The Board
The Shade Tree is fortunate to have a dedicated and caring Board of Trustees and Endowment Directors. We offer our most sincere thanks for so generously sharing your time and talents.
2013 Board of Trustees
Elynne Greene-Chair
March 1995
Dilek Samil-1st Vice Chair
January 2012
Brandon Barkhuff-2nd Vice Chair
September 2012
Jill Langerman-Treasurer
July 2001
Rena McDonald-Secretary
July 2012
Brian Menzel
August 2007
Staci Columbo Alonso
May 2001
Kathleen J. England
May 2001
Nikki Etherington
September 2012
Kristen Hansen
July 1999
Rosalee Hedrick
August 2007
Earl W. Hodge
May 2001
Colleen McKenna
May 2008
Michele Volker
August 2011
Raquel Sanchez
October 2012
Travis Kelso
March 2013
Karly Urata-Friends of The Shade Tree Liason
August 2011
Diana Wilson-Trustee Emeritus
January 1993
Paula Francis-Trustee Emeritus
May 1993
Marlene E. Richter-Executive Director
February 2008
Endowment Board of Directors
Jill Langerman-Chair
Paula Francis-Secretary
Richard Holley-Treasurer
Diane Fearon-Director
Julie Quisenberry-Director
Marlene Richter-Executive Director
The Shade Tree Administrative Team
Marlene Richter-Executive Director
Cherelle Haylock-Human Resource Manager
Rebecca Puopolo-Shelter Operations Manager
Judith Bisci-Finance Manager
Brandi Lopez-Director of Lifeskills and Education
Desean Courtney-Director of Program Services
DeAndre Esteen-Director of Development




