors, and handling the behind-the-scenes activities that make the organization successful.
Shelter Leadership
EC Michaels
Executive Director
Jake Confer
Shelter Operations Manager
Jane Dorsey
Art Director
Crystal Hoelter, RVT
Veterinary Services Manager
Kellie Johnson
Director of Philanthropy
Ashleigh Leader
Director of Philanthropy
Dr. Cecily Palamara, DVM
Lead Veterinarian
Shannon Patterson, PHR, SHRM-CP
Director of Human Resources: People & Culture
Madeleine Simon
Events & Development Manager
Board of Directors
We are governed by a board of directors who volunteer their time to guide the organization.
Mark Colsman
Beth Dokolasa
Stephanie Gilmore
Kay Higgins
Gretchen Jahn
Davis Linden
Kathy McChesney
Michaela Sullivan
Lisa VanRaemdonck
Have a question or comment but not sure who to reach out to? Visit our Contact Us page.
Want to join our team? See what open positions are available on our Careers page.