Meet our Team
Board of Directors
Vicky Keahey ( President & CEO of In-Sync Exotics )
Vicky has been working with animals for over 35 years. She first started with Afghan Hounds as a breeder and handler at dog shows. At the age of 20 she started her own grooming business and groomed dogs for 27 years. In addition to working with domestic dogs and cats, she has also worked horses for pole bending and barrel racing for playday activities. In 1990, while working as a veterinary technician, Vicky rescued her first cougar that was abandoned at the vet clinic where she worked. Eight years and two cats later, Vicky founded In-Sync Exotics and opened her door and her heart to many unwanted exotic cats. Vicky lives with her husband, over 30 exotic cats, a coatimundi, two horses, a dog and a whole bunch of house cats. Vicky's son Justin has been a great help with the cats since he was 10 and now has volunteered his wife Richauna to help out as well.
Eddie Keahey ( Vice President )
Eddie owned and operated his own air-conditioning business and had just started his own pipe fencing business when he met Vicky. Since then he has worked with all aspects of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, construction and welding here at In-Sync. Eddie spent a year in Baghdad working as a civilian to install and repair air-conditioning units for the troops that were stationed at the palace. Much of the money he earned while he was there went towards the care of the cats of In-Sync. He now works as a conductor for the Kansas City Southern Railroad while still heading up the construction that goes on at In-Sync. In what little spare time Eddie has, he loves to sail.
Helen Truman (Secretary)
Helen joined in In-Sync family in 2007 and currently serves as the secretary in which she's responsible for updating contact information for visitors and donors. In addition to her board duties, she's a regular volunteer, feeder and is part of the enrichment team. Helen is a Sr. Staff Assistant at Exxon Mobil Corporation and married to her wonderful husband Ernie. She also enjoys spending lots time with her husband, three beautiful granddaughters when possible, their pets and working in the yard.
Lakshmi Nathan (Education)
Lakshmi has been with In-Sync Exotics since June of 2008. In addition to being the Director of Education she is a regular volunteer, a trainer, a feeder and participates in the cat companion program. She is currently getting her M.S. in Speech Language Pathology at the Texas Women's University in Denton, Tx. In her free time she loves spending time with her mom and dad and her brother and of course her son from another species, Charlie. Lakshmi has truly found her passion in life at In-Sync Exotics. She has also found people that she will always be friends with because of the passion they share for these beautiful creatures and the passion they have for life.
Chemyn Reaney ( Volunteer Coordinator )
Chemyn became a regular here at In-Sync in 2006. In addition to cleaning enclosures and showing visitors around, she recruits and trains new volunteers as our Volunteer Coordinator. She is also a part of the enrichment and cat companion teams. When not at In-Sync, she works as a Human Resources Director for an Embassy Suites hotel. Chemyn and her husband Steve have two cats and enjoy traveling.
Stephen Austin (Construction & Site Planning)
Stephen volunteered to help build our leopard enclosure in 2006 and has been an integral part of our construction team ever since. He works closely with Eddie in all aspects of construction and maintenance. Stephen earns his living as a Building Engineer and has also volunteered his construction talents with other charitable organizations. He and his wife Joie and son Stephen, who are also volunteers at In-Sync, live in Wylie with their dog and 4 cats...all rescues.
Ken Crenshaw (Treasurer)
Ken joined the In-Sync family in May 2008. He is a feeder and regular volunteer who every weekend helps out in any way he can. In his spare time he is an active scuba diver and enjoys playing golf when he has the time to do so and spending time with his two dogs. When not at In-Sync, Ken is the operations manager for Guaranty Federal in Frisco, TX.
Dena Rodrick (Donor Relations)
Dena has been with In-Sync since January 2008. As the Director of Donor Relations, she is responsible for welcoming new visitors, maintaining the visitor and donor database and preparing fundraising mailouts. She is also a regular volunteer, feeder and part of the cat companion and enrichment teams. Dena has a B.A. from Southern Methodist University and a J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law and practices as an attorney. When not at In-Sync, Dena enjoys travelling and spending time with family, friends and her three rescued kitties.
Lynne Travis ( Director of Grants )
Lynne has been a volunteer with In-Sync since March 2009. As the Director of Grants, she is responsible for researching, identifying, developing and responding to public and private grant opportunities; writing grant proposals; managing communcations and reporting activities to the Board of Directors. She is also a regular volunteer, feeder, tour guide, as well as being on the enrichment team and cat companion program. When Lynne is not volunteering at In-Sync, she enjoys photography, spending time with her family, friends, and two spoiled cats.
Lisa Williams (Media)
Lisa has been a volunteer with In-Sync since March 2009. As Media Director, she is responsible for maintaining contact with members of the media, writing press releases, and writing the monthly newsletter, which is emailed to our supporters and posted on the In-Sync website. Lisa is also a regular volunteer, tour guide, feeder, and cat companion to Java, Keenan, and Lucca. She has a B.S. from Texas A&M University and a M.S. from University of Houston. When not at In-Sync, Lisa is the owner of Tutor Frisco, an academic tutoring service for middle- and high-school students. She enjoys traveling and when possible, combining her passions for animals and volunteering with her passion for travel. Before coming to In-Sync, she did animal rescue in post-Katrina New Orleans and worked with the endangered Mediterranean Monk Seal in Greece.
Dr. Charles Kerin ( Animal Health )
Dr. Charles Kerin opened the Parker Road Veterinary Hospital in 1984. Vicky was working as a veterinary technician and had her own grooming business at the hospital when Tahoe was brought in for medical care. Vicky adopted Tahoe when the owner could not care for the cougar any longer. Dr. Chuck has a mixed animal practice with a large animal surgical facility and extensive diagnostic equipment to provide and treat the cats at In-Sync. Dr. Chuck has a wife, Lisa, and two daughters, Stephanie and Kathleen. He enjoys fly fishing, scuba diving, horseback riding, flying, and is building his own experimental homebuilt airplane.
Jodi Payson (Events Coordinator)
Jodi first joined the In-Sync family in 1999, when she was 12 years old. She has recently graduated from the University of Oklahoma as well as becoming In-Sync's Events Coordinator. At the ripe old age of 23 she is eager to start planning our future events. She believes this will be a great learning experience for her, and she is excited about the challenges to come. Since she first starting coming out to our facility she has helped build cages, lay concrete, feed cats, work events and most importantly love our cats! Jodi will soon be attending graduate school to obtain her PhD in Psychology. Aside from being a fulltime student and a member of our family, she loves spending time with her family and friends.
Advisory Board Members
Lee Singletary
Terry Hill
Averille Dawson
Maggie Whitt
