Dr. Apryl Steele
President and CEO
With nearly two decades of experience in veterinary private practice, Dr. Apryl Steele has approached her tenure as President and CEO of the Dumb Friends League with knowledge, transparency, and a deep compassion for people and animals.
Katie Parker
Chief Operating Officer
Katie Parker, CAWA, is the Chief Operating Officer for the Dumb Friends League, an organization that provided early inspiration for her nearly 20-year career in animal welfare. In 2006, Katie joined the League as our Customer Care Manager, a position she held for three years.
Rebecca Holmes
Vice President of People
With a passion for creating exceptional employment experiences for employees, Rebecca Holmes joins the Dumb Friends League team as Vice President of People.
John Butler
Vice President of Finance and Administration
John Butler joined the Dumb Friends League as Vice President of Finance and Administration in November 2023.
Kelly Bell
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Kelly Bell serves as a member of the Executive Team at the Dumb Friends League, where she plays a key role in shaping brand strategy and overseeing the organization’s marketing operations.
Mary Sarah Fairweather
Vice President of Sheltering
Mary Sarah Fairweather is thrilled to bring more than 28 years of non-profit experience to the Dumb Friends League. She started her career in the performing arts, first in development at Carnegie Hall and later in leadership at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
Chair
Janice Kercheville
Vice Chair
Kristi Arellano
Immediate Past Chair
Amanda Phillips-DeSaverio
Treasurer
Carla Beal
Secretary
Rob Morrill
Asst. Secretary
Taylor Tellez
Directors
- Michael Beaulieu
- Cindy Brabander
- Jen Clanahan
- Heidi Elliott
- Mashenka Lundberg
- Rebecca Niemiec, PhD
- Kate Paul
- David Powell
- Katie Philpott Schoelzel
- Dr. Beth Spencer