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As a nonprofit shelter, Wayne County Humane Society is operated by a small and dedicated staff, a very active volunteer board of directors, and our amazing shelter volunteers.

The WCHS Team

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John Carhart

Executive Director

director@wchs.org

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Alix Smetzer

Operations Manager​

operationsmanager@wchs.org

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Paul Barille

Adoption Coordinator

info@wchs.org

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Kayla Austin

Community Engagement Coordinator

volunteers@wchs.org

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Dr. Brian Wennerstrom

Shelter Veterinarian

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Debbie Emery

Animal Care Technician

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The WCHS Board

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Alexis LeJeune, Regis Corp.

Board President

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Jody McElroy, McElroy Packaging

Board Vice President

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Amy Welty, Wooster City Schools

Board Treasurer

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Laurie Harvey, Paychex, Inc.

Board Secretary

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Bill Albright, The Adjutant General's Department

Board Member

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Steve Armstrong, Retired

Board Member

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Dee Black, Woosterly Living, Ltd.

Board Past President

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Mike Bomboris, ReMax Showcase

Board Past President

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Jim Hand, ReMax Showcase

Board Member

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Sarah Hencke, DVM, Cleveland Road Animal Hospital

Board Member

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Matt Kopina, Hummel Group

Board Member

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Dr. Jared Mayne, DVM

Wooster Animal Clinic

Board Member

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Danielle Starlin, Wayne County Schools Career Center

Board Member

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Logan Stutzman, Weaver Custom Homes

Board Member

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Nate Tharp, Bogner Construction

Board Member

Contact our Volunteer Board at:

WCHS Board

PO Box 1084

Wooster, Ohio 44691

board@wchs.org

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©2026 Wayne County Humane Society

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