Anne Reel, Executive Director

The new executive director of the Humane Society of Elkhart County says she’s ready to tackle some large tasks.

Anne Reel, an Elkhart resident, will be responsible for donor development, managing employees and volunteers, interacting with local municipalities and implementing HSEC board policies as executive director.

The humane society took in more than 8,000 abused and unwanted animals in 2008 and Reel is prepared to continue protecting animals in 2009.

“We at the humane society have many challenges ahead with the influx of animal intake due to the economy, but I’m confident we will be successful in our quest to save and protect Elkhart County’s abused and unwanted animals,” Reel said.

Reel has more than 30 years of experience as an executive director for nonprofit organizations.

Rachel Dennis, Assistant Director

Rachel became involved with the Humane Society after adopting her 2 dogs from the shelter. After that, she knew that helping the animals at the Humane Society was her passion. She served as Secretary to the Board of the Humane Society for
3 years and joined the Humane Society in August 2008.

Rachel is in charge of shelter operations and volunteer management. She is also in the process of looking at programs that will benefit the shelter and the community.

Rachel earned her Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management from Davenport University. She is a 2005/2006 Leadership Academy graduate and has completed both the Shelter Operations School and Shelter Operations School for Managers.