Humane Society Announces Leadership Changes

The Humane Society of Kent County Maryland would like to announce changes in leadership for its next phase of development and growth.

The responsibilities of Executive Director, a position presently held by Jane Welsh, will be divided. Jane will assume a new position, Executive Vice President, focused on strategic planning for a new or improved shelter facility; fundraising, including grants, events, and campaigns; community outreach; and advocacy for laws to improve the treatment of animals. Jay Alexander, new to the Shelter, will assume the position of Executive Director for Operations, including supervision of Shelter and Animal Control personnel and maintenance of HSKC facilities. Both positions will report to the Board of Directors.

Jane Welsh began as a volunteer at the Shelter in 2009 and was President of the Board from 2012 to 2014, when she took the position of Executive Director. Prior to that position she was Business Manager for Kent Youth, Inc. and has a background in accounting.

Jay Alexander has recently returned to Chestertown from New York City. Jay has extensive managerial experience and worked as a Senior Manager for the Virginia Division of Risk Management. He has also been a member of the Board of Directors for the United Way of Kent County and a member of the Advisory Board for Main Street Historic Chestertown.

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Humane Society of Kent County