WHO WE ARE
About us
Friends of Marshall Animals (FOMA) was formed in 2012 as a response to the growing awareness of problems at the old Marshall Animal Shelter. We became a federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in June, 2018. After incorporating, FOMA raised half of the money needed to build the new Marshall Pet Adoption Center – which opened in the summer of 2021. Today, our board members, along with many volunteers and supporters, are working to maintain Harrison County as a Best Friends certified no-kill community. This status was first achieved in 2023, when 93% of the animals taken in had a positive outcome.
Our Board Members
Ed Smith
President
Jana Hernandez
Vice President & Foster Coordinator
Summer Clark
Transport Specialist
Linda Harber
Secretary
Judy Cargill
Board Member
Leta Kay
Board Member
Annette Ponder
Board Member
Amanda Smith (Mandy)
Treasurer
Evelyn Avelar
Board Member
Paul Turner
Board Member
Leigh Howell
Board Member
Amy Franks
Special Events Coordinator
Lori Aksamit
Volunteer Coordinator
Justin Serna - MPAC Director
Ex Officio Board Member
Volunteer Leadership
Skylar Clark
Transport Coordinator
Tara Love
Social Media Strategist
Jennifer Kridakorn & Kelli Smith
Cat TNR Team
Luis Rodriguez
Chief K9 Specialist
Leanne Pool
K9 Specialist
Lindsey Beggs
Assistant Foster Coordinator
In addition to the board members listed above, we rely heavily on the amazing fosters and volunteers who play a huge role in the success of our organization. Some of whom are pictured below…
