The HSoMC Board of Directors is an elected body of community members that governs the organization based on our by-laws. Each Director is elected by the membership to serve a three year term with a rotating elections schedule occurring annually in January.
Nikki Rayce, President: Nikki and her family have been volunteers and fosters for the HSoMC since 2011. She joined the board in 2018.
Karen Brines, Vice-President, Building Committee Chair: Karen is a dedicated foster and volunteer, retired from City of Midland after 28 years, adoring owner of 4 dogs, 1 of which is a foster failure, 6 cats, 3 of which are foster failures, 1 horse, and 11 chickens. Joined board 2017.
Benjamin Dollard, Treasurer, Budget Committee chair: Benjamin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial for 28 years and is a resident of Midland. Benjamin also serves on the West Midland Family Center board and Kiwanis Foundation board. Benjamin and his wife, Kelly, have one dog and two cats. Joined board 2019.
Beth Scoles, Secretary: Beth is a project manager and has been employed by Dow for 18 years. She also serves on the board of a local chapter of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and is an ASQ certified Six Sigma Black Belt. She and her husband, Dan, have four dogs. She is a foster failure that can’t help but fall in love with beagles. Joined the HSoMC board in 2019.
Christopher Bowman, Director: Chris Bowman has been an attorney in the Legal Department at Dow for the past 13 years. He and his wife, Shiela, live in Midland with their four boys, four dogs, cat and bearded dragon. Joined HSoMC board in 2021.
Tammy Sherman, Director: Tammy is an HR manager at Dow Chemical in Midland, Michigan and she chairs the HSoMC Human Resources committee. She has adopted and sponsored many pets, as well as rescued, fostered, and helped to get other pets adopted as well as volunteered at the HSoMC. Joined the board in 2022.
Diane Husted, Director: Diane retired from Information Technology. She is looking to assist HSoMC with technology and other needs. She and her wife Kim are owners of five rescue dogs (three from HSoMC), five cats, and 6 parakeets. Joined HSoMC board in 2023.
Jerry Burns, Director: Jerry is a Global Business IT Director with 23 years of service at Dow. He is a proud resident of Midland with his wife (Keri), teenage children (Liam, Zoe), and precocious boxer (Lucile “Lucy” Penelope). An avid sports fan, Jerry has volunteered as a coach for a broad range of area youth athletics while also donating his time in support of a variety of local philanthropic organizations. Joined the board in 2023.
Joyce Halstead, Director: Joyce joined the board this year after 14 years as a dedicated volunteer. She lives in Midland with her husband Roger, and one cat, Punkin. Joyce retired from the State of Michigan after 23 years of service.
Terri Collins, Director: Terri retired from Dow in 2010 after 31 years with numerous positions in Information Services and Facility Management, including computer systems development, project management and supervision. She joined HSoMC in 2010 and has been involved in many projects and activities, including grant writing. She served on the Board from 2012-2017 as director and treasurer. Participate on funds development and nominating committees. Terri and her husband, Rick, have one rescue dog Mocha.