Board Meetings
Benton Franklin Humane Society Board Meetings are conducted on the third Monday of every month. (See Calendar.) You may contact the office by phone at (509) 374-4235 for more information.
Meetings are open to the general public, and all are encouraged to attend.
Locations may be found in the Calendar; check one week prior to the meeting.
Meetings begin at 5:30pm.
Benton Franklin Humane Society Board Meetings are conducted on the third Monday of every month. (See Calendar.) You may contact the office by phone at (509) 374-4235 for more information.
Meetings are open to the general public, and all are encouraged to attend.
Locations may be found in the Calendar; check one week prior to the meeting.
Meetings begin at 5:30pm.
Kirt Clem, Trustee
term expires August 31, 2013
Kirt has worked at Hanford as a software developer since 1986. He has had pets all his life, including numerous cats and dogs. He presently has a three year old Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Baylee, a one year old Finnish Spitz named Ember, an adopted 15 year old Calico cat named Brandy, and an 11 year old adopted Siamese named Sassy. He is presently training both dogs to be therapy dogs.
term expires August 31, 2013
Kirt has worked at Hanford as a software developer since 1986. He has had pets all his life, including numerous cats and dogs. He presently has a three year old Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Baylee, a one year old Finnish Spitz named Ember, an adopted 15 year old Calico cat named Brandy, and an 11 year old adopted Siamese named Sassy. He is presently training both dogs to be therapy dogs.
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The Society Board of Trustees
| Shannon Novakovich | President |
| Michelle Inserra | Vice-President |
| Sheri Dallas | Secretary |
| Randy Schneider | Treasurer |
| Tim Roloff | Trustee |
| John Ittner | Trustee |
| Dan Mulhausen | Trustee |
| Kirt Clem | Trustee |
| Kelly Merrick | Trustee |
| Dick Petersen | Trustee Emeritus |
To contact a member of the Board of Trustees you may email the BFHS office and it will be directed to the individual. You may also post your questions or comments about the operations of the Society to the BFHS email address.
Shannon Novakovich, President
term expires Dec. 31, 2013
BFHS Board Member since 2000. Shannon is Vice President of Esprit Graphic Communications, an international award winning printing establishment. She has been an animal aficionado all her life owning, adopting, rescuing and caring for every kind of animal from raccoons to horses. Shannon and her husband, Skip, moved to the Tri-Cities in 1988 and are very actively involved in and support many area projects and organizations. They now live on two acres with their "children", Clifford, a seven-year-old Saint Bernard and his "sister" Hayley, a 6-year-old rescue Saint Bernard.
term expires Dec. 31, 2013
BFHS Board Member since 2000. Shannon is Vice President of Esprit Graphic Communications, an international award winning printing establishment. She has been an animal aficionado all her life owning, adopting, rescuing and caring for every kind of animal from raccoons to horses. Shannon and her husband, Skip, moved to the Tri-Cities in 1988 and are very actively involved in and support many area projects and organizations. They now live on two acres with their "children", Clifford, a seven-year-old Saint Bernard and his "sister" Hayley, a 6-year-old rescue Saint Bernard.
Dick Petersen, Lifetime Member
A UW graduate, Dick has been a financial planner for over 25 years. He is a life member of the humane society, having thirteen years with the BFHS. He has been active in Kiwanis for 30 years and has been involved with the Ben-Franklin Fair and Rodeo for 30 years. Have a shelter dog named Shotzi. Dick and his wife, Celine, have lived in the Tri-Cites for over 40 years.
A UW graduate, Dick has been a financial planner for over 25 years. He is a life member of the humane society, having thirteen years with the BFHS. He has been active in Kiwanis for 30 years and has been involved with the Ben-Franklin Fair and Rodeo for 30 years. Have a shelter dog named Shotzi. Dick and his wife, Celine, have lived in the Tri-Cites for over 40 years.
Tim Roloff, Trustee
term expires June 30, 2012
Tim sells real estate for American Family R.E. and coaches boys basketball at South Ridge H.S. He and his wife, Tricia, have lived in the Tri-Cities for 21 years. They have a grown son, Luke. Tim is a dog lover and the Roloffs recently adopted a black lab mix puppy from the shelter named Buddy. Buddy has been a wonderful addition to the family.
term expires June 30, 2012
Tim sells real estate for American Family R.E. and coaches boys basketball at South Ridge H.S. He and his wife, Tricia, have lived in the Tri-Cities for 21 years. They have a grown son, Luke. Tim is a dog lover and the Roloffs recently adopted a black lab mix puppy from the shelter named Buddy. Buddy has been a wonderful addition to the family.
John Ittner, Trustee
term expires Dec. 31, 2013
John is a retired nuclear engineer and is also the shelter's webmaster. He is a certified Franklin Covey Coach and has performed executive coaching for several BFHS staff. His wife, Ellie, is a retired Math Coach and teacher for the Pasco School District. They have both volunteered at BFHS since 1998. Ellie was a Board member for two years. John and Ellie have Molly, a retired West Highland White Terrier breeding female. Tri-Cities residents since 1974, they have grown children and young grandchildren in Shoreline and Bellevue.
term expires Dec. 31, 2013
John is a retired nuclear engineer and is also the shelter's webmaster. He is a certified Franklin Covey Coach and has performed executive coaching for several BFHS staff. His wife, Ellie, is a retired Math Coach and teacher for the Pasco School District. They have both volunteered at BFHS since 1998. Ellie was a Board member for two years. John and Ellie have Molly, a retired West Highland White Terrier breeding female. Tri-Cities residents since 1974, they have grown children and young grandchildren in Shoreline and Bellevue.
