Meet the Leadership Team

The Humane Society of Utah employs over 115 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 or comments, please visit our Contact Us page to reach out to any department.

Senior Leadership Team

  • Alexis Pagoulatos, Executive Director
    Alexis Pagoulatos,
    Executive Director
  • Timna Fischbein, DVM,
    Murray Clinic Medical Director
  • Katie Gray, DVM, St. George Medical Director
    Katie Gray, DVM,
    St. George Medical Director
  • Keli Johnson,
    Murray Clinic Director
  • Majda Scofield,
    Director of Finance & Strategic Planning
  • Guinn
    Guinn Shuster,
    Director of Marketing & Communications
  • Juli Ulvestad,
    Director of Pet Resource Center Operations
  • Jennie Vuich, CFRE,
    Director of Development

Veterinarian Team

Kim Primack, DVM, Veterinarian – not pictured

  • Libby Gutting, DVM,
    Pet Resource Center Veterinarian
  • Whitney Taylor, DVM, 
    Pet Resource Center Veterinarian
  • Tiffany Baird, DVM,
    Wellness Clinic Veterinarian


Management Team

Taylor Flanagan, Veterinary Assistant Manager – St. George – not pictured

  • 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, CHES,
    Humane Education Manager
  • Jeannie
    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, SHRM-CP/SCP,
    Senior Human Resources Manager
  • Lani Watson,
    Corporate Relations Manager
  • Abby Woodhouse,
    Major Giving Officer
  • Michelle Welch,
    Accounting Manager

Board of Directors

Officers

President and General Counsel
Craig S. Cook, Esq
Attorney

Vice President
John Ziegler, MD, FASA
Premier Healthcare Partners

Treasurer
Randy John

Board Secretary
Trevor Dean Jones, MBA, MSF
American Express 

Executive Board Member
Steven Starley

Directors

Brandon Hobbs, Esq
University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics

Molly McCarthey Spain
Former Attorney

Devin Pope
Nilsine Partners

Desmond Williams
Petram Analytics

Officers

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

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

Randy John – Treasurer

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

Steven Starley – Executive Board Member

Directors

Brandon Hobbs, Esq
University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics

Molly McCarthey Spain
Former Attorney

Devin Pope
Nilsine Partners

Desmond Williams
Petram Analytics

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