CEO
Mr. Bernier joined the Northshore Humane Society (NHS) family in 2015 as Chief Executive Officer. Since then, he has led the organization through tremendous growth, more than doubling the number of lives saved each year through adoption, spay/neuter initiatives, and affordable veterinary care for our community’s beloved pets. Under his leadership, NHS has made significant strides in improving the welfare of animals across the Northshore region.
Prior to joining NHS, Mr. Bernier served as Chief Operating Officer for the Second Harvest Food Bank in the Greater New Orleans area, overseeing operations, programs, the community kitchen, transportation, and facilities functions. He also served on the Board of Animal Assisted Therapy Services in Connecticut, an organization providing canine and equine therapy to people with physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and emotional disabilities as part of their ongoing treatment plans.
In 2010, he was Chief Operating Officer for the Connecticut Food Bank, and in 2008, he transitioned into the nonprofit sector as Director of Operations for Easter Seals Goodwill in New Haven, CT, after a 20-year career in corporate transportation and logistics.
A native of Connecticut, Mr. Bernier holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Central Connecticut State University. In his time off, Scott enjoys spending quality time with his wife Lori, their four children, three grandchildren, and two dogs, Chase and Norman.