Election Candidates 2025

Chris Bowman
Chris 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.

Dawn Wright 
Dawn is a Trust Officer & Financial Planner at Tri-Star Trust Bank, she has worked in the financial services industry for the last eight years, prior to that time she worked in the non-profit space. Dawn lives in Midland with her beloved English Bulldog, Charlie. She joined the HSoMC Grants Committee as a grant writer in December 2023.

Heather Smith 
Heather has over 15 years of experience in communications, marketing, and business strategy. She recently focused on her family and volunteered at Gateway Family & Urgent Care in Midland, enhancing her commitment to helping both humans and animals. Growing up on a pig farm, Heather has always been connected to animals. Her journey in animal welfare began when she adopted her first dog from HSOMC, and she even considered a career as a veterinarian while working at a clinic in Maryland. Throughout her life, she has nurtured countless animals, faced the challenges of farm life, and made difficult humane decisions. She lives in Midland with her husband, Mike, their three children, and six animals. In her personal time, she enjoys sewing, design, and writing, always seeking ways to support animal welfare and community engagement.

Patric Horner
Patrick has been involved in the adoption, rescue, and fostering of dogs for the past 15 years. He and his partner, Laura, have focused on rehabilitation of misunderstood dogs and senior dogs who deserve to be spoiled during their final adventures. In 2021, he adopted Juniper, a sweet blue pitty, from the Humane Society of Midland County. Patrick is a Director of Business Development at Dow, where he specializes in strategy implementation and building lasting relationships.