Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors:

Ms. Barbara Greene

Barbara Greene brings over ten years of animal welfare management experience to Rescuegroups.org. Serving as the Executive Director of FOCAS (Friends of County Animal Shelters) in San Diego for seven of those years Barbara has worked with all issues involving animal rescue, adoptions, and animal program management. Prior to being the ED she was on the FOCAS Board; one of those years as president. In addition to FOCAS Barbara served on the Board of SNAP (Spay/Neuter Action Project) in San Diego and was involved with the humane education programs created by that organization. Barbara lives in the San Diego area with her FOCAS cat, Allie.

Ms. Myra Hall

Myra is a Certified Public Accountant employed as a tax manager with a local accounting firm. Myra and her husband Michael reside in Silver Spring, MD where the Oliver-Hall household/zoo currently includes three dogs, three cats and a bird (that barks).

Mr. Joshua Jeffries

Joshua is the founder of IHR Advisors, Inc. which focuses on a holistic solution to client needs in the areas of human resources, employee benefits and technology. He is currently an active board member for the Montgomery County Society for Human Resource Management and the Rotary of Potomac in addition to RescueGroups.org. Joshua is also a member of the Greater Washington Board of Trade (BOT) and The University Club DC where he sits on the Sports Committee. Josh currently resides in the Willows of Potomac community with his wife Golda, their wonderful rescue dog Cosmo and rescued cat Oreo.

Ms. Linda Junkins

Ms. Marilynn Katatsky

Marilynn has spent the past two decades as a Senior Vice President with a large investment bank, where she serves as advisor to individuals, corporations and non-profits. Prior to that, she was a senior scientist with the World Health Organization in Latin America. Having grown up on a farm, Marilynn developed a love of animals and has had a variety of horses, dogs and cats in her extended family. She resides in Annapolis with her rescued Doberman, Chief, who she found through an internet search.

Mr. Steve Miller

Steve is a technical lead/senior software engineer living in Glenn Dale, MD. Steve holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Maryland at College Park and is pursuing an MBA from University of Maryland University College. Steve is married and has 2 dogs (Merle and Shadow).

Mr. Richard Saffell

Richard is an IT manager living in Bowie, Maryland. Richard holds a number of advanced technology certifications. He is married and owned by two dogs (Amber and Rex).

Ms. Kristin Smith