Animals have shaped my entire working life. From growing through store leadership to serving nearly seven years on a local Humane Society board, the mission has stayed simple: take care of the animals, support the people helping them, and leave the community better.
More than 26 years of learning the business from the sales floor up—and never losing sight of who the work is for.
Where a career serving customers, merchandising, and working around animals and the rural lifestyle first took shape.
Promoted through increasingly responsible leadership roles over a ten-year career, leading store operations, team development, merchandising, inventory control, and customer service.
Leading store operations, developing team members, serving neighbors, and helping pet families find the products and guidance they need.
Board member // since 2019Since joining the Humane Society of South Central Michigan’s Board of Directors in 2019, I’ve had the opportunity to help guide an organization committed to animals and the people who care for them.
I completed the term limit for both leadership positions and now continue the work through the Governance Committee and Animal Welfare Committee—supporting responsible leadership, thoughtful policy, and better outcomes for animals throughout the community.
Visit HSSCMThe meaningful parts rarely happen behind a desk. They happen at adoption events, donation drop-offs, store counters, dog parks, and wherever somebody decides to help.
The personal side of a life built around animals: muddy paws, long walks, ridiculous photos, and the dogs who make home feel like home.
A growing list of organizations I know, trust, or have supported personally. Choose the kind of help you can give, then confirm current needs directly with the organization.
The shelter where Chris has served on the Board of Directors since 2019, including terms as Vice Chair and Board Chair.
Battle Creek’s city shelter, where stray animals and dogs picked up by animal control are taken. It is frequently at capacity and offers a straightforward adoption process.
Sabrina’s Light is committed to enhancing the lives of dogs, especially Bully Breeds, by partnering with rescues and shelters to deliver vital services such as veterinary care, training, and socialization.
A home-based foster rescue providing safe haven, care, and forever-home placement for lost, stray, and abandoned kittens six months and younger.
Supports wildlife rehabilitation and brings practical, nonjudgmental outreach directly to animals and families in underserved Battle Creek and Calhoun County neighborhoods.
A great Kalamazoo-area place to adopt a dog or cat, providing rescue, rehabilitation, and responsible adoption services. Chris approved.
Kalamazoo County’s municipal shelter, caring for lost and stray animals while helping adoptable pets find new homes. Chris approved.
Helps reduce stray and unwanted dog and cat populations by funding spay and neuter assistance for qualifying families and feral-cat caretakers.
A nonprofit cat rescue in Richland providing safe care, medical support, and adoption help for cats and kittens across Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Southwest Michigan.
Adoption requirements, wish lists, volunteer availability, and donation methods can change. Please verify current details on each organization’s official page before visiting or giving.