Board Members

Board Chairperson
P. Jeffrey Birtch
Vice Chairperson
Sara Dayton

Secretary
Sandra Nasca
Treasurer
Jennifer Walter
Permanent Honorary President
Mary Elizabeth Lord
Hayley Beane

Justin Bigham

Rebecca Desiderio

Dr. Kristina Doyle

James Eagan

Kirk Fitscher

David Gacioch

Judge Barbara Howe

Nancy La Tulip

Leanne Lange

Amanda Lowe

Hon. Amy Martoche

Sarah Mugel

Steven Ricca

Patrick Sheldon

Leanne Stepien

Myles Stubblefield

Kimberly Wallace
Senior Leadership Team

President & CEO
Caitlin Daly
Chief Development Officer
Jennifer Gurz, CFRE
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Allison Kean
Chief Communications Officer
Gina Lattuca
Chief Financial Officer
Kim Lewandowski
Chief Strategic Officer
Stephanie Pepper
Chief People and Culture Officer
Julie Schultz
Chief Operating Officer
Beth ShapiroLeadership Team

Animal Care Manager
Leigh Ann Abbey
Data Information Technology Specialist
Patricia Burg
Director of Community Education
Christine Davis
Director of Volunteer Services
Kelly Deschamps
Farm Manager
Sheila Foss
Lipsey Clinic Practice Manager
Michelle Gould
Director of Wildlife Services
Barb Haney
Investigations Supervisor
O’Rion Higgins
Director of Outreach and Safety Net Services
Amy Jaworski
Facilities Director
Tom Miller
Executive Assistant
Sarah McEvoy
Strategic Initiatives Program Manager
Tyler Robertson
Director of Behavior and Adoptions
Mindy UssreyVeterinarian Team

Lipsey Clinic Veterinarian
Dr. Danielle Puleo
Associate Shelter Veterinarian
Dr. Jennifer Gilbert
Lincoln Memorial University Veterinarian
Dr. Sara AndersonPlease use the email addresses and phone numbers listed above for general inquiry e-mails concerning the SPCA’s animals, programs, services, veterinary care, etc. If you aren’t sure which person to contact, just call the SPCA’s general number, (716) 875-7360, during business hours, and we’ll be happy to help you figure it out! We look forward to hearing from you!