Board of Directors

Ric Drake, Chairman

2022
Retired Marketing Executive/Partner, Q7 Group
Colorado Springs, CO
NMDR Shelter Volunteer, 2022

Lawrence B Harris III (Larry), Vice-Chairman

2021
Retired Heavy Diesel Operator
Colorado Springs, CO
NMDR Shelter Volunteer and Special Needs Foster, 2012

Bryan Canaan, Board Treasurer

2022
The Aerospace Corporation, Project Engineer
Monument, CO
NMDR Volunteer and Rescue Team 2008

Karen Lavee-Myers, Secretary

2022
Retired Software Engineer, Verizon
U.S. Army veteran
Colorado Springs, CO
NMDR Shelter Volunteer, 2011

Tammy Robel, Member

2022
USAF Retired; USAA Manager, Claims Operations
Colorado Springs, Colo.
NMDR Shelter Volunteer and Photographer, 2014

Staff Leadership

Theresa Strader

2007
Executive Director 
Founder
Colorado Springs, CO 

Elizabeth Kirwin

2021
Chief Operating Officer 
Peyton, CO

Kim Lehmann

2007
Director of Operations
Colorado Springs, CO