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Dr. Apryl Steele
President and CEO
Dr. Apryl Steele is the President and CEO of the Dumb Friends League in Denver, CO. After practicing veterinary medicine for 18 years, she had the honor of joining the League to advocate for animals who are vulnerable due to homelessness, mistreatment, or their owner’s financial situation.
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Bud Jeffress
Vice President of Finance and Administration
As a well-respected nonprofit organization known for its transparency and integrity, the Dumb Friends League strives every day to be a good steward of the resources it receives from the public to make a difference in homeless animals’ lives. Critical to that effort is Bud Jeffress.
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Jodi Lytle Buckman
Vice President of Veterinary Services
As a college student, Jodi Buckman planned to attend veterinary school, but she was offered a job leading a shelter in Maine shortly after graduating, and she never looked back. The Dumb Friends League is excited that Jodi joined our team as Vice President of Veterinary Services in March 2020.
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Angela King
Vice President of Philanthropy
Angela brings 20 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, primarily in higher education, to the League. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and a master’s degree in Community Development, Nonprofit management, both from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
Chair
Janice Kercheville
Vice Chair
Emily Williams
Immediate Past Chair
Amanda Phillips-DeSaverio
Treasurer
Ann Hinkins
Secretary
Kristi Arellano
Directors
- Carla Beal
- Cindy Brabander
- Dr. Vicki Eppard
- Councilperson Chris Hinds
- Sarah Keys
- Paul Latham
- Mashenka Lundberg
- Rob Morrill
- Kate Paul
- David D. Powell, Jr.
- Katie Philpott Schoelzel
- Steve Soechtig
- Margaux Trammell
- Tammeron Trujillo