WFHS Board of Directors

Pam McCloud Smith, President
Executive Director, Dane County Humane Society, Madison
pmsmith@giveshelter.org

Deb Lewis, Vice President
Retired Executive Director, Fox Valley Humane Association, Appleton
zekeylee@gmail.com

Vicki Prey, Secretary      
Fox Valley Humane Association, Outagamie County Humane Officer       
humaneofficer@foxvalleypets.org

Eilene K. Ribbens, Treasurer
Executive Director, The Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project
egress@wi.rr.com

Patti Blaschka
Robertson Ryan & Associates
pblaschka@robertsonryan.com

Cindy Didion
Paddy’s Paws Rescue, and Racer Placers Inc. ​
cindydid@hotmail.com

Jessica Farley
Laffey, Leitner & Goode LLC
jfarley@llgmke.com

Gina Mason
President, Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter 
ginammason@gmail.com

Lynn Olenik 
Executive Director, Humane Animal Welfare Society 
lynn@hawspets.org

Cheri Wegner
Director of Administrative Services, Clark County Humane Society, Neillsville
petshelter@email.com

Chuck Wegner
Executive Director, Clark County Humane Society, Niellsville
petshelter@email.com

About the Board

The Wisconsin Federated Humane Society, Inc. is the only state-wide organization that represents humane societies in Wisconsin. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, which sets policies and monitors finances. All board members maintain an individual membership in WFHS, and serve a three-year term, without compensation. Duties include attending and actively participating in scheduled board meetings and board retreats, taking part in committees and supporting special events.  

 Board members must:
  • Adhere to the  WFHS Board of Directors Code of Ethics
  • Be informed on issues and agenda items in advance of all meetings
  • Contribute skills, knowledge and experience when appropriate
  • Participate in organizational decision making
  • Financially support the organization
  • Assume leadership roles in all board activities, including fund raising
  • Professionally represent the organization to the public and private industry
  • Continue to educate themselves about the needs of the organizations served

Board members can expect to spend approximately 5 to 8 hours per month on Board related activities in addition to scheduled meetings.

Join the Board

If you have read the entire WFHS Board Member Job Description and think that you might be interested in serving on the WFHS Board of Directors, please fill out the Board Membership Application and mail it, along with a letter of recommendation, to:

Joan Byrne
Dane County Humane Society
5132 Voges Road
Madison, WI 53718