Meet the Board

Officers

Kim Heise, President & Shelter Manager

Kim has worked in the animal welfare field for over 15 yrs. She started her career at the Brockton MSPCA's original site on Pearl Street. After a brief jaunt to New Zealand to work with horses and sheep, she returned to work at the Brockton facility and is the current manager of the Adoption Center. She is very excited to be able to continue her work helping the animals and people of this community.

Chuck Givonetti, Clerk & Business Partnership Coordinator

Process improvement and product implementation specialist. Chuck has more than 25 years experience developing business operations and leading teams that yield high quality and efficiency within the banking and mutual fund industries.

Board Members

Joyce McFadden, Assistant Shelter Manager

Joyce McFadden has 6 years experience in animal shelter operations. She has been the assistant manager of the MSPCA Metro South facility since 2006. She is very excited to be able to continue her work helping the animals and people of this community.

Jennifer Alvarez

Jennifer worked at the MSPCA Metro South for two and a half years as an Adoption Counselor and the Project Coordinator. She has experience in planning fund-raising events, volunteer management, and public relations.

Dr. Ron Buffman

Dr. Ron Buffman was born in Dorchester,MA and grew up there for the first 13yrs before moving to Milton, MA. Dr Buffman attended Boston Latin initially before then attending Milton High School. He then moved to Ames, Iowa where he spent 9 years obtaining a bachelor of Science in Animal Ecology. He then attended Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine graduating in 1985.

Jared Silvia

Jared is currently the Hospital Administrator at Lloyd Animal Medical Center. He has worked in the animal health field since 2006. Prior to entering the animal health world, he worked as a National Sales and Marketing manager for 3M Corporation and Rubbermaid.

David Beaulieu

David is currently the Senior Art Director & Webmaster for the Banking Analytics division of Wolters Kluwer Financial Services. With over 13 years of experience in marketing, advertising, graphic and web design, David is excited for the opportunity to help the animals and people of this community.

Amy White

Amy White is a life-long resident of the South Shore and animal lover. Aside from being a Board Member, she has been an active volunteer for 4 years and also assists with the agility training for dogs. She adopted her own dog from the shelter and has been known to escort lost dogs safely to their homes.