
Meet Our Team
The staff members of the Dubuque Regional Humane Society (DRHS) work on the guiding belief that companion animals deserve compassionate care, comfortable and safe harbor, and a permanent and loving home where they can thrive and be a beloved member of a family. Their dedication ensures the continuation of our efforts as a no-kill humane society committed to rescuing, supporting, educating and advocating for our companion animal friends. Get to know our team below.

Kim Hess
Executive Director

Mariah Wallace
Bookkeeper & HR Administrator

Melissa Krepfle
Director of Operations

Cede Angel
Director of Marketing & Community Engagement

Jordan Hoftender
Director of Development
Community Care Representatives

Leah Kurt
Community Care Supervisor

Nicole Woods

Becca Lisanby
Foster Coordinator/CC Lead

Kenadi Frederick

Michaela Runde
Clinic Staff

Kaylee Timmerman
Clinic Services Supervisor

Grace Gabel
Vet Assistant

Maddie Kruse
Vet Assistant

Allie Morgan
Vet Assistant
Animal Care Technicians (ACT)
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Bailey Berogan
ACT Lead

Valerie Hinderman
ACT Lead

Michele Belding

Avery Bryan

Shannon Contreras
ACT/Volunteer Assistant

Reigna Carman-Williams

Jay Healy

Ryleigh Kirk

Kennedy Kudronowicz

Jay Moore

Sally Paulsen

Devon Sieverding

April Theisen

Megan Thommen

Payton Uptagraft

Emma Walsh