Our staff

Saving Lives & Promoting the Human-Animal Bond

Shelter Manager

Jeff Iverson

Jeff worked in the IT industry for almost 30 years before deciding to pursue more meaningful work within the Animal Welfare industry. He was inspired by his years of volunteering for shelters and rescues in the southern California area and bringing home his first rescue, Lacie, fueled his desire to do more for animals.

In 2014 Jeff joined Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah. He started in the dog department called "Dogtown" and never looked back. Jeff was successful in transforming many different departments within Best Friends toward working more effectively through higher functioning systems of communication and operations.

During his almost 7 years at Best Friends, Jeff worked in the IT dept and managed various small animal departments, ending his tenure as Medical Operations Manager (also making him a great fit for Second Chance’s expanding Community Medical Program).

Jeff and his wife Meryl joined the team in June of 2021 and are already smitten with our beautiful region. You will see them out exploring all it has to offer during their free time. We are so grateful they have joined our organization and our community!