KHS Team

Jamie joined Kitsap Humane Society in January 2021 as the Director of Philanthropy and brings with her more than 20 years of operational expertise, including 12 years of experience in the non-profit sector with an emphasis on moving organizational missions forward through philanthropy. Prior to her time at KHS, she served as the Associate Executive Director of Haselwood Family YMCA in Silverdale and the Curves International Operations Director for the Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho areas. Active in the community, Jamie has developed many significant, key relationships with others who have a passion for serving. She was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, attended college at The Evergreen State College, and now resides in Silverdale with her family, including two rescue dogs – Aruna and Newman.

Chief Chase Connolly started his days early at KHS as a volunteer in 1998 when he was just a young kid. In 2010, Chase came back to KHS but this time as a staff member, and went on to work in roles in the areas of Animal Care, Admissions, and Animal Control.

Chase has spent all his life in Kitsap County and calls this county “home.” Chase attended Olympic College for an Associate’s of Arts in Business/Management. Prior to KHS, Chase worked in various managerial roles. During Chase’s time with KHS, he has remained committed to keeping himself and his team at the forefront of animal control practices and protocols by attending various training and receiving several certifications to allow him and his team to serve as Animal Control Officers in Kitsap County and Washington state. A lifelong resident of Kitsap County, Chase lives with his wife and son, and their spoiled pets (cats, dogs, and birds).