Meet the Leadership Team

The Humane Society of Utah employs over 100 full and part-time staff in two locations (Murray and St. George, Utah). In addition, almost 400 volunteers contribute their time and talent to the organization.

For any questions, concerns, or comments, visit our Contact Us page to reach out to any department.

Executive Director

Alexis Pagoulatos, Executive Director

Murray Leadership

Tiffany Baird, DVM, Wellness Clinic Veterinarian
Timna Fischbein, DVM, Murray Clinic Medical Director
Libby Gutting, DVM, Pet Resource Center Veterinarian
Keli Johnson, Murray Clinic Director
Majda Scofield, Director of Finance & Strategic Planning
Guinn Shuster, Director of Marketing & Communications
Whitney Taylor, DVM,  Pet Resource Center Veterinarian
Juli Ulvestad, Director of Pet Resource Center Operations
Jennie Vuich, CFRE, Director of Development

  • Tiffany Baird, DVM, Wellness Clinic Veterinarian
  • Timna Fischbein, DVM, Murray Clinic Medical Director
  • Keli Johnson, Murray Clinic Director
  • Libby Gutting, DVM, Pet Resource Center Veterinarian
  • Majda Scofield, Director of Finance & Strategic Planning
  • Guinn Shuster, Director of Marketing & Communications
  • Whitney Taylor, DVM,  Pet Resource Center Veterinarian
  • Juli Ulvestad, Director of Pet Resource Center Operations
  • Jennie Vuich, CFRE, Director of Development

St. George Leadership & Key Staff

Katie Gray, DVM, St. George Medical Director

  • Katie Gray, DVM, St. George Medical Director
    Katie Gray, DVM, St. George Medical Director

Kim Primack, DVM, Veterinarian
Taylor Flanagan, Veterinary Assistant Manager

Murray Key Staff

Carol Callaway, Clinic Manager
Jade Charles, Veterinary Assistant Manager
Jolie Gordon, Volunteer Manager
Amber Henry, Senior Manager of Admissions & Pet Resources
Grace Jimenez, Adoptions Manager
Kristi Koltavary, CPDT-KA, Behavior/Training Manager
Haley Kroepfl, Humane Education Manager
Jeannie Lambert, Animal Care Manager
Margaret Langworthy, Annual Giving Manager 
Braden Morrill, Donor Relations & Database Manager
Ruth Mochel, Foster Manager
Shae Strauss, Marketing Manager
Joshua Tripp, Senior Human Resources Manager
Lani Watson, Corporate Relations Manager
Abby Woodhouse, Major Giving Officer
Michelle Welch, Accounting Manager

  • Carol Callaway, Clinic Manager
  • Jade Charles, Veterinarian Assistant Manager
  • Jolie Gordon, Volunteer Manager
  • Amber Henry, Senior Manager of Admissions & Pet Resources
  • Grace Jimenez, Adoptions Manager
  • Kristi Koltavary, CPDT-KA, Behavior/Training Manager
  • Haley Kroepfl, Humane Education Manager
  • Jeannie Lambert, Animal Care Manager
  • Margaret Langworthy, Annual Giving Manager 
  • Kelly Martin, Events Manager
  • Braden Morrill, Donor Relations & Database Manager
  • Ruth Mochel, Foster Manager
  • Shae Strauss, Marketing Manager
  • Joshua Tripp, Senior Human Resources Manager
  • Lani Watson, Corporate Relations Manager
  • Abby Woodhouse, Major Giving Officer
  • Michelle Welch, Accounting Manager
  • Jen Librizzi, Transfer Coordinator
  • Hailee Kluge, Pet Resources Coordinator

Board of Directors

Craig S. Cook, Esq – President and General Counsel
Attorney

John Ziegler, MD, FASA – Vice President
Physician, Premier Healthcare Partners

Randy John – Treasurer

Trevor Dean Jones, MBA, MSF – Board Secretary
Director, American Express 

Steven Starley – Executive Board Member

Brandon Hobbs, Esq
Associate Director of Risk Management & Claims, University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics

Molly McCarthey Spain
Former Attorney

Devin Pope
Senior Advisor/Managing Director, Nilsine Partners

Desmond Williams
Engagement Director, Petram Analytics

Conflict of Interest Policy