Dan Mulhausen, Trustee
term expires Dec. 31, 2012
Entering his fifth year with the Tri-City Americans, Dan Mulhausen acts as the team's Director of Marketing, Media and Game Operations. After joining the team at the start of the 2005-06 season, Dan works on a majority of the team's advertising and marketing campaigns, as well as keeping media and community members up-to-date on team activities. Dan also writes all of the post-game stories on Amshockey.com. Dan and his wife, Jill, adopted Rex, a 100+ lb. Golden Retriever/Great Dane mix from the BFHS in November of 2006 to go along with their two other pups, [more...]
term expires Dec. 31, 2012
Entering his fifth year with the Tri-City Americans, Dan Mulhausen acts as the team's Director of Marketing, Media and Game Operations. After joining the team at the start of the 2005-06 season, Dan works on a majority of the team's advertising and marketing campaigns, as well as keeping media and community members up-to-date on team activities. Dan also writes all of the post-game stories on Amshockey.com. Dan and his wife, Jill, adopted Rex, a 100+ lb. Golden Retriever/Great Dane mix from the BFHS in November of 2006 to go along with their two other pups, [more...]
Michelle Inserra, Vice-President
term expires Dec. 31, 2013
Michelle is a Financial Services Professional for New York Life. Michelle and husband, Paul, have been married 27 years and lived the entire time in the Tri-Cities. Their first family pet was a black lab mix from the humane society. They currently have a Bengal cat, Lexi. Michelle has grown up with a wide variety of pets her entire life and has a very strong compassion for animals. She is also active with Soroptimist (professional woman's group), architectural control committee for her neighborhood, and NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors).
term expires Dec. 31, 2013
Michelle is a Financial Services Professional for New York Life. Michelle and husband, Paul, have been married 27 years and lived the entire time in the Tri-Cities. Their first family pet was a black lab mix from the humane society. They currently have a Bengal cat, Lexi. Michelle has grown up with a wide variety of pets her entire life and has a very strong compassion for animals. She is also active with Soroptimist (professional woman's group), architectural control committee for her neighborhood, and NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors).
Sherri Dallas, Secretary
term expires Dec. 31, 2012
Sherri's career/schooling background is Engineering Technology and Surveying but now she is a busy stay-at-home mom of 3 who is never without a wide variety of pets in and out of the house. Born and raised in the Tri-Cities, married to Mark for 19 years, they built a house on 5 acres to have room for more pets. The Dallases currently have 1 horse, 2 mini donkeys, and 5 dogs. Two of those dogs are rescues. Having such a strong passion for animals, Sherri has started classes to become a Veterinary Assistant. Her family likes to ride 4-wheelers, swim, camp and work on the house.
term expires Dec. 31, 2012
Sherri's career/schooling background is Engineering Technology and Surveying but now she is a busy stay-at-home mom of 3 who is never without a wide variety of pets in and out of the house. Born and raised in the Tri-Cities, married to Mark for 19 years, they built a house on 5 acres to have room for more pets. The Dallases currently have 1 horse, 2 mini donkeys, and 5 dogs. Two of those dogs are rescues. Having such a strong passion for animals, Sherri has started classes to become a Veterinary Assistant. Her family likes to ride 4-wheelers, swim, camp and work on the house.
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Randy Schneider, Treasurer
term expires Dec. 31, 2013
Randy is a business banker working for Baker Boyer Bank here in the Tri-Cities. Randy and his wife Jackie met in the Tri-Cities and were married 32 years ago. They have two adult children, Patrick who lives in Oslo Norway and Erik and his wife Jen who live in Tacoma. The Schneiders have had pets all of their married life. Their first puppy, a German Shepherd mix named Misty, was adopted from the Humane Society. They currently own Hershey and Snickers, two beagles about seven years old who came from the same litter. They acquired them about 5 years ago when [more...]
term expires Dec. 31, 2013
Randy is a business banker working for Baker Boyer Bank here in the Tri-Cities. Randy and his wife Jackie met in the Tri-Cities and were married 32 years ago. They have two adult children, Patrick who lives in Oslo Norway and Erik and his wife Jen who live in Tacoma. The Schneiders have had pets all of their married life. Their first puppy, a German Shepherd mix named Misty, was adopted from the Humane Society. They currently own Hershey and Snickers, two beagles about seven years old who came from the same litter. They acquired them about 5 years ago when [more...]
Kelly Merrick, Trustee
term expires Dec. 31, 2013
Kelly Merrick is the Executive Assistant at Faith Assembly in Pasco, and owner of Dog Tired Studios in West Richland and Spokane. As a life long lover of dogs, who has never been without at least one four-legged family member, her passions lie in animal advocacy and painting portraits of Man's Best Friend for those who wish to give a special gift, or to immortalize a favorite family pet, hunting partner, or friend. Kelly lives with her husband Kevin and their Labrador "Sassy" and Brittany "Jewel". She is a member of the AKC Artists Registry, and [more]
term expires Dec. 31, 2013
Kelly Merrick is the Executive Assistant at Faith Assembly in Pasco, and owner of Dog Tired Studios in West Richland and Spokane. As a life long lover of dogs, who has never been without at least one four-legged family member, her passions lie in animal advocacy and painting portraits of Man's Best Friend for those who wish to give a special gift, or to immortalize a favorite family pet, hunting partner, or friend. Kelly lives with her husband Kevin and their Labrador "Sassy" and Brittany "Jewel". She is a member of the AKC Artists Registry, and [more]
