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Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County Welcomes New Executive Director
(Lake Panasoffkee, FL 09/17/2018)

The Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County is pleased to announce that it has hired Joseph Sprague, Jr. as its new Executive Director. Mr. Sprague brings over 30 years of experience in the field of Animal Welfare including serving as Executive Director at several humane societies and shelters across the country. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Management from SUNY of Albany and studied Non-Profit Management at the College of St. Joseph in Vermont.

As Executive Director Mr. Sprague is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the animal shelter and will work closely with the Board of Directors in developing a new business plan designed to support the HS/SPCA mission and programs. The daily activities of animal care at the shelter's five-acre campus are, of course, always the first priority. With the continuous growth throughout Sumter County, a critical part of Mr. Sprague's responsibilities will be in the planning of the animal shelter's future with necessary expansion and improvements to best serve Sumter's animals and residents. "We are very pleased to be able to bring someone of Joe's experience and talents to our organization. We look forward to a new era of growth and service to our community with Joe's leadership" said Celine Petrie, Chairman of the Board.

The Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County is a 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill shelter helping animals in need throughout Sumter County, Florida. Donations directly help to cover the cost of saving, treating, and caring for neglected, abused and abandoned animals. Learn more about the HS/SPCA at hsspca.org, 352-793-9117, on Facebook or at the shelter located at 994 CR 529A, in Lake Panasoffkee, Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm and Sat. 8am-4pm. Visitors are always welcome!
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