Leadership

Be a part of the HAWS community for pets and their people. Join our pack!
HAWS’ Board members volunteer their efforts to guide the work of the Humane Animal Welfare Society, collectively. Please contact our Executive Director at 262-542-8851 if you would like information on becoming a member of the HAWS Board of Directors.

HAWS Board of Directors

President – Betsy DeJaco, Kohl’s Corporation

Vice President – Craig Papka, Partner, Amundsen Davis
Treasurer – Brett Engelking, Ellenbecker Investment Group
Secretary – Ashley Milner, Eaton
 
Dawn Brady  Quad Graphics, Inc.
Mark Grabowksi Sewer Equipment Co. of America
Sandy Hoffmann  Retired
Dr. Lee Kesting Carroll University
Chris Rosene  Berghammer Construction Corporation
Peter Gottsacker Jr Wixon
Jodi Marose Enerpac Tool Group
Dr. Gretchen Jaeger DVM, Retired
Andrea Contreras Laffey, Leitner & Goode
 
Emeritus Board Members
Mike Nell  Gerald Nell, Inc.
Kerry Schnier  Retired
Cindy Pechanach  Retired

HAWS 2025 Annual Meeting Monday, September 22nd

Individuals who are members 90 days prior to the Annual Meeting may participate in HAWS’ Board of Director candidates elections

HAWS Annual Reports

HAWS annual reports are presented during the September membership meeting. Full financial information is available upon request.

HAWS 2025 Annual Report

HAWS annual reports are presented during the September membership meeting. Full financial information is available upon request.

HAWS 2024 Annual Report

HAWS 2023 Annual Report

HAWS 2022 Annual Report

HAWS 2021 Annual Report

HAWS 2020 Annual Report

HAWS Emerging Leaders

HAWS’ Emerging Leaders are young professional leaders in the public and private sector with a passion for animals and growing a humane community. Emerging Leaders serve as corporate brand ambassadors by attending our events, promoting our work in the community, supporting philanthropic partnerships and more. Together, we can do so much! Please contact Katie Jenson at [email protected] to learn more.

Emerging Leaders

Sara BrownSupervisor, Wegner CPAs

Mark Hackett  Assistant Vice President/Brand Manager, US Bank

Heather Hastings  Membership Director, Waukesha County Business Alliance

Royce Hix  Controller, Suburban Drywall & Co-Owner, Elysian Spa Studio

Monica Kaskey Recreation Supervisor, Pewaukee Parks & Recreation

Kathryn Koplien  Merchandise Planning Manager, Kohl’s

Cameron McFarland  Project Director, MSI General

Sara Plautz  Senior Account Manager/Interior Designer, CJ & Associates

Sara Putnam Senior Marketing and Proposal Coordinator, Plunkett Rayisch Architects, LLP

Kari Taber  Realtor, Keller Williams, Phair-Hinton Group

Heather Wojciechowski-DeCaire  Sr. Director of Entertainment, Milwaukee Admirals

Emma Janicki Attorney, Godfrey & Kahn

Harsh Rajiv Khaitan Engineer, Husco

Help us continue our mission of ensuring the entire community treats animals and one another, with respect.