Joan Rizzo, left, joins Rescue Ranch as its new development manager and Todd Fowler as the new humane education manager.

April 4. Rescue Ranch recently welcomed the addition of two new team members, Joan Rizzo as development manager and Todd Fowler as the humane education manager.

Rizzo has spent more than four decades as a nonprofit and strategic philanthropy professional, raising funds and community awareness for many causes.  Most recently, Rizzo worked at MSC Industrial Supply as a community relations specialist.

Fowler comes to Rescue Ranch with a background in elementary and middle school education, business,and outdoor learning. His education history includes studies in environmental geology, music education and performance. Fowler said he has developed a great appreciation for community, conservation, wildlife,and natural resource management.