Board & Staff

President, Board of Directors
Pet Allies, Inc.

Sean McDermott serves as the President of the Board for Pet Allies. He lives in Snowflake with his Great Pyrenees Luna, an energetic Husky named Star, his cat Pookie, and even a little rescued mouse—each one finding their way to him when they needed help. His home is full of life and love, and that same spirit guides his work with Pet Allies.

Sean is deeply committed to helping the White Mountains community, supporting both the Snowflake–Taylor and Show Low Chambers. He brings experience in photography, video, and creative work to the organization, helping share the stories that matter. His goal is to give back and be part of the solution—ensuring that animals in need get care, and that Pet Allies continues to be a vital part of this community.

Board Member

Meredith has always found great joy in the company of, caring for, and helping pets and animals of all kinds. Even in grade school, whenever there was a sick or injured “wild” animal, or a dog that needed to be walked, neighbors would seek her out, and she would happily oblige. Her childhood dream was to be a jockey, but that dream never came to fruition as by 7th grade, she was taller than her basketball coach. Meredith grew up about 30 minutes outside of Chicago, and lived in New York, where she honed her lifelong love of pizza. Marketing and advertising were her first career; she is now a third-generation REALTOR®.
While living in Show Low the past 11+ years, Meredith found her passion in training canines and the privilege of helping others, working alongside law enforcement agencies via K-9 Search and Recovery —Cadaver/Human Remains Detection (HRD) and other scent work—and K-9 Search and Rescue with her husband’s and her two K-9s. Meredith started with Pet Allies by sponsoring kennels and being a sponsor of the Shelter’s annual “Duck Pluck” fundraising event; in 2022 she became a member of the Pet Allies Animal Shelter Board of Directors.

Dr. Kurry Klingel is a dedicated educator and community leader based in Taylor, Arizona, with a profound commitment to animal welfare and community service. Currently teaching business courses at Northland Pioneer College, he has over a decade of experience in higher education. Dr. Klingel's leadership extends to the Snowflake/Taylor Chamber of Commerce, where he also serves as a board member. His extensive background in business and education, combined with his active involvement in volunteerism, underscores his dedication to making a positive impact on both the lives of animals and the broader community.