A non-profit organization dedicated to caring for lost and abandoned dogs and cats, the Christian County Animal
Shelter is working to help people find a friend for life.
Official Christian County Animal Shelter Webpage
Christian County Animal Shelter Directors
CONNIE FOSTER
SWMO K-9 RESCUE/CCAS PRESIDENT
Connie Foster is a retired elementary school teacher. After thirty years of working with children, she turned her efforts toward saving dogs. She and a friend founded SW MO K9s to rescue dogs from area pounds. They now have over 200 dogs and tirelessly work to place animals in loving forever homes. Their motto is "We are Making a Difference, One Dog at a Time."
KATHLEEN COPELAND
RECORDING SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Kathleen Copeland's career included a floral designer and store manager for 11 years in Wichita, KS, restaurant manager for 5 years and owner of a bookstore for 2 years, and and worked as a bookkeeper/secretary for a Springfield HVAC company for 5 years. Now retired, she recently adopted a seven year old dachshund named Maggie from SWMO K-9 Rescue. Copeland and her husband moved to Christian County in 2004.
STEVE CASSON
PUBLIC RELATIONS/MEDIA/DIRECTOR
Steve P. Casson has a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Southwest Missouri State University (Missouri State) and has been involved in several aspects of the media from public relations to broadcasting. Steve is the owner of websportsradio.com, a sports broadcasting company. He spent 15 years working with the Los Angeles Kings hockey team in media relations and has organized several hockey tournaments in Southern California. Steve has lived in Missouri for 9 years with 5 of those years in Christian County.
SHERRY EMBRY
THRIFT STORE MANAGER/DIRECTOR
Bio Coming Soon.
KATHY COONS
TREASURER/DIRECTOR
Bio Coming Soon.
JUDY ERMOLD
DIRECTOR
Judith A. Ermold is a longtime community volunteer with a professional background in writing and public relations. Judy earned a master's degree in English/Writing at Missouri State University and a bachelor's degree in education at UT-El Paso. A former member of The Victim Center board, she is currently a volunteer for Hospice Compassus and serves as an officer for the local chapter of Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society. Thanks to Connie Foster, Judy and her husband, John, have been happily adopted by two precious rescue dogs, J.P. and Teddy.
PAT THOMLINSON
DIRECTOR
Bio Coming Soon.
DR. C. JACK GERMEROTH / VETERINARIAN
VETERINARIAN CONSULTANT
DR. CHRIS FANNING / VETERINARIAN
VETERINARIAN CONSULTANT
DR. RICHARD LINN / VETERINARIAN
VETERINARIAN CONSULTANT
Dr. Linn received his B.A. from University of Northen Iowa and his M.A. from Northeast Missouri State University. He received his D.V.M. from the University of Missouri in 1983. In his spare time he likes to run, cycle and read. He joined the C.C.A.S. Board of Directors in August 2005 until December 2007.
MATT SEARING
LEGAL CONSULTANT
Matthew E. Searing, Esq. is a graduate of Washburn University School of Law and Pittsburg State University . He is currently employed as General Counsel for D.J. Roofing Supply, Inc. and is Legal Counsel for Christian County Animal Shelter. He has been a resident of Christian County for over 4 years.
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