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
CC Frick, Development and Marketing Director
Veterinary Team
Tiffany Colglazier, Veterinarian
Michaela Erquhart, Veterinary Technician
Lindsey Murphy, Veterinary Technician
Shelby Wilkerson, Veterinary Technician Assistant
Patti Fleugel, Physical Therapist
Facility and Coordination Team
Suzanna Smiegowski, Volunteer Coordinator
Julie Roberts, Volunteer Coordinator
Care Team
Ruby Purdy, Dog Care Manager
Kiki Loesser, Care Team
Maysen Oakley, 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, CFO
Board Secretary: Mary Leprino, Pepper’s Senior Dog Sanctuary, President & Founder
Board Members
Jes Cryton, 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
Leigh Sullivan, The Sullivan Group | Pepper’s Senior Dog Sanctuary, Co-Founder