The Humane Society of Kent County announced that it recently appointed two new members to its Board of Directors–Helen Sharp and Lansing Williams. Both of the new directors will help leverage support for the nonprofit’s mission and work to bring a brighter future to the animals of Kent County, Maryland.
Helen Sharp, a Marketing Coordinator & Salesforce Administrator at Dixon Valve & Coupling, has over ten years of experience in database management and fundraising. Helen lives in Chestertown with her husband, daughter and three rescued cats. Regarding her membership on the HSKC Board, Helen states, “Sometimes, it is simply being a loving partner and parent, a compassionate pet owner, a good friend, an encouraging colleague, or a mentor to an aspiring youth. Other times, it is helping others to see the rewards of giving; the importance of honor in all that you do; the benefits of being a good steward of the earth; and the richness in finding your passion and purpose in life. But no matter how big or small, it is the act of kindness and enhancing the lives and living world around us that truly make a difference.”
Lansing Williams, an Assistant Professor of Business Management at Washington College, brings a background of teaching, public accounting, government contracting and consulting to his new role with HSKC. After a career spanning 35 years in the corporate world, Lansing now teaches accounting and maintains an active role in the Kent County community, serving on nonprofit boards, staying active in his church and guiding student organizations on the WC campus. Lansing says, “It is important to give back to the community in which one lives. I believe in helping others, especially those who cannot help themselves—our four-footed friends.” Lansing and his wife, Sue Caswell, share their Chestertown home with three dogs and six cats, two-thirds of which were adopted from The Humane Society of Kent County.
“I am grateful to have the guidance of both Helen and Lansing on our board. Helen’s database and fundraising experience will help garner new support for HSKC. Lansing will bring his skills in accounting and business management to help us maintain excellent accounting practices,” said HSKC’s Executive Director, Jane Welsh. For information about The Humane Society of Kent County, visit kenthumane.org, call 410-778-3648 or find the organization on Facebook at facebook.com/kenthumane.
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