Hours: Thurs-Mon, noon-6 pm

Leadership

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
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Jake Confer

Shelter Operations Manager

Jane Dorsey

Art Director

Crystal Hoelter, RVT

Veterinary Services Manager

Madeleine Simon

Events & Development Manager

Ashleigh Leader

Director of Philanthropy

Dr. Cecily Palamara, DVM

Lead Veterinarian

Shannon Patterson, PHR, SHRM-CP

Director of Human Resources: People & Culture

Board of Directors

We are governed by a board of directors who volunteer their time to guide the organization.

Mark Colsman

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Beth Dokolasa

Stephanie Gilmore

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Gretchen Jahn

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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.

Open Hours

Thurs-Mon: 12pm–6pm
Tues–Weds: Closed
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