9700 Uva Drive Redwood Valley, California
Seeking Prospective Board Members
The Humane Society for Inland Mendocino county is seeking prospective members for our Board of Directors. No qualifications are necessary and our board is composed of individuals from all walks of life . Currently, we meet once monthly for a 2 hour session where we review and plan future activities ( and have a lot of fun in the process). If you are an animal lover and want to get more involved in our rescue efforts, this is the perfect opportunity. Voting by the HSIMC members for confirmation to the board occurs in May, so this is the perfect time to get your application in.
If you are interested contact JKing@hsimc.org, he can provide you with our "what to expect" as a board member document as well as an application and any further information that you may need.
Meet the board of directors
John King, President
Teresa King, Secretary
John King, President
John lives with his wife Teresa in Redwood Valley, a resident of this
community for nearly 6 years and has been on the Board of Directors for HSIMC since May 2022. He spent his career in the Bay Area working in the Semiconductor Industry in various management roles, until deciding to retire after 35 years. These days, when not helping at t
John lives with his wife Teresa in Redwood Valley, a resident of this
community for nearly 6 years and has been on the Board of Directors for HSIMC since May 2022. He spent his career in the Bay Area working in the Semiconductor Industry in various management roles, until deciding to retire after 35 years. These days, when not helping at the
shelter he spends his time gardening and maintaining a hobby vineyard which produces red wines. He also enjoys travel and has been on many epic adventures over the years. You can contact him at jking@hsimc.org , he is always open and eager for a conversation.
Jaime Wilkes, VP
Teresa King, Secretary
John King, President
Jaime Wilkes is a long-time resident of Willits, CA. In 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, Jaime saw an opportunity to help HSIMC by fostering dogs while they were shutdown. After realizing that this small jester was so fulfilling, she decided to continue fostering and volunteer her time more. In 2021 Jaime
joined the board of director
Jaime Wilkes is a long-time resident of Willits, CA. In 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, Jaime saw an opportunity to help HSIMC by fostering dogs while they were shutdown. After realizing that this small jester was so fulfilling, she decided to continue fostering and volunteer her time more. In 2021 Jaime
joined the board of directors. Jaime works full time as Vice President of Sparetime Supply, Inc. in Willits, a national distribution company of gardening supplies. In her free time, she coaches high school girls’ soccer and enjoys time with her kids and grandkids.
Teresa King, Secretary
Teresa King, Secretary
Teresa King, Secretary
Teresa King has been a Redwood Valley resident for a little over five years, moving from the bay area with her husband, John to be closer to their grandchildren. She brings 20 years of experience in corporate event management and many years prior to that in the tech industry. In her year at HSIMC has been working towards finding new and
Teresa King has been a Redwood Valley resident for a little over five years, moving from the bay area with her husband, John to be closer to their grandchildren. She brings 20 years of experience in corporate event management and many years prior to that in the tech industry. In her year at HSIMC has been working towards finding new and fun adoption fundraisers to bring recognition to the shelter.
As board secretary, she tries to bring transparency to HSIMC activities to gain the most support from our community. You can usually find her volunteering at the shelter on Thursdays and Saturdays, greeting potential adopters and fosters! And off hours with their granddaughters and their HSIMC rescue, Lacey!
Luis Flores, Treasurer
Teresa King, Secretary
Teresa King, Secretary
I want to be a part of making a difference at HSMIC. Before volunteering at HSIMC, I did not have much knowledge or experience with humane society organizations, but attending the open orientation was so informative and kept me eager to learn how I can contribute more to the animals that did not have a chance. I’m excited to have the opp
I want to be a part of making a difference at HSMIC. Before volunteering at HSIMC, I did not have much knowledge or experience with humane society organizations, but attending the open orientation was so informative and kept me eager to learn how I can contribute more to the animals that did not have a chance. I’m excited to have the opportunity to represent the humane society through events such as disc golf and numerous fundraisers. My involvement in the disc golf community is a good way for me to approach those who are interested and that want to learn more about what it means to foster, adopt, or even volunteer! I am excited to be a part of the online store, I have extensive knowledge in inventory control, shipping, and logistics, and to be able to share this knowledge to further support HSIMC is amazing! My goals are to help with the future successes of HSIMC, whether it is kennel clean ups, training days, spending the day walking or engaging with the pups or even learning about play groups. (I can also gladly contribute to any future projects). I hope to be a voice for the animals with an opportunity to encourage others from our communities to be a part of the difference.
Holly Bennett
Tracey McNamara
Tracey McNamara
Holly, a resident of Willits, came to Mendocino County five years ago when she and her wife Chana Eisenstein purchased East Hill Veterinary Clinic. The daughter of a Marine she was born at Camp Pendleton, CA. She and her two younger brothers grew up exploring the world wherever the military took them. She attended Georgetown University on
Holly, a resident of Willits, came to Mendocino County five years ago when she and her wife Chana Eisenstein purchased East Hill Veterinary Clinic. The daughter of a Marine she was born at Camp Pendleton, CA. She and her two younger brothers grew up exploring the world wherever the military took them. She attended Georgetown University on an ROTC scholarship. She was then
commissioned into the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps serving five years stationed in San Diego and Okinawa, Japan. After leaving the Navy she moved to San Francisco
working at California Pacific Medical Center for ten years. She is now employed at Howard Hospital’s Emergency Department. She is also an integral part of the East Hill clinic. “Moving to Willits has allowed me to become part of the community” she wrote. “I enjoy working on projects and am honored to be asked to join the HSIMC board of Directors. I believe that the biggest challenge facing the humane society is that of almost all shelters, funding. I am more than willing to help in all fundraising events and consider that a priority. I have a passion for animals and believe my experiences can bring a worthwhile dimension to the board.”
