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, over 800 volunteers contribute their time and talent to the organization.

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

Leadership

Alexis Pagoulatos, Executive Director

Shannon Egan, Director of Development
Ira Epstein, Director of Facilities & Maintenance
Timna Fischbein, DVM, Murray Clinic Medical Director
Katie Gray, DVM, St. George Medical Director
Libby Gutting, DVM, Pet Resource Center Veterinarian
Keli Johnson, Murray Clinic Director
Guinn Shuster, Director of Marketing & Communications
Majda Scofield, Director of Finance & Strategic Planning
Whitney Taylor, DVM, Pet Resource Center Veterinarian
Juli Ulvestad, Director of Pet Resource Center Operations

Key Staff

Olivia Buck, Corporate Giving Manager
Carol Callaway, Clinic Manager
Sarah Crossland, Foster Manager
Jolie Gordon, Volunteer Manager
Amber Henry, Senior Manager of Admissions & Pet Resources
Brandy Holm, Adoptions Manager
Kristi Koltavary, CPDT-KA,  Behavior/Training Manager
Haley Kroepfl, Humane Education Manager
Jeannie Lambert, Animal Care Manager
Braden Morrill, Donor Relations & Database Manager 
Shae Strauss, Marketing Manager
Joshua Tripp, Human Resources Manager

Craig S. Cook – President and General Counsel
Attorney, private practice

Dr. John Ziegler – Co-Vice President
Physician, Premier Healthcare Partners

Dr. Cathy Nelson – Secretary
Professor Emeritus, University of Utah

Randy John – Treasurer
Credit Officer, Bank of the West

Molly Spain
Former Attorney

Steven Starley 
Retired

Tim J. Williams 
President, !Ignition! Consulting Group

Mike Barker
State Farm Insurance Agent

Devin Pope
Senior Advisor / Managing Director at Nilsine Partners

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