The majority of the day-to-day care of the animals at Rikki's is provided by our dedicated staff. Their days start at 8:00 am and end around
5:00 pm with the bulk of their work done outdoors. Volunteers provide both on- and off-site help.
is the resident Director of Wildlife and Dogs.
(Shown here with his dog, Fran). What Joe thinks. 
 is Rikki's engineer and architect
with over 60 years of experience overseeing projects in
the U.S. and around the world.
Rikkis
is headed by Kerry Hilliard, the
sanctuary's executive director and founder.
We
rely on our board members to help with fundraising, supervise
projects, increase adoptions and keep Rikki's moving forward. Our
board members have many years of rescue experience and many
pets of their own.
| Augusta Lamoree "Gussie " |
Director |
| Autumn-Skye Port |
Director |
| Beth Hamilton |
Director |
| Bob Wallace |
Group Project Director |
| Cindy Wright |
Docent Director; Diva of Doggy Downs |
| Debra Barrett |
Director; Ferry Godmother; Secular Franciscan Beggar; Acqusitions Coordinator; Morgan's Munchies |
| Fred Friedman |
Financial Director |
| Jan Chetnik |
Director of Goodwill; Tour Director; Public Relations Director |
| Joe Callahan |
Director of Wildlife |
| Kathy Gallagher |
Director |
| Ken Lickliter |
Director |
| Kerry Hilliard |
Executive Director |
| Kristina Anderson |
Director |
| Larry Ramsey |
Director |
| Laurie Karnay |
Safety Director; Events and Festival Director |
| Mary Walker |
Director |
| Melissa Felts |
Director; Chariman Wedding Dress Fundraiser |
| Mike Gallagher |
Director |
| Nora Eldridge |
Director |
| Paul Erhard |
Director; Official Photographer |
| Rene Luther |
Art & Beautification Director |
| Robyn Schnellenberger |
Director |
| Ron Herfurth |
Director of Serving Cats; Landscape Design & Goat Warfare Director |
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| Dennis Bane |
Advisor |
| Judith Peele |
Advisor; Web Master |
| Lena Stocks |
Employee Liaison; Sanctuary Manager |
| Mariza Soliman |
Advisor |
| Tom Sabol |
Special Advisor |
| Alyce Smith |
Invited Guest |
| Bill Isen |
Invited Guest |
| Grant Fincham |
Invited Guest |
| Kathy Doucette |
Invited Guest |
| Katie Fincham |
Invited Guest |
| Melanie Hansford |
Invited Guest |
| Valerie Fast |
Manager, Staff |
| Sean Sandy |
Assistant Manager, Staff |
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