Guided by people who believe in this mission.
Our Board of Directors brings together expertise in finance, law, veterinary medicine, human resources, technology, and animal welfare. They are longtime supporters of SAS who volunteer their time and professional knowledge to help ensure the shelter's long-term health, impact, and integrity.
Officers
Tom Poppey
President
Tom has a long history with SAS, including a previous term as Board President. He is the Head of Global Securities Lending at Brown Brothers Harriman and serves on the SAS Finance and Audit Committee. Tom and his wife live in Scituate with their multiple rescued pets, including several SAS alums.
Romalda 'Roe' Blanchard
Vice President
A longtime SAS volunteer, Roe focuses on community leadership. She has held roles at Bates College and Carney, Sandoe & Associates, along with many other volunteer leadership positions. A certified personal trainer, Roe lives in Norwell with her husband Peter and their SAS alum, Zara.
Karen McKenna
Clerk
Deeply involved across SAS, Karen is an Estate and Gift Tax Planning Attorney and Partner at Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers PC. She earned her law degree from Duke University and resides in Scituate with her husband and their beloved rescue pets.
Rick Towle
Treasurer
With over 41 years at BNY Mellon’s Private Wealth division, Rick brings immense expertise to the SAS Finance and Audit Committee. He also holds nonprofit leadership roles with the Cohasset Central Cemetery and the Cohasset Library Trust.
Directors
Ross Brightman
Ross is a Managing Director at Wellington Management, specializing in strategic initiatives, technology solutions, and budget management. With over 25 years in data strategy and governance, he holds an MBA and a B.S. degree.
Amanda Crowley
Amanda is active in SAS fundraising, having co-chaired the 2023 Putt for Pets Golf Classic. She serves on the Finance & Audit Committee and brings a 25-year financial services background alongside her work in real estate. She lives on the South Shore with her family, a rescue dog, and a very mean rescue kitty.
Jay DeYoung
Jay is a Principal at Fish & Richardson PC in Boston, focusing on IP for academic institutions, hospitals, and biotech. A lifelong animal lover, she joined the Board in 2021 and currently lives with six cats, three of whom are over age 15.
Janice Forgays
Janice serves as Of Counsel at a private wealth management firm with 40+ years in the financial community. She has held leadership roles with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and South Shore Art Center. She lives in Hingham with her husband Bill and their Portuguese Water Dog, Cru.
Colleen Kennedy-Muzio
Joining the Board in 2025, Colleen is the founder and owner of A Pet’s Life South Shore, a business she has grown over many years. She lives in Hingham with her husband Frank, their three daughters, and two dogs.
Carla Poulson
A Chief People Officer and Executive Coach, Carla specializes in HR strategy, leadership development, and organizational design. She lives with Corduroy the Labradoodle, Finnegan the Shih Tzu, and Magnolia, a cat who is a SAS alum.
Nicholas Warendorf, DVM
A local veterinarian with 30+ years of experience, Dr. Warendorf is the Managing Veterinarian at Old Derby Animal Hospital. He has served with the MVMA, was the Medical Director at Quincy Animal Shelter, and teaches at Tufts Cummings School. He lives in Cohasset with his wife Kiersten and their Doodle, Kensington.
Stacey Weaver
Stacey began volunteering at SAS in 2000 after retiring from investment. She helped lead the capital campaign for the current facility and serves on the Finance & Audit and Development & Fundraising Committees. Her goal is financial sustainability so every animal can be warm, well-fed, and cherished.