Dr. Christi Kresser A 1995 graduate of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, purchased The Animal Hospital of Padre Island in May of 2006. She has been a member of the Coastal Bend Veterinary Medical Association for the last 9 years and a member of Veterinary Associations on the state and national level for the last 14 years. She is an active member in the community: Community Enrichment Organization (C.E.O.) - Board Member/Treasurer Southside Lion's Club - Officer Padre Island Business Association - Board Member Member of the Obedience Club of Corpus Christi & Agility Unleashed Licensed evaluator and instructor for Delta Society. She has worked closely with the Gulf Coast Humane Society on several cases, most memorably helping with the Katrina dogs that came through our area. She has also rescued several injured animals, treated them, trained them to be social and adopted them out to loving homes, in some cases her own. Dr. Christi Kresser was also voted #1 Veterinarian in the Coastal Bend Area 5 years in a row by the Corpus Christi Caller Times Readers. "In my spare time I like to work in my backyard, horseback ride and spend time with my dogs, cats, ducks and fish- Koi" - Dr. Christi ******************************************************** Ray Herrera-Director of Operations Responsible for marketing, public relations, technician training and the daily operations of business. Industrial Engineer, Business Entrepreneur, Consultant/Facilitator, Ray brings years of training and experience in business, customer service, marketing, industrial efficiency, logistics and production. Local Community Activities: Board Member of the Westside Business Association Board Member/President of the Community Enrichment Organization Served as board member/treasurer for the FB Business Association. Served as board member of the Island United PAC. Member of the Padre Island Business Association Served on various PIBA committees Chair & Produce the "Dog-Gone Days of Summer" Pet Awareness Festival Chair and Produce the State Championship "No Excuses" BBQ/Music Festival Executive Board Member of the "Education is our Freedom" GED/College Scholarship Program Chair & Produce the "El Ritmo" Education Scholarship Fundraiser Committee Event member of the Kingsville Artwalk/Music Festival Served on the Rodeo Committee for "BucDays" Scholarship Fundraiser Director of Operations for Fast Kat Automotive Director of Operations for Spice Ink. Creative Marketing/Design Committee Member of the WBA "Navidad De Los Ninos" Placed Top 3 in various Chili and BBQ Cook-Offs around Texas Ray has won numerous awards in Business&Marketing in the Coastal Bend Area. "In my spare time I like to read, sketch, horseback ride, BBQ and hang out with my dogs, including KAT." - Ray |