Our Board of Directors

Board Members   |   Board Expectations   |   Board Opportunities   |   Employment

It takes diversely talented and committed people to ensure that Paws and Think succeeds in its mission. The following individuals currently serve on our Board of Directors:

1. Gayle Hutchens, RN MSN, Founder and Executive Director
Paws and Think, Inc.

2. Melissa J. De Groff, President
Attorney, Barnes & Thornburg LLP

3. Tara K. Howard, Secretary
Human Resource Technician, Target

4. Karen DeHaan, Treasurer
Attorney, Zimmer (Certified Public Accountant, Illinois)

5. Sylvia Payne, (Former President)
Assistant to the Chancellor for Communications, IUPUI
(Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis)

6. Sarah Burkman (Former Secretary)
Senior Staff Attorney, Indiana Legislative Services Agency

7. Patricia Dickson
Children’s Librarian, Westfield Public Library

8. Jason Burkman
Director of Hockey Services, Indiana Ice (Blueline Enterprises, LLC)

9. Cara Gardner, DVM
Veterinarian, Broad Ripple Animal Clinic

10. Myrna Gray
Database Specialist, Indiana University School of Medicine (Medical Student Affairs)

11. Amanda Congrove
Manager of Strategic Gifts, WFYI

12. Scott Preston
Attorney, Ice Miller LLP

13. Donna Chandler
Canine Trainer and Behaviorist

14. Cory Deeter
PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLP

15. Tim Denniston
Production Manager, Clear Channel Communications