Meet the HSU Leadership Team
A volunteer Board of Directors provides strategic guidance for the HSU, which has approximately 78 full-time and 7 part-time employees. Another 800 active volunteers contribute their time and talent to the organization.
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Gene Baierschmidt - Executive Director
Aimee Eschenfelder - Director of Finance & Strategic Planning
Jamie Usry - Director of Development
Pauline Edwards - Clinic Director
Deann Shepherd - Director of Marketing & Communications
James Pumphrey - Director of Shelter Operations
Paul Chapin, DVM - Veterinarian
Shama Chapin, DVM - Veterinarian
John Paul Fox - Chief Investigator
Juli Ulvstead - Admissions & Placement Manager
Caitlin Lisle - Humane Education & Outreach Director
Guinnevere Shuster - Social Media Coordinator / Photographer
Jennifer Judge - Volunteer Coordinator
Lisa Burningham - Event/Corporate Volunteer Coordinator
Craig S. Cook – President and General Counsel
Attorney, private practice
Dr. Eric D. Belnap, DVM - Vice President
Veterinarian, Sugar House Veterinary
Christina Sears - Secretary
Co-Founder, Connexion Point
Randy John - Treasurer
Credit Officer, Bank of the West
Timothy Pack
Attorney, Clyde Snow & Sessions Law Firm
Steve Starley
Manager, Carpet Giant
Tim J. Williams
President, !Ignition! Consulting Group
Susan Wood
Communications & Training Director, ULCT
Dr. Joann Seghini
Former Mayor, Midvale City
Dr. John Ziegler
Physician, Premier Healthcare Partners