Board of Directors

2026 information coming soon

Chair

Interested in this position? Contact board@hhsanimals.org.

2026 information coming soon

Vice Chair

Vacant

Treasurer

Janice MacRossin

Secretary

Janice MacRossin is a lifelong Texan and founder of the Helotes Humane Society. Inspired to help homeless animals in her community, she established the organization in 2008 after visiting a municipal shelter and witnessing the need firsthand.
A Registered Veterinary Technician, Janice spent 34 years working at Texas Biomed while raising her two children in Helotes. She served as Executive Director of the Helotes Humane Society for six years before stepping down to help care for her grandchildren.
Today, Janice continues her dedication to animal welfare as the organization’s Board Secretary and Marketing Coordinator. She shares her home with her spouse, five dogs, and one cat.

Janice Barth

Board Chair

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Janice lived and traveled throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic states until relocating to San Antonio, Texas in 1995. Recently retired from Citigroup after 45 years as a Senior Program Manager focused on client-facing process improvements, technology advancements, and regulatory compliance initiatives. Currently an active United States Tennis Association member/player who also enjoys all types of travel. Janice is the “proud parent” to Lexy, Finnegan, and Riley all rescues from the Helotes Humane Society

Holly Schoenfeldt

Board Member

Holly Schoenfeldt was born and raised in Helotes, Texas, where she continues to put down roots with her husband and two daughters. As Director of Marketing at U.S. Global Investors, she brings extensive experience in public relations, digital marketing, and grassroots outreach. Holly is excited to combine her professional expertise with her passion for community service to help the Helotes Humane Society grow and thrive. A lifelong animal lover, Holly spent her youth raising goats and rabbits through 4-H. Today, her furry family includes her dog, Waffles, and two barn cats, Shorty and Earl.

Sandy Weeks

Board Member

Sandy joined the HHS as a new board member in March 2026. Sandy is a lifelong animal lover and supporter of animal welfare and conservation. Sandy and her golden retriever, Pearl completed a Canine Good Citizen course in 2025 and began volunteering together at an elementary school, Marvelously Made. Sandy looks forward to making a positive impact to the Helotes Humane Society.

Melissa Pierce

Board Member

Melissa Pierce, a retired NISD teacher and long-time San Antonio resident, has been active in the Helotes community for two decades. When she isn’t enjoying the outdoors through camping and hiking, Melissa dedicates her time to service, having previously served on the boards for the Helotes Youth Rodeo Association and the O’Connor AFJROTC Cadet Support Team. A long-time project manager for Helotes 4-H, she continues to volunteer at the Gerlach Livestock Show when possible. These are organizations that both her children participated in for many years. She is an avid animal lover and kitten foster for the Helotes Humane Society. Melissa is the proud mother to two adult children and “grandma” to four rescue cats: Twix, Slinky, Juno, and Ross (an HHS “foster fail” success story).

Cathron Sterling

Board Member

Cathron (Cathy) Sterling has been a longstanding volunteer with Helotes Humane Society. Over the years, she has served in different capacities including assistant grant writer, special events volunteer, foster, and board member. She is an occupational therapist, and her love of animals and the nonprofit sector led to her receiving a master’s degree in public administration. Her dog Clyde is a Helotes Humane Society alumni, and he serves as HHS Ambassador in which he frequents community events to educate the public about the organization’s mission and vision. In her spare time, she loves traveling, going to concerts, and spending time outdoors.

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