Our 2020 Board of Directors
Mary Louk- Board President
My name is Mark Louk and I joined the board of Animal Charity in 2014. I work for a local bank as a portfolio manager. Additionally, I serve on Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown's Board of Directors, previously served on Boardman's Relay for Life committee, and have previously chaired Bark for Life of Mahoning County. I am a proud mom to my 21-year-old daughter and four rescued fur-babies. I am passionate about helping animals in our valley have a better life.
Terry Louk
My name is Terry Louk. I joined the board at Animal Charity in 2014. We have 3 dogs and a 18 year old daughter. I am a Loan officer with Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corp. I am a graduate of Ursuline High School and Youngstown State. I currently service on the Warren Now committee and the board of Directors for Homes for Kids.
Joe Messuri- Board Secretary
My name is Joe Messuri and I joined the Board of Directors in 2019. In addition to my work at the Animal Charity of Ohio, I am also a trial attorney. I have my own practice with an office in Youngstown, Ohio where I focus on criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation. I have a Golden Retriever named Scarlett and a Tabby cat named Wendell, who are best friends. Scarlett and Wendell love to chase eachother around the house, and Scarlett likes to go on playgrounds and go down the slides when we go on walks! I graduated from Canfield High School in Canfield, Ohio, and went on to double major in Political Science and Sociology from The Ohio State University. I then got my Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law.
Jake Gebhart- Board Treasurer
My name is Jake Gebhart and I joined the Board of Directors in 2018. In addition to my work at the Animal Charity of Ohio, I also am a manager at Hill, Barth & King LLC. I have an English Bulldog named Thad and a Miniature Dachshund named Bailey. In my spare time I take Thad and Bailey for walks and chase them around the yard. Thad actually loves to go for car rides in our old Saturn Ion too! I graduated from Mohawk High School in New Castle, Pennsylvania and went on to double major in Accounting and Finance at Youngstown State University.
Chris Anderson
My name is Christopher Anderson and I joined the Board of Directors in 2019. In addition to my work at the Animal Charity Humane Society, I am the Digital Marketing Director at Sweeney Chevrolet, Buick GMC. I have two Pitbulls named Wilbur and Claire and we love to go on walks at Mill Creek Metro Parks. I graduated from Hubbard High School, in Hubbard Ohio, and went on to graduate with both my BSBA and MBA from Youngstown State University.
Paul Iden
My name is Paul Iden and I joined the Board of Directors in 2015. Prior to my work at the Animal Charity of Ohio I was the Communications Coordinator for Mahoning County Board of DD, and I also own my company, Mahoning Valley Photography. I have two Labrador retrievers that I rescued named Barney and Boone. I graduated from Kent State University and majored in Communications.
Shelly Marlowe
My name is Shelly Marlowe. I joined the Board of Directors for Animal Charity of Ohio in 2019. My husband and I have 2 daughters and are fostering (also foster failing) a sweet pup named Bubba from Animal Charity. I received my Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing and Administration from Youngstown State University in 2009 and am Co-President of the nonprofit organization Project MKC. I began volunteering as a dog walker for Animal Charity in the summer of 2019 and quickly fell in love with the work they do- along with the animals, of course. I visit the kennel several days a week to spend time with our dogs and show their incredible personalities through social media to help get them adopted. Your donations and time volunteered mean more to us and our animals than you know!
Timothy Patrick
My name is Timothy Patrick and I joined the Board of Directors for the Animal Charity of Ohio in 2016. I am a certified professional Dog Trainer and attended the world renowned Paceable Paws Academy. I am committed to teaching others how to improve communication and build stronger relationships with positive reinforcement training and encourage all to take the Shock Free Pledge. I am also a Certified Fear Free Professional and Dog Bite Safety Educator who teaches others how to provide the most effective humane care and interact safely with our animals. I am owned by my 2 black dogs Penny Lane and Apollo who enjoy swimming, disc, ball, trick dogging, and eating.
Sarah Chill
My name is Sarah Chill. I joined the Board of Directors for Animal Charity of Ohio in 2017. IN addition to my work at the Animal Charity of Ohio, I am the Director of Employment Services at Siffrin, where I help people with disabilities prepare for and find employment. I oversee job coaches that are spread between seven counties as well as an internship program at Aultman Hospital in Canton. I have two pit bulls that I rescued named Wilbut and Claire. We like to go on walks, play in the backyard, go for rides and nap in between our 1-year old stealing their water dishes! I graduated from Youngstown State Univeristy with a Bachelor’s Degree in Media communication, and a Master’s Degree in Inderdisciplinary communication. I am also will be graduating with my MBA from Youngstown State University in August of 2020.
