MEET OUR STAFF
We love animals.
The SPCA of Southwest Michigan employs experienced, professional and compassionate staff.BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The SPCA of Southwest Michigan is governed by a Board of Directors that volunteer their time to support our mission and improve the lives of animals in our region.
CHAIRS
LORI MARSHALL President
LISA WILSON Vice President
ABBY VANDENBERG Secretary
MARY BALKEMA Treasurer
MEMBERS
DR. GARY RYDER Board Vet
KARIANNE THOMAS
ALEXANDRA HAASE
ERIC KAUSRUD
*2020 Meetings
March 19
*Dates are subject to change. Please feel free to call or email before the meeting to confirm date!
DIRECTOR
Katie Timber dedicates her life to animals in the communities that the SPCA of SWMI serves. She began her career with the SPCA in 2006 and was promoted to her position of Executive Director in 2013. Katie works tirelessly to transform the SPCA of SWMI into one of the most recognized, awarded and impactful animal welfare organizations in the Great Lakes region. Email: Katie@spcaswmich.org
Tabitha has been with the SPCA of SWMI since June of 2014, moved her way up to Feline Coordinator in April of 2020 and is now our Office Manager. She has 2 cats of her own and her favorite part of her work is helping the cats find their furever homes. She also loves to help the cat community as much as possible.
VETS
SPCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BACK ROW Michael Dombos, Dr. Gary Ryder, Lisa Wilson, Karianne Thomas, Eric Kausrud, Dr. David Serota
FRONT ROW Lori Marshall, Deborah Lang, Katie Timber, Tabitha Miller, Mary Balkema, Abby Vandenberg, Alex Haase