Frank J. So
Chief Executive Officer
Frank J. So comes to Oregon Humane with an extensive background in organizational leadership, high-level strategy, and public advocacy.
His career in public service has taken him around the world. For more than a decade, Frank served as a U.S. diplomat in nine countries across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Northern and East Africa. Frank also brings White House experience, having served as a Presidential and Vice-Presidential Associate. Earlier in his career, he worked in the private sector, including three years with Costco Wholesale.
Prior to leading Oregon Humane, Frank served as the Executive Director of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, a statewide organization bringing people together across faith traditions to advance justice, peace, and human dignity. He previously served as EMO’s president and chief executive, leading an organization whose work includes support for refugees and immigrants, survivors of domestic violence, and other vulnerable communities.
A proud Oregonian who grew up in Beaverton, Frank is the son of immigrants: his mother was born in Peru and his father in Thailand, and he is fluent in Spanish.
Frank’s connection to Oregon Humane is personal. He is a passionate animal lover and the adopter of two dogs, Hoku and Bruna.
Chris Allori
Chief, Humane Law Enforcement
Chris brings more than 25 years of law enforcement experience to his role at Oregon Humane and oversees a team that includes Humane Special Agents commissioned by Oregon State Police to enforce animal welfare laws all over the state of Oregon.
As Chief of our Humane Law Enforcement team, Chris also oversees a staff that includes evidence specialists, forensic coordinators, and a support services manager. His team also oversees operations of our Animal Crimes Forensic Center.
Before joining Oregon Humane in 2020, he was Sergeant First Class with the Oregon State Police supervising Fish and Wildlife officers from the Portland, McMinnville and North Plains OSP offices. Chris has previously been an instructor at Portland Community College from 2009 through 2022 teaching courses in the criminal justice department. Outside of Oregon Humane, Chris spends time with his family and their beloved pug, Lulu. Chris is an avid runner, plays outdoor soccer weekly, and he coaches high school soccer during the fall.
Jessica Carl
Chief People & Culture Officer
Jessica brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as a people & culture executive, particularly within the non-profit sector. Her background reflects a strong commitment to guiding organizations through challenges, fostering authentic and inclusive environments, and establishing cross-functional partnerships to enhance the well-being of the organization’s people.
Jessica’s previous leadership at an international non-governmental organization further underscore her dedication to making a positive impact on a global scale. Her experience has given her a broad understanding of the complexities and challenges that organizations, especially those operating in diverse and dynamic environments, may face. Outside of her professional endeavors, Jessica prioritizes her personal life and spending quality time with her family. She also enjoys reading and exploring farmers’ markets. Jessica is a devoted pet owner, spoiling her Dachshund Yogi and Oregon Humane Alumni kittens, Hank and Nala.
Tim Gwynn
Chief Financial Officer
Tim brings 30+ years of financial and accounting expertise to his role as Chief Financial Offer. He earned his CPA license in 1998 and has served in leadership roles in animal welfare for close to a decade.
As Oregon Humane Chief Financial Officer, Tim and his team oversee an annual operating budget of more than $40 million and manage all accounting, financial reporting, and year-end compliance and financial statement audit. Tim believes that volunteering, being a lifelong learner, and dad humor make life great. In his spare time, he volunteers with two animal welfare organizations usually doing whatever outdoor work needs to be done, especially maintaining the dog paths. A native Portlander, Tim and his family share their home with Bella, a husky/shepherd mix from Oregon Humane.
Stephen Kochis, DVM, CAWA
Chief Medical Officer
Steve has served for nearly 25 years in various positions in veterinary medicine, including clinical time in emergency and specialty practice, general practice, as a clinical support in veterinary pharmaceutical industry, and as a hospital administrator. His veterinary specialties include infectious diseases, immunology, and emergency medicine.
As Chief Medical Officer at Oregon Humane, Steve oversees a team of more than 100 veterinary professionals who serve pets and people at the Community Veterinary Hospital and provide medical care for shelter animals at our Portland and Salem campuses.
Steve received his Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences and DVM from Cornell University. He served on the Oregon Humane Board of Directors for three years until he joined the staff. He has served as President of the Portland Veterinary Medical Association and served on its board for two terms. He is currently working toward a master’s degree from the University of Florida in Veterinary Forensics.
In his free time Steve enjoys traveling, gardening, LEGO, and anything in the science fiction genre. He lives with his husband Chris, two Border Terriers, Tiberius and Bruce, and hundreds of plants.
Tiffini Mueller
Chief Advancement Officer
Tiffini has been a transformational leader in local nonprofits since 2004, after a career shift from broadcast news. She’s led major organizational change efforts including brand and culture overhauls, health tech start-ups, and new fundraising strategy implementations.
In her role as Chief Advancement Officer, Tiffini leads the team responsible for all fundraising-related activities as well as all marketing, communications, and creative work.
Outside of her work at Oregon Humane, Tiffini is on the Board of Directors for Unitus Community Credit Union, where she leads the Governance Committee and supports financial well-being and education for communities who need it most. Tiffini is a life-long Oregonian who loves to travel and explore the world. She is also a big fan of spending as much time as possible in the Columbia River Gorge with friends, family, and her dog Judy, who she adopted from Oregon Humane.
