Meet Our Team
Discover the talented individuals behind the Hanson Family Foundation of South Dakota working to help keep pets and people together. With a focus on transparency & community impact, our staff is working collaboratively with regional partners. They are committed to program work through the Animal Resource Center (ARC), Shepherd's Stable & Pet Wellness Veterinary Hospitals.
Compassionate. Inclusive. Committed. Resourceful. Trustworthy. Talented. Adaptable. Understanding. Transparent. Dedicated.
Brad Hanson
Chief Executive Officer
Betsy Hanson
Director of Equine Center &
Sanctuary, Shepherd's Stable
Rhonda Weidenbach
Program Specialist
Animal Resource Center (ARC)
Dr Ann McLeod
Director of Veterinary Medicine
Main Hospital
Dr Al Harrist
Chief of Staff
PetSmart-PWVH
Dr Jessa Keleher
Associate Veterinarian
Main Hospital
Amanda Pierson
CVT & Lead Veterinary Technician
PetSmart-PWVH
Nick Whisler
Veterinary Technician
PetSmart-PWVH
Mikiah Olson
Veterinary Technician​
Main Hospital
Brad Cook
Lead Client Services Representative
PetSmart-PWVH
Star McNeil
Client Services Representative/Vet Asst
PetSmart-PWVH
McKenna Felty
Client Services Representative/Vet Asst
Main Hospital