Our People

Because of the passionate dedication of every Humane Fort Wayne team member, we help animals find—and keep—their forever homes. Meet our Leadership Team and Board of Directors!

OUR TEAM

Jessica Henry-Johnson
Executive Director
260-420-7729 x107
[email protected]

Tanya Gallo
Director of Operations
260-420-7729 x108
TGallo @HumaneFW.org

Kris Brandt
Adoptions & Foster Manager
260-744-0454 x203
KBrandt @HumaneFW.org

Ashley Kolbasky
Clinic Operations Support Manager
260-420-7729 x111
AKolbasky@HumaneFW.org

Melissa Gibson
Community Relations Manager
260 420-7729 x105
MGibson @HumaneFW.org

Rachel Burkholder
Development Manager
RBurkholder@HumaneFW.org

Cody Aldridge
Executive Assistant
260 420-7729 x 115
CAldridge @HumaneFW.org

Brian Bangert
Business Office Manager
260-420-7729 x101
BBangert@HumaneFW.org

Dani Wagner
Volunteer Programs Manager
260-744-0454 x205
DWagner@HumaneFW.org

Chele Watson
Pet Promises Resource Administrator
260 207-4187 or 260 744-0454 x209
CWatson @HumaneFW.org

Allison Caley
Animal Care & Intake Manager
260-744-0454 x210
ACaley @HumaneFW.org

Board of Directors

Kathleen Smith
Chair

Terah Brogan

Melissa McKown
Vice Chair

Jason Grover

Mike McCartin

Lona Pritchard
Secretary

Erika Halliwill

Kathryn Roudebush

Reneta Thurairatnam
Treasurer

Michelle Hipskind