Valerie Snyder

Valerie is our newest board member and is a lifelong resident of Northern Michigan. She grew up and attended school in Charlevoix and returned to Charlevoix after law school to start her career. She loves boating. Both sailing and powerboating. She also enjoys traveling, the beach, reading and walking. Valerie has been married for 20 years to her husband Mark. They have two sons in college and their pet’s name is Champ who is an Australian Shepherd. Valerie’s first experience with the Humane Society was when she was 12 years old. Her dad had finally given her permission to adopt a kitten, but she didn’t have the heart to break up a brother and sister set of tiger kittens. She ended up bringing both kittens home and they lived their lives as Ozzie and Harriet. Much later, as a Charlevoix County Commissioner, she served as the liaison to the Charlevoix Area Humane Society. Valerie has served in many volunteer positions over the past 25+ years and understands that many nonprofit boards are “working” boards. She has helped organize many events for nonprofits and assisted with legal issues. She loves pets and feels connected to the mission of the Charlevoix Area Humane Society.