Board of Directors
Rand Kokernot, President Rand moved to the North Fork Valley in 1994 and proceeded to build a straw-bale, passive solar house. His goal was to free himself from the bonds of a debt based life and the long tentacles of the utility companies. He failed at both. He has had a dog around since infancy and loves to recount the story of his boxer “Lancer” who upon noticing that Rand, as a toddler, had crawled out into the road, promptly trotted over, picked him up by his cotton diaper (thank god it wasn’t today’s disposable) and brought him back onto the lawn of his house. It was a Kodak Moment. Rand has been heard in moments of lucidity saying “he sometimes prefers being with dogs more than people.” He counters any criticism by saying that the animals of this planet have suffered greatly at the hands of man and that his job is to counterbalance and help correct this injustice to our loyal animal brothers and sisters. He sucks at meetings but is willing to make the effort though he thinks Robert’s Rules of Order are due to be replaced by something a little less mechanical.CAWS COMMITTEE: Animal Shelter Task Force, Chair-Pet Therapy Program
Lynn Wetherell, Vice President Lynn is a long-time resident of the North Fork Valley and very fortunate to have found livelihood by being a massage therapist in this wonderful community. She has been on the board of directors for the Blue Sage and joined the CAWS board in January 2011. She is owned by two wonderful chihuahua mix doggies, Bella and Shasta, as well as Big Mama the cat. Lynn also fosters dogs and sometimes cats for CAWS, “a very rewarding gig,” she adds, and she is a volunteer at Barkin’ Bargains, CAWS’ thrift store in Paonia. Lynn looks forward to “an exciting year ahead to help continue to make this organization thrive and shine.”CAWS COMMITTEE: Chair-Dog Team, Animal Shelter Task Force
Dave Anderson, Treasurer Dave brings an entrepeneurial spirit, marketing skills and a great love of animals to CAWS. He is currently the Advertising Sales Manager at HIGH COUNTRY NEWS in Paonia. Before moving to Colorado from Minnesota four years ago, he owned his own marketing company, Axxessa, Inc. During that time he also served on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota chapter of the American Bankers Association Marketing Network. He also volunteered for “Let There Be Light,” an organization that was instrumental in bringing a light rail transit system to the city of Minneapolis. David also volunteered his time to the Minneapolis Humane Society by walking and caring for dogs in his spare time.CAWS COMMITTEE: Animal Shelter Task Force

JoAnn Kalenak, Secretary JoAnn has been a CAWS board member since December 2007. She has been in the print business for more then 25 years. She currently manages the syndication and special marketing department for HIGH COUNTRY NEWS. JoAnn fosters dogs and lives in Hotchkiss with her husband, Bob, three dogs, one cat, and various farm critters. CAWS COMMITTEE: Chair-Animal Shelter Task Force; Dog Training Program, Volunteer Shelter Director
John Martindale, Director John has been affiliated with CAWS for nine years by fostering dogs, assisting with all events, fundraisers and setting up new foster homes.  Through osmosis (Mary, his wife was a founder & former board member) John has been involved one way or another with CAWS.  Their household has fostered over 75 dogs since the founding of CAWS.  John’s shoes will attest to that.  Two walks a day time’s number of dogs.John, a retired manager from a manufacturing company in Illinois, moved to Crawford with his wife and two dogs from Illinois in 2000.  They have three grown children and three young grandchildren split between Chicago and Buffalo.  Since his move he has worked part-time as a furniture salesman and ranch foreman.  Currently he is retired and involved in the local library community along with CAWS.John’s knowledge of CAWS’ is invaluable and his experience is an asset to the Board of Directors.CAWS COMMITTEE: Chair-Food Program
 

Kathy Reich, Director Kathy is a native to Delta County and is glad to be back with family and friends after retiring as a computer software trainer in 2009. Kathy first became aware of CAWS when she visited her aunt in Paonia and saw a copy of Rescue Magazine. She fell in love with the organization and knew she’d be a part of it one day.Soon after moving back to the area, Kathy began working as a volunteer at Barkin’ Bargains and as a cat foster.Kathy is well acquainted with the animal rescue business after having spent 12 years as a volunteer for SPCA in Raleigh, North Carolina. She looks forward to a long and fruitful relationship with CAWS and is happy to work in its behave as a board director.CAWS COMMITTE: DATABASE MANAGER

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