MEET THE TEAM
Meet the passionate people that show up
- and never stop
Learn about our dedicated team who is committed to improving the lives of animals in Okanogan County.
Jill Servais
PRESIDENT
Jill has dedicated over 35 years to animal welfare, driven by her deep love for all animals — especially dogs. She and her family share their home with two beloved rescue pups. Jill volunteered with various animal rescues and shelters, played a key roll in multiple capital campaigns, and helped lead efforts to close pet stores that sell animals from puppy mills. In 2022, she founded Team Okanogan Animal Rescue to tackle the urgent animal crisis in Okanogan County, working to create sustainable solutions for pets and their communities.
Robynn Coulter
Secretary
Robynn began her animal journey raising 7 puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind over 10 years. After retiring from a 30-year career in event production, her passion for animals and community aligned perfectly with TOAR's mission. Many dogs and cats have passed through her home over the years — she fosters and pet-sits for friends while she and husband John plan their next far-flung adventure
Janet Berwick
Treasurer
Janet has been an animal lover her entire life. She spent over two decades volunteering with animal shelters and rescue organizations while building her career. In 2005, she opened a pet supply store hosting fundraising and adoption events. Her passion for senior dogs led her to help co-found The Grey Muzzle Organization, a national nonprofit supporting rescues that serve older dogs. She has served on multiple animal welfare boards and now lives in Leavenworth, WA with her husband and their beloved furry family.
Pamela Shull
Board Member
Pam believes supporting animal rescues is one of the most important things she can do. She volunteered at a local dog rescue during the COVID shutdown and has donated toward vet bills for years. Having seen the critical need for more animal services in Okanogan County, she was proud to become one of TOAR's founding members. She shares her home with Buddy, her Border Collie mix.
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Cindy Koch
Board Member
Animal rescue is in Cindy's DNA — she's stuck with it (her words). She's worked under multiple 501(c)3 organizations, trained with dog behaviorist Maggi McClure, owned a state-of-the-art shelter, completed a statewide Companion Animal Landscape Analysis, placed over 500 dogs in new homes, TNR'd hundreds of community cats, and purchased five transport vans for statewide animal transport. A founding member of TOAR and a force of nature.
Catherine Weatbrook
Board Member
Catherine Weatbrook combines more than a decade of animal rescue experience with a professional background in organizational development, strategic planning, and change management. She has helped organizations strengthen operations, build collaborative teams, and navigate growth, bringing that same strategic perspective to nonprofit board service. Catherine is proud to support TOAR's mission of helping pets and the families who love them.
Jeanine Foucher
Fractional executive director
Jeanine is an experienced executive leader and strategist in lifesaving animal welfare, with deep expertise in philanthropy, shelter operations, and building effective partnerships. She led Washington's first statewide data collection effort, resulting in the 2014 Washington State Companion Animal Landscape Analysis — a foundational document for the field. Committed to data-driven solutions and collaborative leadership, she serves as a strategic advisor to TOAR, speaks at national conferences, and mentors rural shelters to advance lifesaving outcomes.
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Peter Brown
Veterinary Advisor
Peter graduated from Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991 and has practiced in western Washington ever since, now owning a family of veterinary hospitals in the region. Growing up in Eastern Washington, he understood firsthand the desperate need for animal services in rural counties. He consults with TOAR on medical needs and provides critical support as needed. His household includes three cats — Smores, Jolly, and Boo — plus Griffey, an energetic pup adopted through TOAR.
Stephanie Kraemer
TNR/Transfers
Stephanie has deep roots in Okanogan County and over 12 years of involvement in local animal welfare organizations. She has witnessed firsthand the escalating animal crisis and its profound impact on animals and the people who care for them. She joined TOAR in 2023 eager to create lasting change, and currently coordinates TOAR's TNR initiative — one of the most critical pieces of our community cat work.
Katherine Bryant
MARKeTING
After years of volunteer work across various causes, Katherine found her purpose when her family adopted their first dog, Blue — and saw firsthand the profound impact a pet has on a home and a family. Today she channels her design expertise into TOAR's marketing and communications, believing every animal deserves a happy, thriving life. Her work gives voice and visibility to TOAR's mission every day.
Amy Wells
Communications
Amy has spent three decades working with nonprofits — but when she volunteered at her first Big Fix event, she knew TOAR was something different. There was an energy and a community unlike anything she'd experienced before. As someone who has shared her life with dogs, cats, hamsters, and guinea pigs, the bond between people and pets has always felt deeply personal. She is honored to play a role in this life-changing work.
Marlisa Garcia
Social Media
Born and raised in Brewster, Marlisa combines her marketing skills with deep community roots to help TOAR reach the people who need them most. She manages TOAR's social channels, creates content, and builds community awareness of TOAR's programs and mission. When she's not creating content or brainstorming outreach ideas, she's with her beloved dogs Pip and Rico — who pretty much run the show at home.
GET INVOLVED
Join the Team
TOAR is volunteer-powered. Whether you have a few hours a month or want to be deeply involved — in TNR, transport, events, communications, or anything else — there's a place for you here.
Ready to make a difference?
Every volunteer hour helps animals and families in a community with no shelter and enormous need. Email volunteer@toarwa.org to get started.