Beth Zimmerman
Founder, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Beth is the inspiration behind Pets for Patriots. Growing up, her family home was never without a shelter dog. Seeing so many animals without the loving embrace of a family had a profound impact on her. She vowed that one day she would find a way to save them all.
Beth Zimmerman
Founder, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Beth is the inspiration behind Pets for Patriots and in her leadership capacity is responsible for strategy, operations, development and day-to-day management of the organization. She founded the charity in 2009 when she felt called to address the urgent and complementary needs of shelter pets and veterans: companionship, acceptance without judgment and love.
TED WHITCOMB
DIRECTOR OF VETERAN OUTREACH
Ted is a Vietnam Marine Corps combat veteran. In 2011 he adopted a then three year-old Great Pyrenees mix named Bentley through our program, and soon after joined Pets for Patriots as a volunteer. Ted’s initial responsibilities included shelter and veterinary partner outreach, after which he transitioned to work directly with veteran applicants and adopters.
SUSAN ZEMANEK
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION + PROJECTS
Susan is a lifelong entrepreneur, pet lover and volunteer. In 2011, she joined Pets for Patriots as a volunteer, during which time she managed all in- and out-bound writing projects, program print orders, administration of our Veterans’ Pet Food Bank Program and other critical tasks.
