COO
Ronnie Sanchez serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Northshore Humane Society, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in business operations, community engagement, and animal welfare. Born in New Orleans and a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University, Ronnie has spent his career building strong operational teams and improving organizational efficiency.
Before joining Northshore Humane Society, Ronnie worked as Hospital Manager at Northlake Veterinary Hospital in Mandeville, where he oversaw all operations of their veterinary urgent care and general practice. His role included managing a team of 8 veterinarians and 25+ staff members, as well as overseeing hospital services, kennel, daycare, grooming, and boarding.
Ronnie also has extensive experience in retail and healthcare. He spent 17 years at Walgreens, where he managed multiple stores, including overseeing operations in St. Tammany and Washington Parishes. His dedication to community service is evident in his involvement in several local events per year and his leadership in fundraising for nonprofit organizations.
A resident of Covington, Ronnie lives with his wife Raquel, their two children, and their rescue cat, Cino. He is passionate about utilizing his diverse experience to support Northshore Humane Society's mission of improving the lives of animals and continuing to grow the organization as a leader in Louisiana’s animal welfare community.