Our Staff
Board of Directors
Dr. Samantha Vernon
President
Richard Mincer
Vice President
Kevin Jording
Secretary
Chloe Illoway
Treasurer
Donna Crock
Member
Karen Calahan
Member
Kendra Rinker
Member
Clayton Howard-Willmer
Member
Cathy Norris
Not Pictured
Brandon Lang
Bryan Cook (Ex-Officio Member)
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Our Staff
CEO
Sue Castaneda
(307) 269-0970
[email protected]
Medical Director
Tessha Winsch, DVM
(307) 271-5964
[email protected]
Veterinarian
Amanda Payne, DVM
(307) 271-5964
[email protected]
Shelter Manager
Marissa Cox
(307) 269-0967
Finance Director
Gail Young
(307) 222-0730
[email protected]
Human Resources Director
Meleny Cox
(307) 271-5970
[email protected]
Director of Operations
Vanessa Woodin
(307) 278-2416
[email protected]
Animal Care Supervisor
Cece Brown
(307) 222-6352
[email protected]
Donations Coordinator
Karen Staples
(307) 271-5962
[email protected]
Foundation Board
The Cheyenne Animal Shelter Foundation, which was established in 2006, ensures the long-term sustainability of the Shelter.
The Cheyenne Animal Shelter’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for animals and people through compassion, respect and education. Each year more than 6,000 animals pass through the Shelter’s doors and almost 3,000 animals are adopted. This is possible through donations provided by the community, adoption fees, city and county funds, and money provided by the Cheyenne Animal Shelter Foundation.
The Foundation Board invests donations made to the Foundation – currently at approximately $5 million and returns $41,000 to the Shelter each month to assist with daily operational costs.
To learn more about the Foundation, please click here.
President
Holly Hansen
Secretary
Treasurer
Member
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