It was a short retirement because Palma Young, who has been with AGA
for nearly 15 years and has held almost every position in the organization,
came back to serve as Vice President, Dog Operations and I will focus
only on the business side.  Speaking of business, I am happy to announce
two new board members: 

 

DAVE HOUSTON will be our Treasurer.  Our CPA Firm Helton/Schuetze CPA, LLC
and our fabulous bookkeeper Christine Siegenthaler will work with Dave directly.

Dave has worked for not-for-profits his entire career.  He spent over 20 years
with the national office of the American Cancer Society in Business Development
and Fundraising and building relationships among donor supporters.  His last job
with the ACS was at the National Director Level.  Dave then went to the
Alzheimer's Association where he was Vice President - Business Development
for the State of Georgia.  Dave and his wife Julie have given their time to 

Golden Rescues for many years.  In fact, Dave and Julie were literally AGA's
first foster family and have continued to foster for us to this very day
(currently fostering Robin).  It is an honor to have someone with Dave's 

experience, expertise and caliber on our board serving as Our Treasurer.

 

PHIL COOPER is a partner with one of Atlanta's largest law firms Nelson,
Mullins, Riley & Scarborough and joins the AGA Board in a new position
as Director of Legal Affairs.  At Nelson Mullins, he is a member of the
corporate and securities group, focusing his practice on mergers and acquisitions,
joint ventures, debt and equity finance, and general corporate counseling. 
At AGA, Phil's focus will be on our Corporate 501c3 status with the IRS to
ensure that we are always in compliance.  We also want to use our strength within
the State to change and adopt laws to benefit the lives of golden retrievers and
all dogs.  Phil and his wife Karen are adopters of rescue dogs - an AGA 

Rescue.  Yes, the first thing Palma had Phil do was sign his Volunteer Waiver!