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Staff Members
April
Clinic Manager
Erik Aten
Veterinary Assistant
Erik comes to Pets Alive with experience in the world of full-service veterinary medicine. He has honors certification as a veterinary assistant from the Animal Behavior College. Erik cares for two cats, Maggie and Winnie, and lives in Bloomington.
Dr. Megan Brunn
Veterinarian
Dr. Brunn was born and raised in southern IN and graduated from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. She worked in small animal general practice for 6 years before coming to Pets Alive and works in the spay/neuter clinic. She has 2 dogs, 1 house cat, 4 barn cars, and 3 horses. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, sewing, painting, riding horses, video games, soccer and helping her husband with his horse training/boarding business. Dr. Megan has already proven to be a skilled surgeon. Combined with her passion for animals and her personal mission to make a difference, Dr. Megan is making her mark in the world of spay/neuter.
Kari Fuller
Vet Assistant
David Dunn
Executive Director
David comes to Pets Alive with strategic vision and enthusiasm, before joining the Pets Alive team he worked as a director for a large self-publishing company. During his tenure there, he helped in job creation, interpersonal conflict resolution, budget management, and most importantly led a team of amazing individuals as they assisted thousands of authors on their publishing journeys. David came to Bloomington in 2002 to pursue a bachelor’s in linguistics. Twenty years later, still in Bloomington, he completed his master’s in writing from Lindenwood University. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, writing, and editing. You’ll often find him at Morgensterns here in Bloomington. Be sure to say, “Hello!” Now, as an honorary Bloomington resident, David hopes to expand the mission and vision of Pets Alive while maintaining true to its story, its roots.
Norma Hall
Administrative Assistant
Norma has recently joined the Pets Alive team after several years of working in the healthcare field. Upon retiring she was determined to find a rewarding and enjoyable way to spend her time. A part-time job here just fits the bill. When not working Norma enjoys time with her family and pets. She also spends time sewing, painting, antiquing, junking, and repurposing things.
Dr. Rebecca Simerly
Veterinarian
Mary Judson
Assistant to the Clinic Manager
Dr. Judy Owens
Veterinarian
Codi Glasscock
Administrative Assistant
Board Members
Donna Dayton
Director
Donna started volunteering at Pets Alive offsite events in the early days of the organization, has volunteered and participated in animal rescue workshops at Best Friends Animal Society and has also served on several nonprofit boards. Donna’s passion for rescue and special interest in senior animals led to the founding of Silver Linings Rescue. Donna and her husband currently are proud parents to 6 rescue dogs and 2 cats. She enjoys spending her free time with her grandchildren and attending anything IU sports related.
Kathy Fiederlein
Secretary
Kathy holds an undergraduate degree and a doctorate in accounting from Indiana University, Bloomington. She has fostered hundreds of dogs and cats, and driven thousands of miles on transports helping to relocate homeless animals. Kathy loves spending time with her three dogs, two cats, two grown children, and husband. She believes low-cost spay/neuter and wellness clinics are an essential element to solving pet overpopulation and providing every dog and cat a loving home.
Alex Goldsberry
Director
Alex earned his Master of Social Work from Indiana University Bloomington and has worked in the mental health field for five years. He currently works at Catalent Pharma Solutions. Alex spends his free time golfing/bowling, at the dog park with his dog, Beanie, or hanging out with friends and family. Alex also has a cat adopted from the Bloomington Animal Shelter, Midnight, (MD for short) who the vet says acts more like a dog than most dogs!
Shelley Herman
Vice Chair
Shelley is a practicing physician in Bloomington, who loves all things animal. In her spare time she enjoys reading, gardening, listening to classical music, and traveling around Bloomington on her yellow scooter. She shares this lifestyle with her husband, extended family, and two dogs, Pearl + BIG Sherm.
Karla Kamstra
Director
Karla is one of the co-founders of Pets Alive and is the founder of our spay/neuter clinic. Karla has been an integral part of changing the game for animals in our community for over 20 years. As an ordained interfaith minister, she is a spiritual mentor and teacher, and also co-founded Numa Soul. Karla and her husband, John, have rescued hundreds of cats and dogs throughout the years and currently enjoy the company of one senior dog (Marmalade) filled with gratitude and one senior cat (Guinness) filled with attitude.
Jennifer Turrentine
Chair
Jennifer Turrentine earned her Master of Science in Business Analytics at the Kelley School of Business and holds a B.S. in political science and criminal justice from the University of Central Missouri. She is on staff at Northeastern University. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys hiking, kayaking, and being outside with her wife and dogs.