Our Leadership Team
Our senior leaders and board members bring extensive experience and deep commitment to American Humane Society’s work protecting animals worldwide.
Leadership
Board Members
Nelva Bryant, DVM, MPH
Airline Industry Veterinarian
Col. Scott Campbell USMC, Ret.
MAGTF Analyst, Katmai Government Services
Sharon Jablin
President, Rental Properties, Inc.
Leigh-Anne Kazma
President and Director, Kazma Family Foundation
Rear Admiral Tom Kearney USN, Ret.
President, Kearney Group LLC
Cybell Kiessling
Administrative Director and Entrepreneur
Louise Lane
Wealth Advisor
J. Mike McFarland (Secretary), DVM, DABVP
Retired, Chief Medical Officer, Zoetis
John Payne (Chair)
Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, National Veterinary Associates
Marilyn Pelstring
Retired Retail Executive
Candy Spelling (Vice-Chair)
Author, Producer and Philanthropist
Abigail Trenk
President, Air Pegasus Heliport, Inc.
David Webb
SiriusXM Talk Show Host, Media Contributor and National Columnist
Officers
John Payne (Chair)
Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, National Veterinary Associates
Candy Spelling (Vice-Chair)
Author, Producer and Philanthropist
J. Mike McFarland (Secretary), DVM, DABVP
Retired, Chief Medical Officer, Zoetis
Robin R. Ganzert, Ph.D.
President and CEO
Directors Emeriti
Naomi Judd
Singer, Songwriter, Philanthropist
Betty White
Actor, Activist, Philanthropist