NEW – Press Release: Forsyth Humane Society Board of Directors Announces the Retirement of Executive Director Sarah E. Williamson.
The Forsyth Humane Society (FHS) Board of Directors announces the retirement of Sarah E. Williamson, Executive Director, effective June 30, 2021. Sarah E. Williamson has served FHS for eight years. Under her leadership FHS completed a successful capital campaign and built a state-of the-art animal shelter. In 2018 FHS expanded to become a contracted partner of Forsyth County with responsibility for cat and dog care at the county shelter. FHS embraced the goal of increasing the save rate of shelter cats and dogs in Forsyth County from 36% in 2017 to 90% by 2023. As of the end of March, Ms. Williamson and her team have increased the save rate to 80%.
“We thank Sarah for her dedication to this mission and applaud her significant accomplishments on behalf of the animals and people of Forsyth County,” said Matt Gessner, FHS Board President.
“Eight years is 56 dog years, and I am proud of what this community and this staff and board team have accomplished together. It has been an honor to do this work. The agency is strong, and I look forward to cheering FHS on as it continues to save lives and accomplish great things,” said Sarah E. Williamson.
Mark Neff, Director of Operations and Human Resources, will step in as Interim Executive Director effective July 1, 2021.
The FHS Board of Directors has engaged Capability Company to conduct an executive search for Ms. Williamson’s replacement.
Mark Neff, Interim Executive Director & Director of Operations & Human Resources
(336) 546-1401
mneff@forsythhumane.org
Darla Kirkeeng, Director of Marketing & Development
(336) 546-1411
dkirkeeng@forsythhumane.org
Dr. Katie Fanning, DVM, Medical Director
(336) 955-1750
kfanning@forsythhumane.org
Roberts Bass, Chief Financial Officer
(336) 955-1750
rbass@forsythhumane.org
Jamie Bertman, University North Senior Manager
(336) 955-1750
jbertman@forsythhumane.org
Stephanie Davis, Country Club Senior Manager
(336) 721-1303
sdavis@forsythhumane.org
