Lynne Fridley, Field Representative

Lynne joined the Maddie's Fund^® team as the Foundation's first Field Representative in 2002. She works throughout the South, primarily in Alabama where her efforts are concentrated on assisting the three Maddie's Pet Rescue Projects in Baldwin, Mobile and Tuscaloosa Counties achieve their lifesaving goals.

Lynne has worked in animal sheltering since 1979, first as the Shelter Manager at the Shelby County Humane Society in Columbiana, Alabama and then as the Executive Director of the Chilton County Humane Society in Clanton, Alabama. She served as President of the Alabama Humane Federation for eight years and served several terms on the Board of Directors of the Alabama Animal Control Association, and is now an honorary board member of both state organizations. Additionally, she was appointed by the Governor of Alabama to serve a two year term on the Board of Directors of the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

Lynne and her husband live on seven acres of Alabama woodland with Abby, (Border Collie-Australian Shepherd mix), Buddy (beagle mix), Jazzbo (terrier), Casey (collie mix), Jack (Jack Russell mix), and Maddie a chocolate lab rescued from a hurricane ravaged Louisiana shelter.