Our Staff
The Amazing Team
Jordan Hartleroad
Lead Keeper
- Graduated from IBC Vet Tech Institute in 2013.
- Formerly worked at Northeast Indiana Emergency and Specialty Hospital.
- Volunteered for 2 years at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary.
- Joined the BPAS team in 2016 as a Lead Keeper.
Kelsi Nicholson
Lead Keeper
- Volunteered and worked at Indianapolis Zoo.
- Attended University of Louisville, majored in Biology and Psychology.
- Has worked as a Veterinary Assistant, Lead Kennel Attendant, and Daycare Chaperone.
- Volunteered for a Wildlife Rehabber
- Was an Intern at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in 2014.
- Joined the BPAS team in 2017 as a Lead Keeper.
Kelsey Woosley
Lead Keeper
- Completing Bachelor of Science in Biology.
- Interned at Ft. Wayne Zoo.
- Volunteered at an Animal Rehabilitation facility in Ecuador.
- Was an Intern at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in 2014.
- After internship at BPAS became a volunteer.
- Joined the BPAS team in 2017 as a Lead Keeper.
Kimberly Roos
Lead Keeper
- Graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology.
- Seasonal Zoo Keeper and Education positions at Ft. Wayne Children’s Zoo and Columbian Park Zoo.
- Was an Intern at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in 2014.
- Worked at St. Joe Center Veterinary Hospital.
- Joined the BPAS team in 2019 as a Lead Keeper.
Letrecia “Trish” Nichols
Executive Director
James Greer
Maintenance Supervisor
