Board of Directors
We are always looking to expand our board with fresh new ideas and members.
If you are interested in joining our team, please email info@washingtonanimalcontrolassociation.org
Current Officers 2025
President
Currently Open
pending
Treasurer
Tim Anderson
Regional Animal Services of King County
I have been with Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) since 2011, and have worked as a front line supervisor, Acting Manager, Lead Animal Control Sergeant and in my current role as Captain, where I have the opportunity to lead our amazing team of animal control officers and animal care staff. I began my animal control career as an ACO for Kitsap Humane Society before moving on to Pierce County Animal Control in 2006 until 2011. I’m excited to be back on the WACA board working with a great group of fellow board members. I look forward to supporting the animal care and control professionals throughout Washington!
Secretary
Margaret Cooper
Lake Stevens Police Department
Margaret Cooper has spent many years involved in animal welfare. She volunteered at the Woodland Park Zoo with the ponies when she was 14 and also helped at her local veterinary clinic. She has worked as a receptionist/assistant at both a low-cost veterinary clinic and a 24-hour emergency clinic. She spent several years working as a licensed claim producer/adjuster for Healthy Paws Pet Insurance prior to beginning her career in Law Enforcement. She currently works as a Community Service Officer for Lake Stevens Police Department where she handles all things parking and barking! Margaret previously served on the WACA board as secretary, and is excited to rejoin the WACA board this year! She currently lives in Monroe with her 13-year-old daughter and her 11-year-old Malamute/Mastiff mix named Falkor.
Vice President
Kristi Boucher
I started my career as an Animal Control Officer for the City of Bothell in May 2017 and graduated from the ACO Academy at CJTC in March 2018 and been serving on the WACA Board of Directors ever since. I have held positions as Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice President. I have been working with animals since 1999 in various management positions at Petco, Pet Pros, Himalayan Corporation and Northpointe Animal Hospital. My Leadership style is a team approach, utilizing delegation and supporting people in their growth. I am passionate about animals and enjoy being their voice. I love educating people, whether instructing at CJTC, mentoring a new ACO at a local city, or educating the general public on animal welfare. I currently own 4 cats, 2 dogs, and a large koi pond. I enjoy fostering kittens for the Everett Animal Shelter when I am not working.
Vice President
Samantha Moore
Regional Animal Services of King County
I began my career in 2009 by volunteering in Myrtle Beach, SC with several bird and horse rescue groups. In 2016, I joined Dorchester County, SC Animal Control as an officer and eventually become their Senior Animal Control Officer. While working with Dorchester County not only did I continue my work in animal welfare, but I also gained five years of experience in disaster planning and sheltering. In 2021, I decided to move across the country, and I joined King County, WA as an Animal Control Officer. I believe in being a voice for the voiceless, providing new opportunities for fellow officers and continuing my education, not only as an officer but as a leader. While I do miss catching alligators, I am loving the beautiful views of Washington.
I am beyond excited to join the WACA Board and help in any way I can.
Additional Board Members 2025
Chris Miller
Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service
I am excited to represent eastern Washington on the WACA board! My primary goal is to Improve public safety and animal welfare through education and outreach. I started my journey in the animal control field in 2013. I have served as an Animal Control Dispatcher, Animal Control Officer, and currently as a Field Operations Manager. From 2013-2017 I worked for Wenatchee Valley Humane Society, serving Chelan and Douglas County. From 2017-2021 I worked for Regional Animal Services of King County. In 2023 I began working for Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service. In 2015 I graduated from the WACA – ACO academy. In 2019 I graduated from the National Animal Control and Humane Officer Academy. I am grateful for the opportunity to assist other ACO’s in our state with their professional development.
Lexi Stanley
Retired ACO
I am a born and raised Washington resident. I graduated from Saint Martin’s University with a BA in Criminology/Criminal Justice. 2021 is when I graduated from the Animal Control Academy and my animal control career began. That is where my passion for animals shined. This is my first year serving in the WACA board. I currently work in Code Enforcement and am the Vector Coordinator for my current county. I believe in speaking up for those who cannot and providing education to others. There is so much to learn with animal laws as it’s starting to evolve. I love the direction legislation is going when it comes to animal cruelty. There is still a lot of work that needs to be done but I am optimistic we will get there.
Paul Batchelder
Clark County Animal Control
In 2010 I started my career as a livestock nutrition specialist for a local feed mill, specializing in livestock care and farm management systems. In 2014, while still working in the livestock industry I joined North Country EMS as a volunteer EMT serving Northern Clark County, SE Cowlitz, and Skamania County. During my time serving as an EMT, I received extensive technical rescue training while working with the Mt. Saint Helens Volcano Rescue Team and Life Flight.
In 2019 I received my certification as a Wildlife Control Operator for WDFW, specializing in public education, nuisance wildlife abatement, and predator control. In July of 2022 I was hired as an ACO for Clark County Animal Protection and Control, I successfully completed ACO Officer I and ACO Officer II training through NACA. In March 2023 I graduated from the WACA ACO Academy in Burien WA. I was promoted to lead officer in August of 2023.
While working as an ACO, I have earned the nickname “NETS” for my ability to safely capture animals in difficult situations.
I have a strong passion for protecting animals and cultivating relationships within the community.
Sierra Teas
Joint Animal Services
I moved to Washington in March 2023 to take on the role of Field Supervisor at Joint Animal Services, and since then, the shelter has felt like home. I bring over 10 years of experience in animal welfare, including both volunteer work and professional roles, primarily in my home state of Texas. My career began in 2015 as an Adoption Counselor with the Humane Society of North Texas, where I later transitioned to the Humane Investigations unit. In 2017, I moved to Austin to help launch the Neighborhood Level Program and worked as an Animal Protection and Field Training Officer, focusing on animal neglect. In 2021, I became a subpermittee wildlife rehabilitator with North Texas Wildlife Rescue, where I cared for orphaned animals until they were ready to return to the wild. While animal advocacy remains central to my work, I’ve developed a real passion for mentoring new Animal Control Officers, encouraging continued education, and passing along the knowledge that will help ensure the future of our work. I’m excited for the opportunity to join the WACA board, where I can contribute my experience to supporting Washington’s animal welfare professionals and advocating for the well-being of both animals and the communities they serve.
How to Become a Board Member
Each fall we are looking to expand our board and gain new team members. The board has about 6 meetings per year, some of which can be by conference call. There are two events that the WACA Board works hard on each year, the Spring Animal Control Officer Academy at CJTC, as well as the Pacific Northwest Animal Care & Control Conference in the Fall. These are activities that you as a member, are needed to participate in and help plan. It takes a team to pull these kinds of events off. As a reward, each Fall, there is an annual working retreat in some fun location. Different positions are available from Conference Coordinator, Academy Director, Membership Committee Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Social Media, Newsletter and much more. The board is a great way to network, add something to your resume, have fun and help a great group achieve big accomplishments as a team effort.
Interested in joining the Board of Directors?
If you are interested in being a board member and would like to represent your Agency as well, please complete and submit the following documents to info@washingtonanimalcontrolassociation.org
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Please contact info@washingtonanimalcontrolassociation.org for additional information on WACA Board Nominations.