Frankie D. Bryce, President

Frankie D. Bryce, BA, has 11 years experience operating a successful commercial companion animal boarding kennel in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Mr. Bryce is retired from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) having served across the nation at wildlife refuges and regional offices. His USFWS responsibilities included wildlife programs management, a wide range of public affairs and access for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, and other outdoor activities along with conducting volunteer programs and 10 years in law enforcement. Mr. Bryce provided ADA evaluation, facilitation and training for state and federal sites and staff in 12 states. Mr. Bryce worked extensively in both print and photography fields. Additionally, Mr. Bryce has served on non-profit boards, either as a voting board member or as an ex-officio member, and been active in various civic organizations, elementary, secondary and college level programs and efforts. Mr. Bryce served as volunteer coordinator for the Las Cruces Museum of Natural History and coordinator for the Science Advisor Program for the Las Cruces Public Schools and school districts throughout Doña Ana and Luna Counties. Mr. Bryce is currently serving as the leadership chairman for the Animal Advocacy Coalition formed in the past year in Doña Ana County.

Contact number - 647-1416

Maryln Zahler, Vice President

Maryln has lived in Las Cruces for13 years with her sister Phylis Blazer Ph.D.
She has an Ed.M in Education plus 45 hrs. post graduate in Curriculum Education and has taught both elementary school and college level students. She has owned dogs and cats, and has served on two animal shelter boards in Florida, plus a "NoKill" group as a young person in NewYork State. Maryln spent 2 1/2 years with Doña Ana County Animal Control as Coordinator of the A.C. Reserve Officers and now serves as vice president of HSSNM. Maryln loves green chiles.

Jean Gilbert, Secretary

Jean is a retired teacher with a MS degree in elementary/special education. She has been involved in animal welfare work since moving to Las Cruces with her husband over 25 years ago. She previously served on the board of directors of the Dona Ana County Humane Society, Southwest Environmental Center, and Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary. She currently serves on the Storytellers of Las Cruces board as president. Jean has worked in animal socialization with shelter & rescue animals awaiting adoption, in numerous shelter outreach efforts, and in humane education including role as lead teacher for "Kids Camp". She currently leads two "critter clubs" for youth, including one that is part of the Jane Goodall Foundation “Roots & Shoots” program, with participation from Boys & Girls Club youth. Another education program "Critter Connection Reading" for youth at the club is led by Jean with volunteers from R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), TheraPaws and ambassador dogs, and animal advocates all participating as readers and facilitators. Jean offers a powerpoint presentation on humane education for organizations & groups interested in learning about educational and enriching opportunities with youth and companion animals. She welcomes inquiries about the presentation and requests for humane education programs & activities at area schools, clubs, day cares, & youth centers. She can be reached at jigilbert@zianet.com.

Contact number - 522-2529(H), 640-6867(C)

Win Jacobs, Director

Win Jacobs has served on the Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of the City of Las Cruces since 2002, and has been chair since 2007. In addition, she has been a member of the League of Women Voters of Greater Las Cruces since 1994 and was president from 1996 to 1998. She served as a SCORE counselor from 1998 to 2006. Win was also a board member of the Free Spay and Neuter Program, Inc. from 2006 to 2009.

Contact: 575-9331 or winjacobs@q.com