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
President
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 and in my current role as the Lead Animal Control Sergeant 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!
Treasurer
Kristi Boucher
Bothell Police Department
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. I have been working with animals since 1999 in various management positions at Petco, Pet Pros, Himalayan Corporation and Northpointe Animal Hospital. I am passionate about animals and enjoy being their voice. I love educating people; most people who know me would say I am a social butterfly. I consider myself a cat person. I currently own 4 cats, 2 dogs, and a pond. Only 3 of my fur babies are “foster fails” ….. (or what I like to call “foster wins”)!
Secretary
Dominique Shepherd
Regional Animal Services of King County
I began my career in animal welfare in Oklahoma City as an Animal Welfare Officer II at OKC Animal Welfare in 2021. I worked there for about a year and then decided to move back to Washington State. I was hired on to work as an Animal Control Officer with Regional Animal Services of King County in 2022. I was recently promoted to Animal Control Corporal in February 2024 with RASKC and joined WACA as secretary in 2024 as well. I am so excited to continue to grow in my work in animal welfare, public education, and fostering a positive outlook on the image of animal control officers and all the amazing and hard work we do. I particularly have a love for livestock animal welfare and graduated with my Bachelor’s in Animal Science and Management from Washington State University- GO COUGS!
Vice President
Rebecca Smokoska
I began my career in Animal Welfare in 2016, and have served as an Animal Care Specialist at The NOAH Center, an Animal Care Technician at RASKC and as an Animal Control Officer for Snohomish County Animal Services. I am currently a deploying member with the Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART) and am pursuing a Master’s degree in Veterinary Forensics through the University of Florida. I am passionate about training and interagency collaboration and I can’t wait to help our wonderful profession grow and develop!
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
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.
Tiarie West
Snohomish County Animal Control
Hello! I have been with Snohomish County Animal Services as an Animal Control Officer since January 2022. Before my time here, I worked as a Veterinary Assistant for two different clinics. I also worked at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington as an Animal Care Technician for a few years and as a member of the behavior team where I helped teach inmates at a corrections facility how to train dogs. I have around 7 years professional experience within the animal welfare industry. Personally, I have been around livestock since I was 3. I currently own a horse, a donkey, a Border Collie, a Russian tortoise, and 4 chickens. I grew up with the “crazy horse girl” label, which I wouldn’t change. I love to push myself to learn more each day, and I look forward to working with different agencies to achieve a common goal.
Lexi Stanley
More to come……….
This could be you
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.