OUR TEAM
Executive Director and Chief Lobbyist
Terry Humphrey
Terry has more than 40 years of experience as a lobbyist, public affairs specialist, and association executive director in Kansas. She brings invaluable experience, a deep understanding of the process, and access to decision-makers. Her determination to succeed has led to the passage--and sometimes the defeat--of multiple bills in order to improve animal health in Kansas.
Deputy Director
Reily Goyne
Reily oversees the organizational responsibilities, including finances, planning, reporting, and support for the Board of Directors. In addition, she manages policy initiatives and works with animal welfare advocates to drive policy and legislative change. She has a B.A. in Public Policy Studies from Vanderbilt University. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her two-year-old golden retriever Casey.
General Counsel
Sheila Martinsen
Sheila is a 1991 graduate of Notre Dame Law School and has practiced law in Kansas City for more than 25 years, both in private practice and as in-house counsel at Sprint. She serves as General Counsel, representing KPA on a variety of legislative issues impacting pet animals in Kansas. Sheila is passionate about elevating pet animal standards of care in Kansas and advocating for laws that protect pet animals. She lives in Overland Park with her husband and her two rescue dogs, Maggie and Sheldon.
Board of Directors
Terry Garberg
Retired
Bark to Basics LLC
Chuck Laue
CEO
Companion Protect
Jennifer Laue
Vice Chair
Stray Dog Capital
Tam Singer
CEO
Great Plains SPCA