Board of Directors, Shelter Director, and Advisory Board of the HSLWR
The Board of Directors at The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch is a working board of animal advocates dedicated to dog, cat and rabbit rescue and education in Sarasota, Manatee and surrounding counties.
Our Board focuses on planning and governance to ensure the HSLWR fulfills it's mission of rescuing, caring for and rehoming precious companion animals.
Deanna Murchie
Deanna Murchie, from Clarence New York is currently serving as the HSLWR Board President. Deanna has been around anim…
Read MoreSusan Giroux
HSLWR Board Vice President, Past President and Board Member since inception in 2010. Former Board Member of the Rober…
Read MoreCindy Jackson
Cindy Jackson, HSLWR Board of Directors - Strategic and Fund Development Planning and Grants Cindy began voluntee…
Read MoreSam Samanowitz
Sam, our HSLWR Treasurer, grew up in New York and relocated to Florida in 2001. He attended the University of Florid…
Read MoreAndrea Rutsky
Andrea joined us in 2017 as now serves as the Board Secretary and Front Desk Administrator. She relocated from Connec…
Read MoreCheryl Johnson
Cheryl moved to Lakewood Ranch from New Jersey in 2013. She had been involved with a pet sitting/dog walking service,…
Read MoreAngela Carlson
Angela Webster Carlson, is Vice President, Wealth Advisor and
Certified Financial Planner® at C…
Advisory Board
Nevin F. Murchie, PLLC-Legal Advisor
Brian Carter, CPA-Accounting Advisor
Dr. Leigh Samanowitz-DVM and Owner of University Animal Clinic, Veterinary Advisor
Sam Samanowitz-Owner University Animal Clinic, Business Advisor
Joe Menendez-Owner of FDF Canine Services, Training and Behavior Advisor