Meet the Team

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President

Taylor brings 10 years of unique animal experience to the board of Favorite Oasis. Taylor has a BS in animal science from the University of Findlay and is working towards her MPA with a certificate in management of non profit organizations from the University of Toledo. Taylor interned at Cleveland Armory’s Black Beauty Ranch in Murchison, Texas and was an enrichment and animal welfare intern at the Toledo Zoo. Through these experiences, Taylor and fellow board members of Favorite Oasis developed the mission of Favorite Oasis with the dual purpose of providing lifelong care for abused, neglected and unwanted animals while creating co beneficial programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities. 

Taylor has been volunteering with the Humane Society for over 10 years including fostering dogs and cats until time for adoption. Taylor also worked with local wildlife rehabilitation centers working to rehabilitate and release native wildlife back in the community. 

“I have seen first hand the impact of building trusting relationships with animals. There is still much to learn and we hope Favorite Oasis will be a stepping stone to building a more harmonious society where historically misunderstood people and animals can feel a sense of belonging and home. Everyone is welcome at Favorite Oasis and we will leave this world a little better than we found it.” 

Taylor’s FAVORITE animal is a giraffe. “Giraffes are gentle and intuitive. Similar to a horse, a giraffe is always listening to the world that surrounds them. They are known for their large ears but historically thought to not make sounds. For me, the giraffe is a reminder to listen to the world around me and the unique perspectives of people and animals. It is also a reminder that just because one doesn’t speak doesn’t mean they have nothing to say. Everyone has a story to be told and I’m grateful for the ones I get to be a part in telling.” 

Board Chair

Paul brings more than 30 years of executive leadership to the Board of Favorite Oasis. A graduate of the University of Michigan’s Ross Business School – Executive Leadership Academy and Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toledo; Paul is the Chief Operating Officer of the AmLaw200 Law Firm, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick and was the former Senior Vice President of ProMedica Health System. Together with the talents of a highly diverse board of directors, the business of Favorite Oasis seeks to advance the mission of the organization in a sustainable and collaborative business model that includes partnerships in animal and human welfare, philanthropy, research, education and innovation.

 I’m proud of the work being done by Favorite Oasis to bring people together “helping animals helping people”. There is nothing more basic than treating (animals and people) with respect … the way we all want to be treated.

“The mission of Favorite Oasis is deliberately inclusive of Animal and Human welfare. Our Volunteers and Donors understand the linkage between health outcomes, managed health care costs and improving the welfare of animals and people in their life journey. Our passion is to improve outcomes and our promise is to be leader charting a course for positive change”.

Paul's FAVORITE Animal – Cow (a living symbol of maternal love and giving)

Vice President

 With 6 years of Procurement and Sourcing Experience for a leading Data and Technology company. 

And a track record of negation skills, process improvement and systems implementation.  

Before all of that I was the miniature train conductor at our local Toledo zoo.

I am looking forward to bringing my experience and expertise to helping fulfill the mission of this organization and improve the lives of as many animals and people that we possibly can. 

Troy's FAVORITE - African Wild Dog. 

The African wild dog is the epitome of endurance, teamwork and success. 

The wild dog can run for up to 45 min straight, outlasting and wearing out any of its opponents. 

Teamwork the Wild Dog lives, hunts, and moves as a pack relying on one another at all times. 

And lastly Success, the African Wild Dog is the most successful of all the predators in the African Savana with an 85% kill rate this almost doubles the rate of the Mighty Lion.