Our Board of Directors

Our Board Members at Large

Mark Briggs, Bob Carr, Ann Harwood, Bill Jensen, Mike Lenderink, Kimberlee Padilla, Linda Parkis, Terrence Plas, Anthony Salcito, Joette Schmidt, Dave Shennan, Ed Troell, Nancy Welch, Jeff Williamson

Our Executive Staff

Tim Crum

Tim Crum, Executive Director

Tim Crum, a long time animal advocate with diverse and successful professional experience in animal welfare, joined the Arizona Humane Society in January 2008 as Executive Director. He is responsible for overseeing the state’s non-profit animal-welfare and protection agency, and considered one of the most successful, nonprofit humane organizations in the United States

Prior to joining the Arizona Humane Society, Tim served as Director of Marketing and Development for PetSmart Charities, when, during his three-year tenure, he led a team to increase contribution revenue from $10-million to $22-million. Prior to that, he was the director of a government-run animal care and control facility in Virginia; an executive director of a non-profit animal shelter in Maryland; and served as the director of development and public relations for the largest animal shelter in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been in the non-profit world for over two decades.

Tim currently serves on the board of directors for the Greater Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals and is the Marketing Chairperson. He has presented lectures, at national conferences, on subjects ranging from fund raising to marketing to special events.

He holds a bachelor of arts from the University of Pittsburgh and completed 18 credits toward a master of public administration from the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. He is married, has one daughter and is the proud pet parent of two dogs and one cat – “Buddy” is an eight-year-old cocker-spaniel mix adopted from an animal shelter; “Daisy” is an eight-month old Golden Retriever-mix; and “Two Socks” is a domestic short-hair cat adopted from an animal shelter.

Dr. Nancy Bradley

Dr. Bradley oversees all AHS medical services, including the Second Chance Animal Hospital™, shelter surgery clinic and our mobile and public spay/neuter and wellness clinics. Bradley has been practicing veterinary medicine for 14 years. Prior to joining the AHS, she worked with Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Services. She is a Phoenix native who attended Colorado State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in veterinary science and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. She also received a Master's Degree in non-profit management from Regis University in 2006. She is currently a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and is on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association. She and her family share their home with four dogs, three cats, one horse and a goat.

Linda Branch Dasch

Linda oversees Human Resources, Accounting, Information Services, Facilities and Retail Programs. Additionally, she manages special projects, including collaboration with other organizations and plans for future growth. A longtime advocate for animals, Linda previously served as Executive Director of the Arizona Animal Welfare League and has worked with many animal welfare organizations throughout her career. A former Assistant Attorney General, Linda also brings a legal background to AHS. Linda and her husband share their home with three dogs, a rabbit and a cat, all of whom were adopted.

Lisa Goin

As Director of Development, Lisa Goin oversees all fundraising activities including individual and corporate giving, grants, special events, and planned giving opportunities. She works with new and existing donors, ensuring that their charitable giving needs are met. Lisa graduated from Northern Arizona University and brings over fourteen years of fund raising experience to our organization. She has worked for several high profile non-profit organizations including The Phoenix Zoo, Heard Museum, Arizona Animal Welfare League, and PetSmart Charities. She is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and served on the local chapter’s Board of Directors in 2005 and 2006. A near-native Phoenician (relocating to Arizona at age two), Lisa adopted her first pet, “Ginger,” from our Sunnyslope facility at 15^th Avenue and Hatcher when she was just four years old. She lives in Scottsdale with her husband and two sons. Her family recently lost their beloved rottweiler, “Maggie,” to cancer but look forward to filling their home with a wonderful pet (or two!) from our shelter.

Linda Nofer

Linda Nofer, Director of Marketing & Community Relations

Linda Nofer, a lifelong animal advocate, joined us in April 2008 as Director of Marketing & Community Relations. She is responsible for overseeing our marketing department and community outreach efforts. Prior to joining us, Linda was a senior media relations specialist for Cox Communications Arizona. During her time at Cox, Linda was a 2006 national Beacon award finalist. Linda comes to the AHS with a wealth of knowledge; she spent 12 years as a member of the media across the United States, serving as both a reporter and a TV news anchor. After she left news journalism, Linda served as a public information officer with the Arizona Game and Fish Department prior to joining Cox Communications. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson and grew up in Scottsdale . She is the proud parent to her best four-legged friend "Argus" – her 12-year-old dog who came from the Orange County Animal Shelter in California. She shares her home with "Billy Poopers" her beloved cat adopted 17 years ago from an animal shelter in Nebraska and another kitty cat "Lily Bird" adopted from an animal shelter in Virginia. Linda is also a volunteer for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.