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  Wisconsin Federated Humane Societies

Board of Directors

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WFHS Board of Directors

Pam McCloud Smith, President
Executive Director, Dane County Humane Society, Madison
[email protected]

Chuck Wegner, Interim Vice President
Executive Director, Clark County Humane Society, Niellsville
[email protected]

Vicki Prey, Secretary      
Fox Valley Humane Association, Outagamie County Humane Officer       
[email protected]

Eilene K. Ribbens, Treasurer
Executive Director, The Wisconsin Puppy Mill Project
[email protected]

Patti Blaschka
Robertson Ryan & Associates
[email protected]

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

Lisa Leitermann
Executive Director, Humane Society of Marathon County
[email protected]
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Gina Mason
President, Chasing Daylight Animal Shelter 
[email protected]

Jeff Okazaki
Clerk of Circuit Court, Dane County Wisconsin

Cheri Wegner
Director of Administrative Services, Clark County Humane Society, Neillsville
[email protected]

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:

Caroline Wadington
Dane County Humane Society
5132 Voges Road
Madison, WI 53718

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  • Home
  • About
    • Board of Directors List
    • Meet the Board >
      • Pam McCloud Smith
      • Chuck Wegner
      • Vicki Prey
      • Eilene Ribbens
      • Patti Blaschka
      • Jessica Farley
      • Lisa Leitermann
      • Gina Mason
      • Cheri Wegner
      • Jeff Okazaki
    • Position Statements
  • Membership
    • Member Spotlight
    • Submit Help Wanted
    • Industry Job Openings
  • Events
    • 2025 Fall Seminar
    • 2025 Spring Seminar
  • News
    • Medical Updates
  • Contact
    • Donate
  • Advocacy
    • Advocacy Updates
  • Shelter Resources
    • Non-Profit Formation