Tracey McNamara
Tracey McNamara
Tracey McNamara
I’m a retired construction worker and have lived in Mendocino County for over 40 years. My mission is to use my experience to improve the comfort and safety of both staff and animals at HSIMC. I have made meaningful contributions to improving the facilities, including working with subcontractors, volunteers and staff on various projects.
Rhonda Hurlbut
Tracey McNamara
Rhonda Hurlbut
Bio - coming soon!
Junanne Hayes
Tracey McNamara
Rhonda Hurlbut
I have served on the board for many years now. I was drawn to serve since I believe strongly in the cause of helping save the lives of our dogs and cats in Mendocino County. I am so impressed with how our community comes together to serve these animals in need. Due to my financial background, I have mostly served in the role as treasurer over the time I have been on the board.
Julie Dauer
Elizabeth Bohanan
Kether Sprague
Born and raised in Ukiah and a Graduate of Sonoma State University, Julie has been on the Board of Directors since early 2020. Julie started fostering in 2019 and shortly thereafter, volunteered as the Foster Coordinator before officially becoming a Board Member. She is passionate about saving lives and the positive impact HSIMC has help
Born and raised in Ukiah and a Graduate of Sonoma State University, Julie has been on the Board of Directors since early 2020. Julie started fostering in 2019 and shortly thereafter, volunteered as the Foster Coordinator before officially becoming a Board Member. She is passionate about saving lives and the positive impact HSIMC has helping the community. Julie works full time as a bookkeeper here in Redwood Valley and has a small farm, where her foster dogs are introduced to an array of animals in a controlled environment. In her “free” time, Julie has a love for adventure, travel and new experiences.
Kether Sprague
Elizabeth Bohanan
Kether Sprague
Foster family for HSIMC since 2019, has fostered over 100 animals for HSIMC. Community Service is very important to Kether. She has been a registered Girl Scout and community
volunteer for over 25 years. With a background in real estate and business development, as well as animal medicine, Kether has strived to make the Humane Society fo
Foster family for HSIMC since 2019, has fostered over 100 animals for HSIMC. Community Service is very important to Kether. She has been a registered Girl Scout and community
volunteer for over 25 years. With a background in real estate and business development, as well as animal medicine, Kether has strived to make the Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County more financially stable, in addition to championing on behalf of the vulnerable animals in need. Kether is an advocate of the "no kill" mission, that means meeting or exceeding a standard of a live outcome of 90% or better for the animals in the shelter. She wholeheartedly believes in the power of serving people and the tremendous impact of goodwill each of us can have on our community.
Elizabeth Bohanan
Elizabeth Bohanan
Elizabeth Bohanan
Resident of Ukiah, Elizabeth moved to Mendocino County when she was 6 and has been involved in the community ever since. Raised by a family of Kiwanians, charity and animals have always been a part of her blood serving on everything from elementary school boards to being a part of the Student Leadership program at Ukiah High School. Eliza
Resident of Ukiah, Elizabeth moved to Mendocino County when she was 6 and has been involved in the community ever since. Raised by a family of Kiwanians, charity and animals have always been a part of her blood serving on everything from elementary school boards to being a part of the Student Leadership program at Ukiah High School. Elizabeth hopes to someday adopt many many animals from HSIMC. Until then she was sold by HSIMC’s logo… “If you can’t adopt a pet, adopt a shelter!” and hopes to help support HSIMC by bringing more fun fundraising events to the shelter and community. Elizabeth works full time as an Insurance Agent for George Petersen Insurance Agency in Ukiah. In her free time, she enjoys working out and hanging out with the dogs and cats of HSIMC.
Wynona Idica
Elizabeth Bohanan
Elizabeth Bohanan
Wynona was born and raised in Ukiah, and graduated from Sonoma State in 2017. She recently received her M.A.Ed and started teaching high school students. She has a passion for bringing an environment of safety to homeless animals and preparing them for their furever homes. Wynona began volunteering in 2021 and instantly fell in love with
Wynona was born and raised in Ukiah, and graduated from Sonoma State in 2017. She recently received her M.A.Ed and started teaching high school students. She has a passion for bringing an environment of safety to homeless animals and preparing them for their furever homes. Wynona began volunteering in 2021 and instantly fell in love with HSIMC’s mission to save lives. She says, “There’s nothing better than seeing the transformation of a dog with love, and seeing them finally get to go home.” She loves helping in any way she can onsite, and if you see her, she’s usually with a dog—walking, training, or snuggling. As a young millennial, she also helps with social media and is willing to expand her skills at HSIMC.
Junanne Hayes
Junanne Hayes
Junanne Hayes
HSIMC is an organization near and dear to my heart. I am dedicated to supporting the shelter as much as I can and am determined to help us reach all of the goals we set our sights on.
Myriah Surman
Junanne Hayes
Junanne Hayes
I want to join the HSIMC board to give back to an organization that does so much for our communities and for my family. I want to be more involved with HSIMC and feel this would be an incredible way to do so. It would be an honor to serve on the board.