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 – Bill Stone, Wintrust Commercial Banking at Town Bank
Vice President II – Susan Sorrentino SBR Law Group
Treasurer – Brett Engelking, Anthros
Secretary – Craig Papka Attorney, von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Ashley Milner Eaton
Chris Rosene Berghammer Construction Corporation
Cindy Pechanach Retired
Dawn Brady Quad Graphics, Inc.
Jeff Torres Retired
John Zignego Zignego Group
Dr. Lee Kesting Carroll University
Mark Grabowksi IT Pipes
Patrick McGarry Wixon
Sandy Hoffmann Retired
Thomas Magnor Sikich LLP
Emeritus Board Members
Mike Nell Gerald Nell, Inc.
Kerry Schnier Retired
HAWS 2023 Annual Meeting September 25th
Individuals who are members 90 days prior to the Annual Meeting may participate in HAWS’ Board of Director candidates elections.
2023 Candidates
HAWS By-Laws
Print copies of the By-Laws are available upon request at the HAWS shelter at 701 Northview Road, Waukesha. Voting on any proposed changes to HAWS’ By-Laws takes place during the annual meeting.
HAWS Annual Reports
HAWS annual reports are presented during the September membership meeting. Full financial information is available upon request.
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 Gerls at [email protected] to learn more.
Emerging Leaders
Sara Brown, Supervisor, Wegner CPAs
Kate Grodsky Freelance PR
Mark Hackett Assistant Vice President/Brand Manager, US Bank
Heather Hastings Membership Director, Waukesha County Business Alliance
Royce Hix Controller, Suburban Drywall
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 Ewald Automotive Group
Kari Taber Realtor, Keller Williams, Phair-Hinton Group
Heather Wojciechowski-DeCaire Sr. Director of Entertainment, Milwaukee Admirals
