Meet the New Pasadena Humane Society President, Nationally Recognized Animal Welfare Advocate Julie Bank

The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA announced Tuesday it has named Julie Bank as its new President and CEO, saying that Bank is a nationally recognized animal welfare advocate and leader. She follows in the footsteps of Steve McNall, who retired in July after leading the Society through a period unprecedented growth.

Bank has worked in animal welfare for nearly 30 years, the Pasadena Humane Society said in its announcement, performing a variety of leadership roles, each with its own unique challenges. She worked at large animal control organizations in New York, California, Arizona and, most recently, Oklahoma, where she served as Superintendent of Oklahoma City Animal Welfare.

Bank was selected by the Board of Directors after a nationwide, months-long search to identify a successor for retiring CEO, Steve McNall.

“We are honored to have someone with the pedigree and leadership acumen of Ms. Bank to lead us into the future,” said Carol Kirby, Pasadena Humane Society’s chairman of the board of directors. “Her unwavering commitment to putting animals first, even in the midst of challenging circumstances, was what resonated most with us.”

Bank, who has performed in a variety of leadership roles in animal welfare, each with its own unique challenges throughout her career, has worked closely with underserved communities, showing a mission-focused approach to leadership and a record of courageous decision-making.

“I’m very excited to join the team at PHS, a team dedicated to our partners and the community,” said Bank. “I look forward to building relationships and to strengthening the bond between pets and people by making our responsible pet ownership programs more accessible.”

The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is an open door, community-funded center, which provides all animals a place where they receive a safe haven, care and respect. The agency provides essential animal welfare and control services for the cities of Arcadia, Bradbury, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Monrovia, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre and South Pasadena.

For more information, visit http://pasadenahumane.org/about/leadership/.

 

The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is an open door, community-funded center, which provides all animals a place where they receive a safe haven, care and respect. The agency provides essential animal welfare and control services for the cities of Arcadia, Bradbury, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Monrovia, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre and South Pasadena.