Meet Our Staff

Tiani Schifano Animal Resources Director

LT. Karen Rogers - Animal Resources Officer Supervisor

Kristen Gordon Shelter Manager

Kristen Gordon began her employment with the Animal Resource Center in late 2019 as a shelter attendant. Through passion, hard-work, and dedication, she helped the ARC thrive and eventually became the new shelter manager, where she has continued to lead her team to success. Kristen coordinates rescue transports, spay neuter clinics, and off-site events on top of her management duties. She is a dog mom to four cattle dogs, Wrangler, Walker, Whiskey, and J.W., and 2 horses, Radar and Little Man. She started her animal care journey riding horses with her grandpa at the age of three and raising dogs with her father at five years old. She enjoys many outdoor hobbies and spends all her time with animals.

Lisa Mason     Shelter Attendant

Lisa Mason is a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who allowed her care to lead her to her new career with animal welfare. Her compassion is endless and she has helped many shy, fearful dogs and cats find the strength to trust people again. Lisa is a Chatham County local, and she and her husband have a small farm where they care for horses, chickens, and a sweet dog named Josey.

AJ Stupsky       Shelter Attendant

AJ Stupsky began his work with Chatham County as a volunteer for the Chatham County Historic Association, in which he dedicated his time and efforts for four and a half years. AJ has always had a passion for animals, which became more present after his family rescued their first dog when he was six years old. Their dog, Libra, was the runt of the litter and required bottle-feeding and around-the-clock care, and was estimated by their Veterinarian to only live to the age of four. Now 15, Libra is living a happy life with AJ's two other dogs, Coco and Carrie. AJ's passion only grew as he realized he could make a difference in the lives of people and pets, leading him to start his career with shelter animals. 

Justin Green       Shelter Attendant

Gracie Meyers       Shelter Attendant

Gracie Meyers began working as a CNA after graduating high school and did so for about a year and a half. Gracie decided to end that chapter and begin a new one by joining the Animal Resource Center. In Gracie's free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being in the outdoors, as well as playing with her 3 fur babies at home. Joining the Animal Resource Center has been a great experience for Gracie and she's looking forward to the fun journey ahead serving in the community. 

Symon Staruch       Shelter Attendant