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Precious Acres Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
  • Home
  • About
  • Our Work
  • Fundraisers & Events
  • Donors & Partners
  • Support Our Mission
  • Volunteer
  • Pave the Way
  • Stay at Precious Acres
  • Board of Directors
  • Contact Us
  • Press Releases

Board of Directors

The Precious Acres Board of Directors helps guide our mission, strengthen community partnerships, and support fundraising efforts as we build for the future.


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Dr. Kay Fix (Metzgar)

Dr. Kay Fix (Metzgar)

Dr. Kay Fix (Metzgar)

Kay Fix, Precious Acres Board President, providing leadership, vision, and dedication to our mission

President

kay@preciousacres.org


Kay graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 2000 and now has over 26 years of professional experience. Since 2021 she has been the Medical Director and co-owner of Precious Paws Veterinary Hospital in Bettendorf. Opening a rescue and sanctuary for neglected and unwanted animals has been a lifelong dream which began to take shape with the purchase of the property Precious Acres is now located.

Allison Peterson

Dr. Kay Fix (Metzgar)

Dr. Kay Fix (Metzgar)

Secretary

allison@preciousacres.org


Lifelong close friend of Kay's and dedicated supporter for animal needs.

Jason Fix

Dr. Kay Fix (Metzgar)

Nancy Harrison

Jason Fix, Precious Acres Board Treasurer, guiding responsible growth and financial stewardship.

Treasurer

jason@preciousacres.org


An Air Force veteran, Kay's husband (aka Mr. Dr. Kay), serves as the treasurer, property caretaker, and technical expert. He brings 30 years of IT experience and leadership to the team.

Nancy Harrison

This Could Be You

Nancy Harrison

Nancy Harrison, Precious Acres Board Director, strengthening our organization and community impact.

Director

Volunteer Coordinator

nancy@preciousacres.org


Nancy is the Office Manager at Precious Paws Veterinary Hospital. She brings her knowledge of farm upkeep and horses.

Joe Ryan

This Could Be You

This Could Be You

Joe Ryan, Precious Acres Board Director, supporting our mission and future growth.

Director

joe@preciousacres.org


A National Guard veteran, Joe brings his vast experience with nonprofits as the Director of the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Davenport.

This Could Be You

This Could Be You

This Could Be You

Director

you@preciousacres.org



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