My name is Mark Louk and I joined the board of Animal Charity in 2014. I work for a local bank as a portfolio manager. Additionally, I serve on Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown's Board of Directors, previously served on Boardman's Relay for Life committee, and have previously chaired Bark for Life of Mahoning County. I am a proud mom to my 21-year-old daughter and four rescued fur-babies. I am passionate about helping animals in our valley have a better life.
Terry Louk
My name is Terry Louk. I joined the board at Animal Charity in 2014. We have 3 dogs and a 18 year old daughter. I am a Loan officer with Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corp. I am a graduate of Ursuline High School and Youngstown State. I currently service on the Warren Now committee and the board of Directors for Homes for Kids.
Joe Messuri- Board Secretary
My name is Joe Messuri and I joined the Board of Directors in 2019. In addition to my work at the Animal Charity of Ohio, I am also a trial attorney. I have my own practice with an office in Youngstown, Ohio where I focus on criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation. I have a Golden Retriever named Scarlett and a Tabby cat named Wendell, who are best friends. Scarlett and Wendell love to chase eachother around the house, and Scarlett likes to go on playgrounds and go down the slides when we go on walks! I graduated from Canfield High School in Canfield, Ohio, and went on to double major in Political Science and Sociology from The Ohio State University. I then got my Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law.
Jake Gebhart- Board Treasurer
My name is Jake Gebhart and I joined the Board of Directors in 2018. In addition to my work at the Animal Charity of Ohio, I also am a manager at Hill, Barth & King LLC. I have an English Bulldog named Thad and a Miniature Dachshund named Bailey. In my spare time I take Thad and Bailey for walks and chase them around the yard. Thad actually loves to go for car rides in our old Saturn Ion too! I graduated from Mohawk High School in New Castle, Pennsylvania and went on to double major in Accounting and Finance at Youngstown State University.
Chris Anderson
My name is Christopher Anderson and I joined the Board of Directors in 2019. In addition to my work at the Animal Charity Humane Society, I am the Digital Marketing Director at Sweeney Chevrolet, Buick GMC. I have two Pitbulls named Wilbur and Claire and we love to go on walks at Mill Creek Metro Parks. I graduated from Hubbard High School, in Hubbard Ohio, and went on to graduate with both my BSBA and MBA from Youngstown State University.
Paul Iden
My name is Paul Iden and I joined the Board of Directors in 2015. Prior to my work at the Animal Charity of Ohio I was the Communications Coordinator for Mahoning County Board of DD, and I also own my company, Mahoning Valley Photography. I have two Labrador retrievers that I rescued named Barney and Boone. I graduated from Kent State University and majored in Communications.
Shelly Marlowe
My name is Shelly Marlowe. I joined the Board of Directors for Animal Charity of Ohio in 2019. My husband and I have 2 daughters and are fostering (also foster failing) a sweet pup named Bubba from Animal Charity. I received my Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing and Administration from Youngstown State University in 2009 and am Co-President of the nonprofit organization Project MKC. I began volunteering as a dog walker for Animal Charity in the summer of 2019 and quickly fell in love with the work they do- along with the animals, of course. I visit the kennel several days a week to spend time with our dogs and show their incredible personalities through social media to help get them adopted. Your donations and time volunteered mean more to us and our animals than you know!
Timothy Patrick
My name is Timothy Patrick and I joined the Board of Directors for the Animal Charity of Ohio in 2016. I am a certified professional Dog Trainer and attended the world renowned Paceable Paws Academy. I am committed to teaching others how to improve communication and build stronger relationships with positive reinforcement training and encourage all to take the Shock Free Pledge. I am also a Certified Fear Free Professional and Dog Bite Safety Educator who teaches others how to provide the most effective humane care and interact safely with our animals. I am owned by my 2 black dogs Penny Lane and Apollo who enjoy swimming, disc, ball, trick dogging, and eating.
Sarah Chill
My name is Sarah Chill. I joined the Board of Directors for Animal Charity of Ohio in 2017. IN addition to my work at the Animal Charity of Ohio, I am the Director of Employment Services at Siffrin, where I help people with disabilities prepare for and find employment. I oversee job coaches that are spread between seven counties as well as an internship program at Aultman Hospital in Canton. I have two pit bulls that I rescued named Wilbut and Claire. We like to go on walks, play in the backyard, go for rides and nap in between our 1-year old stealing their water dishes! I graduated from Youngstown State Univeristy with a Bachelor’s Degree in Media communication, and a Master’s Degree in Inderdisciplinary communication. I am also will be graduating with my MBA from Youngstown State University in August of 2020.
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