Leadership
It takes diversely talented and committed people to ensure that Paws & Think succeeds in its mission. Founded by Gayle Hutchens who served as the Executive Director for 10 years, Paws & Think is now led by Executive Director Kelsey Burton. In addition, the following individuals currently serve in leadership roles within the organization:
Kelsey Burton
Executive Director
Kathy Janes
Volunteer Coordinator
AAA/AAT Advisor
Sandi Kammerer
Paws to Heal Program Coordinator
Kimberly Trimpe
Lead Dog Trainer
Youth Canine Program Leader
Jodi Van Slyke
Youth Canine Temperament Tester
Nickie Cornett
Youth Canine Program Assistant
Jerica Barlow
New Volunteer Liaison
Alison Frolik
New Venue Waitlist Coordinator
Lauren Colbert
Voicemail Coordinator
Cindy Cale
AAA/AAT Training Coordinator
Shelly Gattlieb, PhD
Evaluations Coordinator
Stormi Brake
Vaccination Records Coordinator
Jamie Lehman
Program Support Coordinator
Board of Directors
Steven Barley President
COO & Deputy Director, Indiana Public Retirement System
Andy Schooler Treasurer
Assurance Manager, Ernst & Young, LLP
Shelly Gattlieb, PhD Secretary
Business Psychologist, Damar Services
Nina Esbin Emeritus
Retired, Senior Vice President of HR, ITT Educational Services, Inc.
Dr. Sarah Blair, DVM
Veterinarian, Noah’s Animal Clinic
Karen Cunningham
Retired, Director of Marketing, Steak ‘n Shake
Dot Hitchins
Manager, Volunteer Services, St. Vincent Ascension
Lisa Jones
Broker/Real Estate Agent, F.C. Tucker
Missy King
Meeting Event Manager, BoVenture, LLC
Sarah Krisch
HR Director, Allegion
Tom Lehman
Vice President, Mansfield-King
Patrick Wanzer
Senior Manager, Somerset CPAs and Advisors
Erin Crask
Team Lead, Organizational Development, IU Health
Brett Nelson
Partner, Plews Shadley Racher & Braun Attorneys at Law