Our Staff and Leadership

Executive Team

Mary Leprino | President and Co-Founder

Justin Klemer | Executive Director and Co-Founder

Jennifer Thomson | Chief Operations and Financial Officer 

Colleen Ferriman | Medical Director

Paula Jacques-Bonneau | Director of Community Programs 

Veterinary Team

Tiffany Colglazier | Veterinarian

Michaela Erquhart | Veterinary Technician 

Lindsey Murphy | Veterinary Technician

Hannah Rowbotham |  Veterinary Technician

Shelby Wilkerson | Veterinary Assistant 

Patti Fleugel | Rehabilitation Technician

Volunteer Coordination Team

Suzanna Smiegowski | Volunteer Coordinator 

Julie Roberts | Volunteer Coordinator 

Care Team

Ruby Purdy | Care Team Manager

Kiki Loesser | Care Team

Ashley Selvidge | Care Team

Kara Myers | Care Team

Kathleen Ferrie | Care Team

Lore Wachsmuth | Care Team

Board of Directors 

Board Chairman | Jon Sands, Sweetbaum Sands PC, Shareholder 

Board Treasurer | Jennifer Thomson, Pepper’s Senior Dog Sanctuary, CFOO

Board Secretary | Mary Leprino, Pepper’s Senior Dog Sanctuary, President & Co-Founder

Board Members 

Jes Cytron | Dumb Friends League, Director of Shelter Behavior and Veterinary Services 

Larry Kunz | Kunz & Associates, Founder

Andi Leahy | Marketing Professional 

Erica Lopez | 9NEWS Denver, Anchor and Reporter 

Brad Olsen | Attorney and Business Advisor 

Jeffrey Rosen | Senior Director of IT

Join Our Pack

Interested in making a career out of your love for senior dogs? We are always looking for great additions to the team. Reach out with your resume today!