BOARD MEMBERS.

Deidra Slinde / President

Born and raised in Bismarck, ND, Deidra's love for animals can be traced back to her childhood and times she barely remembers!  Her Grandpa Ed had a huge heart for animals, which was passed down to her Mom, and in turn, passed on to her.  Her Brother Duran, recently said he feels this rescue is her legacy and anyone who truly knows her would agree.  It’s always been about the animals.

Dei has lived in NE since 1994 and has been active in varying degrees of rescue, knowing eventually she would start her own.  In late 2012, she met a small group of amazing people who shared her passion and vision, and they have since become the backbone of Revolution Rescue.  “This team is dedicated to helping animals in need and we are determined to make a positive difference in the animal rescue world.  I’m so blessed to have their support,” she said.

During the day, you’ll find her at Collaborative Industries where she is an Executive Assistant, and most nights consist of being surrounded by her beloved dogs and cats, or as she calls them, “The Zoo Crew.” 

Spare time is spent with friends, doing what friends do…saving lives, one animal at a time.
Brad Quimby / Vice President

It’s safe to say that Brad has a ridiculously strong love for Pit Bulls. His advocacy for the breed stems from his desire to fight injustice, to right the wrongs, and stand up for the victims. Brad has been involved in dog rescue and more specifically Pit Bull rescue in a variety of capacities since 2009. Over this time and close to sixty Pit Bull adoptions later his efforts have brought positive exposure to the breed through various events, published articles, and in May 2014 led him to the United States Capitol Building to represent Pit Bulls across the nation. Outside of his rescue work, Brad is an accountant at Kiewit and recently got married.  He is the proud dad of three rescues; Maggie (Pit Bull), Lacey (Pit Bull), and Teddy (Pomeranian mix), RIP, and thanks to his wife Jackie, her dog Gus (Corgi) has joined the pack! 
Tiphany Lane / Secretary

Tiphany is originally from Stromsburg, NE and came to Lincoln in August of 1995 to attend college at UNL.  She liked it here so much, she decided to stay after graduating!  She has always had a passion for animals, although her drive for rescue came after researching puppy mills and seeing the horrific situations helpless animals come from and the pain they endure.  In January 2011, Tiphany started volunteering as a dog walker at Lincoln’s own Capital Humane Society, which developed into being a foster for them.  In August of that same year, she became a foster for Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue, then moved on to R.u.F.F. Rescue in May of 2013.  There, she served as the Intake and Volunteer Coordinator and was also a member of the Board of Directors.  Tiph is also actively involved with Puppy Mill rescue and volunteers with Bailing Out Benji, an organization that helps us acquire our puppy mill rescues.

Her other interests include, scrapbooking, shopping (of course), drinking wine, and rooting for the Chicago Bears!  She’s also obsessed with the color orange, which many may find strange, but it fits…orange is the official color of Animal Rescue!  Her furry companions include Maggie, who is a Miniature Schnauzer, two adopted Chihuahuas named Chase and Bentley.  She also has 3 rescue cats...to say the least, she has a full house, and wouldn’t have it any other way!
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                      Lizz Whitacre / Treasurer and Community Outreach Chair

                      Originally from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Lizz came to Lincoln for school in 2012.
                      She recently graduated from UNL, majoring in Entrepreneurship and Vet Science.
                      She has loved animals all her life, however, due to her allergies, she was unable
                      to get her first pet till 13 years old!  That lucky dog, Rex, has since been her
                      inspiration for continued determination in saving the lives of animals.

                      As a senior in high school, she co-owned a no-kill shelter in Minnesota called
                      Adopt-A-Pet Inc.  During her sophomore year in college, she founded the
                      No Kill Advocacy Club at UNL, a student organization that works with no-kill
                      groups in and around Lincoln.  Later that same year, she founded yet another
                      group called Progressive Animal Welfare Rescue, a no-kill rescue based out of
                      Minnesota.  During her junior year in college, she began working on Caffeline,
                      Nebraska’s soon-to-be, first cat café!  In 2015, she was awarded the Inspire
                                                                                     Award for Top Future Business Leader in Lincoln, NE and also won Quick Pitch
                                                                                     for her business proposal for Caffeline.  Most recently, in January of 2016,
                                                                                     she founded Family Pet project, which is aimed at keeping pets with families
                                                                                     and out of shelters.

                                                                                     Since adopting Rex in 2007, she has had many rescues in her home and her
                                                                                     current pets include 3 pit bulls, 1 small dog, 3 cats, 2 ferrets, and a horse!

                                                                                     If you couldn't tell, Lizz is an extremely driven, determined, and passionate young
                                                                                     lady who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals and save lives.  She is VERY
                                                                                     excited to join the Revolution Rescue team and make the lives of people and
                                                                                     animals better!