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

Katie Timber

Executive Director

Dr. Pete is a 1974 graduate of MSU, and the founder of Dickman Road Veterinary Clinic. He and his wife , Sharon, have 2 children along with 3 dogs and 3 cats. Dr. Pete enjoys playing basketball, MSU sports and old cars.

Philip VanVranken DVM

DVM, Board Member

Dr. Marcath earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 2011 and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2016, both from Michigan State University. She has a passion for emergency medicine and surgery, but mostly enjoys helping animals and the humans who love them get through their worst days. Originally from Almont, Michigan, she currently resides in Olivet with her fiance, Adam, her dog, Maisy, and cats, Monstro and Figaro. In her free time she enjoys distance running, road trips, and helping shelter animals.

Katie Marcath DVM

SPCA of Southwest Michigan Vet

Dr. Ryder grew up in Howell, MI. He attended Michigan State University where he graduated in 2003 and completed his clinicals at University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2007. He currently resides in Texas Corners with his wife, Alisha and their three kids, Zayden (human), Mac (canine) and Megatron (feline).  He spends his free time playing hockey, camping, golfing and being disappointed weekly by the Lions. However, “this” is the year!

Gary Ryder DVM

SPCA of Southwest Michigan Vet

Sara received her Associates Degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 2005. She has volunteered in many roles with the SPCA since 2006. She has 2 grown daughters and soon to be 6 grandchildren. She lives with 3 cats, Bailey, Sweet Pea and Spirit (a feral whom she has not touched since she came to live with her in 2009) and a Minipin named Bruce and a flock of 10 chickens. The best part of her day is when a shelter resident gets its new family.

Sara Singleton

Staff

Shannon has been working with animals in various fields for over 16 years and joined the SPCA as Office Manager in July of 2019. A graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in English and a cognate in Zoology, Shannon’s diverse interests center around animal rescue and growing her small business, Peppermill Candle Co. Fostering is one of her biggest passions, and she loves having a house full of animals that need extra care. She is owned by two dogs – Piper Bell and Lucy Rose -and four cats – Binx, Rory, Oliver, and Siggy.

Shannon Keirnan

Staff

Robin has been with the SPCA of Southwest Michigan since March 2013 where she began as regular kennel staff and moved her way up to Kennel Manager in 2014. She has a big, beautiful Pit Bull named Roxy, Nugget the Rat Terrier and a gorgeous cat named Kittles. She has a passion for working with animals, and seeing how happy they are when they find their forever homes. She can’t imagine doing anything else!

Robin Lizik

Staff

Emily has been at the SPCA collectively for 6 years now. She owns 2 SPCA alumni dogs, Angie and Fancy, 3 birds and a Bearded Dragon, named Charlie. She loves to watch the animals grow and thrive in the shelter and is a passionate advocate about the importance of spaying/neutering pets and promoting adoption first. 

Emily Young

Staff

Tabitha has been with the SPCA since June 2014 and promoted to Lead Cat Staff in 2017. She has two cats of her own and her favorite part of her job is socialize with the shy cats and helping them come out of their shells and shine.

Tabitha Miller

Staff