Board of Director Biographies

Jenny Hatten - Involved in dog rescue & adoption since 1997, Lifeline's Founder and President has four adopted Italian Greyhounds, and is the primary foster home for Lifeline IGs recovering from orthopedic surgery. She enjoys training and conditioning her dogs, competing in canine performance events, and is a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator for the American Kennel Club. Jenny lives in the unincorporated village of Arkansaw, WI, and can be reached via email at jenny@ItalianGreyhoundRescue.org.

Lisa Wehrman - Lisa has volunteered with Lifeline since 2004, performing home visits, respite fostering, transporting dogs and working events, and now serves as both Vice President and Intake & Foster Care Coordinator. She has two Italian Greyhounds, Booker and Zoe, who she trains and competes with in rally, agility and amateur racing. Lisa is also a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator for the American Kennel Club.She lives in Burnsville, MN, and can be reached at wehr0012@yahoo.com.

Barb Steinlage - A firm believer that there's a role for an IG in anyone's lifestyle that's willing to accommodate them, Barb has been involved with IG rescue since 1999. Lifeline's Post-Adoption Coordinator, her main focus is with assisting with potential adoptions, but she has also helped with fundraising. Barb lives in Minneapolis, and competes in both performance and conformation events with her three Italian Greyhounds. Barb's contact email is BravoIGs@yahoo.com.

Jenny Hatten and 3 of her IGs

Lifeline Board of Directors:

• Jenny Hatten - President

• Lisa Wehrman - Vice President    Intake & Foster Care Coordinator

• Barb Steinlage - Secretary            Post-Adoption Coordinator

• Ava Athmann - Board Member  Adoption Coordinator

Coordinators:

• Crystal Pfisterer - Volunteer Coordinator

Lifeline Italian Greyhound Rescue, Inc., is a non-profit rescue, designated as a 501(c)3 charitable organization by the IRS, and based out of  the area encompassed by Minneapolis and western Wisconsin. We are comprised of five board members, two non-board coordinators and many volunteers throughout both MN and WI.