Our Team
Board of Directors
Donna Zeppiero
Board President
(616) 405-3556
Lisa Kozicki
Vice President
Gwen Hinz
Secretary
Patti Purcell
Treasurer
Jodi Clock, Director
Grace Gilmore, Director
Sandy Jackson, Director
Melanie Landry, Director
Ellen Liehr, Director
Shirley McKee, Director
Kathy Novak, Director
JoAnn Ploen, Director
Ryan Servatius, Director
Shelter Staff
Linda Kaplan
Operations Manager
Stephanie Hickner
Marketing Manager
Carissa Cianfarani
Animal Enrichment Coordinator
Taylor Olsen
Office Coordinator
Madison Steffens
Intake Coordinator
Kirstin Burd
Adoption Center
Intake Center
Veterinary Advisors
Dr. Lisa Bucht
Phoenix Road Animal Hospital
269-637-3929
Dr. Troy Martens
South Haven Animal Hospital
269-637-5261
Dr. Carl Weideman
Bangor Vet Clinic
269-427-8787
Dr. Jason Vanderbrink
Allegan Animal Clinic
269-673-5236
Dr. William Brown
Allegan Vet Clinic
269-673-6981
Employee of the Quarter
Kirstin Burd
Nominated for employee of the quarter by all cats and dogs at Al-Van! Kirsten spends time giving each dog and cat some attention and love when she works. The animals thrive after being in contact with Kirsten’s positive, calming energy.
Kirsten has been making a difference in the lives of the animals for two years at Al-Van, but has been caring for animals her entire life. She has many animals of her own - cats, dogs, horses, pigs and chickens and yet she still fosters many young kittens that need around the clock care.
Her incredible work ethic, willing to go above and beyond, and the way she is always an advocate for animal welfare is the reason she is our first employee of the quarter.