Pajaro Valley Shelter Services seeks dedicated Board Members. Interested? Please contact the Executive Director below.

Board of Directors

Chase Renois - President
Strawberry Business Manager
Driscoll's

Ken Schipper - Vice-President
Operations Team Leader
Graniterock

Dick Frodsham - Secretary
Investment Consultant

Rev. Mary Lou McKenney- Treasurer
Episcopal Priest

Artemisa P. Cortez
Principal
Renaissance High School

Larry Favor
Builder

Amy Martin
Corporate Legal Manager
Driscoll's

Laura Owen
Branch Manager
Bay Federal Credit Union

Chris Wolfe
Corporate Equipment Operations Manager
Granite Construction Company

Suzie Yost
Retired
Granite Construction Company

ADVISORY BOARD

Jane Barr
Housing Program Manager
Monterey County Redevelopment and Housing Office

William Barton
Retired
Granite Construction

Jim Booth
Owner
Jim Booth Swimming School

Diane Cooley
Community Member

Sr. Susan Olson
Co-foundress and former Executive Director
Pajaro Valley Shelter Services

Jay Petersen
Attorney

Edda Tusinac
Director
Finkelman Family Fund

Kirt Vojvoda
Captain
Watsonville Fire Department

Staff Members

Kimberly Ferm
Executive Director
Contact Kimberly

Carmen Balandran
Shelter Manager
Contact Carmen

Suzy Hunt
Development Director
Contact Suzy

Annette Melendrez
Program Manager
Contact Annette
Listen to Annette

Laura Solis
Office Manager and HMIS Data Manager
Contact Laura
Listen to Laura

Adriana Sosa
Property Manager and Case Manager
Contact Adriana

Be a Board Member at PV Shelter

Such little time can go a long way in helping a great cause. Being a volunteer Board member is a great way to give back to your community and share your skills and knowledge! For more insights on Board membership, check out the Board Member F.A.Q

If you find yourself interested, please let us know! You can contact us by calling 831-728-5649 and asking for the Executive Director, or send an email to contact@pvshelter.org