Pets of Wheels of Connecticut Board of Directors
 Elaine Papanic
Founder and President
info@petsonwheelsct.org
Elaine Papanic, Founder and President of Pets on Wheels of Connecticut has volunteered with various animal welfare causes for over 30 years. She has personally experienced the enormous benefits pets have made in her own family and other people’s lives.
While volunteering in an animal shelter for over eight years, she saw many cats and dogs languishing in cages for months, just waiting to love someone and be loved.
Elaine became convinced that there had to be a way to help both the abandoned shelter animals and
people in need of their companionship.
 The question became – How do we reach people who would benefit from pet companionship, need outside assistance for this to happen and match them with a dog or cat who needs a permanent home?
The answer, create a professional referral network and support system.
The mission of Pets on Wheels of Connecticut was launched!
Glenda Reiner
Vice President
"Pets on Wheels is providing a wonderful service in eliminating loneliness and improving the quality of life. I am passionate for the cause."
Rosemary Aiello, Psy.D .
Secretary
Rosemary has extensive experience in the mental health care sector as clinical psychologist which she has parlayed in to development in the nonprofit sector and their donor base. She brings expertise in annual appeals, event planning, marketing and social networking. Rosemary currently works as a Sales Exective promoting Business Development for Easter Seals Capitol Region/Eastern CT.
She is an active member of her community, with leadership roles in both Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE) and her alumni association (Trinity College). Her commitments, along with her professional achievements, lead her to be recognized as a 2009 Hartford Business Journal's "40 Under 40" recipient.
Rosemary is a passionate animal-lover and has rescued all of her many pets throughout the years. She resides in New Britain with her two cats, Lily and Southie, and dog, Lola.
Phil Klein, Certified Dog Listener
 Phil brings expertise in the use of canine communications to gain the willing cooperation of our best friends based on their instincts as pack animals. Phil’s role is to assist recipients with dog selection, and to help prepare each recipient on how to integrate their new dog successfully into their home. Philprovides ongoing support to help recipients live harmoniously with their best friends.
Phil also works with dog rescue organizations and is a popular speaker at libraries and other venues on the subject of canine behavior. Phil is passionate about how owners can create blissful relationships with their dogs simply by making kind, friendly changes in how they interact with their dogs.
Besides his love for dogs, Phil brings extensive experience in leadership roles, marketing, customer service, management consulting and performance coaching. He is Vice President of his Condo’s Association Board and is an active member of his Synagogue’s strategic planning committee. Phil resides in Manchester with his wife, son, and pooch.
 George M. Bolduc
Treasurer
George has had a career in business management that spans 3 decades. His experience covers positions from small privately held companies to Fortune 100 companies. In addition, he has chaired or served on many civic and trade organization boards. He most recently was a Warehouse Manager at Coca-Cola Refreshments. He has completed the Transition to Nonprofit Organization Management Program offered through Encore! Hartford. It was through Leadership Greater Hartford and its “Leaders on Board program that he became affiliated with Pets on Wheels.
George’s interests include animal welfare and homelessness issues. He has been a pet lover all of his life and presently has a Jack Russell Terrier named Billy.
 Michael Frenza, CPA/CFF, CFE
Board Member at Large
Michael has a background in auditing, banking, and forensic accounting. His experience working with various organizations will benefit Pets on Wheels, as it seeks to raise funds, increase awareness of POW, and positively impact many animals and people alike.
Michael is a manager in the Litigation Services Group at BlumShapiro, an audit/tax/consulting firm based in West Hartford. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for both his local alumni chapter for Providence College and the Connecticut Chapter of Certified Fraud Examiners, as well as the Advisory Council for the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Michael has been a longtime supporter in animal welfare causes. Michael and his wife reside in Bristol with their dog, Lulu.
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