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
Outreach Organizer

Annette Ponder
Board Member

Amanda Smith (Mandy)
Treasurer

Evelyn Avelar
Board Member

Paul Turner
Board Member

Leigh Howell
Board Member

Justin Serna - MPAC Director
Ex Officio Board Member
Staff & Volunteer Leaders

Skylar Clark
Program Director

Leanne Pool
Lead Volunteer

Amy Franks
Event Coordinator

Tara Love
Social Media Strategist

Jennifer Kridakorn & Kelli Smith
Cat TNR Team

Lori Aksamit
Volunteer Liason

Luis Rodriguez
Chief Lead Volunteer