Management & Board of Directors - Guiding Eyes for the Blind

The Guiding Eyes team is dedicated to advancing the organization’s mission of connecting exceptional guide dogs to individuals with vision loss for greater independence. Please click here to meet our Board of Directors.

Management

Thomas Panek President & CEO
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Susan Ludwig Controller
Jennifer Schell Podoll Chief Development Officer

Kathryn Zubrycki Vice President of Training Programs
Jane Russenberger Senior Director of Genetics and Breeding

Janine Petroro Director of Human Resources

Development

Gail Resnikoff Director of Planned Giving
Kimberly Benson Director of Special Gifts
Kimberly Haywood Senior Director, Development

Training, Admissions & Student Services

James Gardner Director of Home Training
Ellin Purcell Director of Specialized Training
Gerald Brenninkmeyer Director of Canine Program Development

Becky Barnes Manager of Consumer Outreach & Graduate Support
Marianne Coiro, R.N., Lead Nurse Student Health Services
Ben Cawley Director of Admissions

Nick Lehrer Residential Services Manager

Veterinary Services

Dr. Beth Brenninkmeyer, DVM Chief Veterinary Officer
Dr. Shannon Matthies, DVM Staff Veterinarian
Valerie Quick Training School Kennel Manager

Dr. Rachel Albert, DVM STAFF VETERINARIAN
Dr. Marla Nance, DVM STAFF VETERINARIAN

Guiding Eyes Canine Development Center

Maria Lazzaro Director of Operations Canine Development Center Campus
Kerry Lemerise Puppy Program Manager
Jennifer White Whelping Kennel Manager

G-Lee Bridges Early Socialization Manager
Ellen Mitchell Volunteer Services Manager

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