Christian County Animal Shelter Directors

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

scasson@cc-as.com

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 10 years with 6 of those years in Christian County.

KATHY COONS

TREASURER/DIRECTOR

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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. Judy and her husband, John, have been happily adopted by two precious rescue dogs, J.P. and Teddy.

PAT THOMLINSON

DIRECTOR

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JUDY GLAESSGEN

DIRECTOR

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TRACEY GLAESSGEN

DIRECTOR

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JANET ENGEN

DIRECTOR

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CARA GAMMILL

DIRECTOR

Cara Gammill and her daughter, Olivia, have volunteered at the shelter since July of '09. Cara was on the board of the Southwest Missouri Humane Society several years ago and she loves being involved with helping animals. She is a high school counselor in Branson, MO. Olivia has organized a dog walk called Trails 4 Tails for the past two years to help raise money for the shelter. Both hope to help the shelter become a well-known and respected part of the community.

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

msearing@cc-as.com

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.