Meet Our Team

Melissa Gundlach

Executive Director,
Registered Veterinary Technician 2016-present

I love working at HSEC, and love my work family. I hold a bachelors degree in biology from Adrian College in Michigan, and an associates degree in veterinary technology.  I have worked in the animal field for my entire life in varying capacities including working with wildlife, domestic and exotic hoofstock, reptiles, cats and dogs.  I was a veterinary technician instructor at Stautzenberger College in Maumee, Ohio for three years.  

Member: 100 Women Who Care, North Coast Young Professionals, Ohio Veterinary Technician Association, Sandusky Rotary.

Deb Hargrove

Shelter Attendant 2013-present

I have been part of the HSEC team for 9 yrs. I've been married for 37 yrs. to Barry and have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. After retiring I decided I want my next career to be something I loved and not just a job. Animals have always been a part of my life growing up and our own family is no different. Daisy is our 11 yr. old chi weenie and is wearing her summer festive outfit from her 2012 collection!

Marissa Collingsworth

Shelter Attendant 1 2016-present

I have worked at HSEC for since 2016, I live in Sandusky with my husband, our four kids and our fur-kids Rocky, Tuxedo and Twix! Working with the cats each day is the highlight of my job! I love seeing all the families coming in to find their forever pets! It is a labor of love and I wouldn't change a thing! 

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Schyler Resor

Shelter Attendant 2020-present

I'm 23 years old and have worked at HSEC since November of 2020. These are my rescue babies. Achilles (left) is about 10 years old and we rescued him as a stray when he was one. Psyche (right) is about 4 or 5. We adopted her from a pound about 2 years ago. I am going to be working towards a degree in Marine Biology from BGSU. Working with animals has always been my dream, so being part of HSEC has been an amazing adventure! 

Cassandra Shuman

Shelter Attendant 2021-present

I started at HSEC in August of 2021. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and this job is hopefully my first stepping stone towards making animal care a full-time career as I'm looking towards going back to school. These are my 2 dogs, Shelby and Dakota they are huge cuddle bugs, and my driving force to what I do here every day. 

Kathy Keller

Shelter Attendant/Shift manager 2022-present

Hi. I am a huge an animal lover and advocate  I am a proud dog Mom of 3--Jake (lab), Quinn (3 legger) and Pippin (senior).

Kara Ring

Shelter Attendant 2022-present

My name is Kara and I've been an employee at HSEC since August 2022! I'm a mother of 2 children, 2 dogs, 1 cat, 2 rabbits, turtles, and a few chickens. Needless to say I love any and all animals! So having the opportunity to be a part of this awesome organization and helping shelter pets find forever homes means so much to me! I love this job and being apart of such a great team! I hope to be here for many years!

Hali Hagemeyer

Shelter attendant 2023- present

I graduated from BGSU with a bachelors degree in Biology with a minor in Nonprofit Administration. I have loved animals for as long as I can remember and I have always known that I wanted to work with them, whether that be with wildlife or domestic pets. These are my three cats Junimo, Chester, and Penny! I am new to the HSEC family and have loved every second of learning from and interacting with the amazing staff and animals here!