Diane Zook

President

By profession, Diane is a former banker and small business owner over a 25 year span. By passion, she was intimately involved with the operational and board management of a Midwest animal shelter for nine years serving as its Executive Director, Board Member and President.

In talking about her animals, Diane says, "My animals...sometimes silly, sometimes mischievous, sometimes insightful... always trusting...my life has been filled with the special love, loyalty, companionship, and life lessons that only animals can give."

Diane shares this special photo with her pets, Blue Boy the horse, Bootleg the cat, and Scoozi the dog.

Susan Bury

Vice President & Recording Secretary

“I’m sometimes asked, why help animals when so many human beings are in need? The people I’ve met in this work have families they love, and they’re active in schools, churches, kids’ clubs, helping other people. They have enough room in their hearts for the animals, too. I think the world could use more of these big-hearted people.”

Susan Bury and A.K (age 18). Susan was employed at the Humane Society of the U.S. in the late 1970s, where she launched a newsletter for animal shelters that since evolved into the HSUS magazine Animal Sheltering. While living in Washington DC, she was on the board of the Washington Humane Society and served as WHS board president from 1995 to 1998, when she moved to Red Lodge.

Patricia Espenscheid

Treasurer

"Being a board member for the BHA allows me the opportunity to pursue my passion of creating a better way of life for neglected and unwanted companion animals. I share my home with three "orphans of the world" who bring a sense of balance and unconditional love to my life. My work with BHA is a series of small steps rewarded each time a companion animal finds a "forever" home."

Judge Carol Anderson

Board Member

"The 'little girls' in our lives today are Daisy and Punkin. They are Bichon Frise, but Glenn and I have had many animals during the 52 years of our marriage, but always at least one dog. Most of our pets have been mixed breeds from shelters or found abandoned, these girls are exceptions. Daisy came from a puppy mill, at three months old her feet had never touched the ground! Punkin came from a breeder in the eastern part of our state. One of our favorite dogs, Tuffy, was shot and thrown on the old Red Lodge dump, our daughter Jean brought him home and with Dr. Beug's help we nursed him back to health.

We personally support causes dealing with any type of animal abuse or neglect. Since being appointed a City Judge in Carbon County I have seen first hand the need for strong animal ordinances, an animal control officer and a shelter. When I was asked to be a member of the Beartooth Humane Alliance Board of Directors I was so honored to be able to help this worthy cause."

Roxanne Haughey

Board Member

I did not grow up with animals, but have always had a soft spot in my heart for them. It was not until we adopted BHA's first rescued dog, Sage #001, that my soft spot became a full-blown love affair. Sage has brought a new level of love and fun into our lives that we were truly not expecting. One of my goals as a board member is to build awareness of the necessity to view and treat our pets as members of the family. We have a responsibility to care for our dogs and cats in the same way we care for our human family members. That means providing a safe environment with ample exercise, discipline (positive) and affection, not avoidance or abuse. More than anything, my hope is to completely do away with animal cruelty, and that must start with awareness.

I am so grateful the BHA is here to help puppies and kitties find their forever home, reunite lost pets with owners, and assist people who need help caring for their animals. Through the BHA we found the unconditional love of an unwanted Border Collie named Sage. Together with Blue Boy, our Amazon Parrot of 36 years, and horses Noché, Sky and Quincy, plus our human family members, we are truly blessed. Any time I can give to assist others in finding and cultivating that animal bond is time well spent.

Cara Kisthard

Board Member

Mayor Brian Roat

Board Member

Ernie Strum

Board Member

...with his beloved horse Lad 

Sarah Harris

Humane Education

& Outreach Director

Leah Therrell

Administrative Manager