BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Shelly Marano
Chairwoman & Executive Director
Shelly is the widow of Arizona Department of Public Safety Officer Christopher Marano. Her desire to protect and serve began in 2007, where she became a Correctional Officer with the Arizona Department of Corrections, she then became a K9 handler for a private organization, and now works for a local company that produces and trains Police K9's and Personal Protection dogs. She is combining her vision, goals, and dreams of supporting law enforcement and K9 units by helping in ways others didn’t think of, and together with the support of the community, these will become a reality.
Deputy Director
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Manuel "Manny" Moore
Chief Information Officer
Growing up as an Army "brat", gave Manny his love and respect for our military and law enforcement. Showing his support every chance he gets- by attending gatherings, events and rallys that show/share their support for First Responders. After losing his father at the age of 16, due to a drunk driver and Manny being hospitalized himself with multiple injuries; started what would become a love for Pet Therapy at medical facilities. Manny has spent the last 10 years working with certified Pet Therapy dogs; spending several hours a week giving back to those who help to save lives.
Steven Sellers
Officer
Steve started his Law Enforcement career in 2008 in Colorado. In 2016 he moved to Chino Valley Police Department in Arizona as a patrol officer and in 2020 was paired with a K9 partner-Sirius, named by his kids after Sirius Black from Harry Potter.
I love being a K9 handler and try to gain experience and training to better myself and the understanding of why K9s are an important tool/asset for Law Enforcement. I love being involved with everything related to Law Enforcement K9s and try to bring what I have learned and still learning to other K9 handlers and their departments. This experience has opened my eyes in understanding how K9 programs work and what a K9 team needs to be a great working K9 unit. Most police K9 programs are funded by donations and grants. For smaller police departments like Chino Valley, the only way a K9 program survives is because of donations, grants, and non-profit organizations like the K-911 Paws Foundation. In fact, K9 Sirius was one of the first K9’s K-911 Paws Foundation help to receive a ballistic vest to protect him while doing this dangerous job. With organizations like this makes me want to be apart of helping other K9 units thrive and continue to be able to use K9’s to protect and serve our communities.
Tina Mashburn
Secretary/ Treasurer
Tina- the daughter of a former police officer in Racine, Wisconsin; grew up with a deep respect for law enforcement and an enduring love for K9s. From an early age, she had the privilege of being surrounded by these incredible animals, and witnessed firsthand their dedication, intelligence, and loyalty to their handlers.
"As a member of the K-911 Paws Foundation, I am excited to bring my passion, skills, and dedication to help raise money for the training of these exceptional dogs and to support our local communities. I look forward to using my position as Secretary Treasurer to ensure that we continue to make a difference in the lives of these K9 teams, providing them with the resources and training they need to succeed."
Terri "Tee" Bowen
Development Director
Terri brings over 22 years of experience in county government and currently serves as the Development Director for Purifi, in Arizona. With a background in marketing, museum management, and project management, Tee is passionate about animal welfare and committed to advancing the mission of K-911 Paws Foundation. As a seasoned fundraiser and event planner for over 30 years, Terri is dedicated to driving positive change for K9's across the country.
Savanna Harris
Member At Large
Savanna is the oldest surviving child of the Arizona Department of Public Safety Officer Christopher Marano. As a young woman that looked up to her father, she wanted to follow in his footsteps as an LEO but further that dream to become a K-9 Officer. She served as a Sergeant of her local Police Explorer Program. She currently works as a dog trainer at a local company that produces Police K9's and Personal Protection dogs.