Kelli Geswein, CVPM - Practice Manager
Kelli joined CLAH in August of 2000 after working for another local animal clinic for 3 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Fairmont State University in 2002. Kelli has been an integral part of the practice growth, from a staff of 4 to over 100 employees, which has made every year of her employment here gratifying.
Kelli oversees the daily operations of the practice including the financial, HR, marketing, and client service aspects. She earned her CVPM (Certified Veterinary Practice Manager) in January 2015 and expands her veterinary knowledge with a minimum of 24 hours continuing education courses each year.
Kelli resides in Bruceton Mills, WV with her long time partner and best friend Will, and their two dogs Rose and Abbi.
In her free time she volunteers for Friends of the Cheat and the WV Botanical Garden. She obtained her WV Master Gardener certification in June 2024 and volunteers for the Preston County extension. She enjoys gardening (obviously), water activities, creating various artwork, traveling, hiking, camping, bonfires, hanging out with friends and family and lots of live music!
Debra Humberson - Office Manager
Debra has been in management most of her career. She joined CLAH in March 2015. Her responsibilities include customer service relations, accounts receivables, reception staff support and helps to oversee the daily operations of the hospital.
Debra obtained her Cosmetology Operator, Teacher & Managers license at Pittsburgh Beauty Academy. After working in a salon for several years, she became an instructor & then the Director of Potomac Academy of Hair Design in Falls Church, VA. After moving back to West Virginia, she spent several years in office management at Humberson Truck & Parts. Debra’s most recent position prior to joining CLAH was with West Virginia University as an Administrative Associate.
Debra resides in Bruceton Mills where she enjoys family time with her daughter Courtney and her husband Jay, her son Austin and his wife Marissa, and her grandbabies.
Tammy Rowan, RVT - General Practice and Technician Team Lead
Tammy has been a veterinary technician since 1987. She has been our Lead Technician since 2004. She received her degree in Animal Health Technology from Median School of Allied Health Careers in Pittburgh, PA.
She has spent the majority of her career working in a mixed practice which allowed her many opportunities to work on a wide variety of animals. One of her most rewarding accomplishments has been successfully raising numerous abandoned and abused exotic cats. Tammy aided in the founding of an orphanage for these big cats.
When she is not tending to the needs of our patients, Tammy enjoys spending time attending her son’s hockey games and her daughter’s horse shows. She shares her home with her husband Ted and their 2 children Teddy and Hannah, as well as 7 dogs, 6 cats, 3 guinea pigs and 3 horses.
Sheila Behr - Bookkeeper
Sheila joined the CLAH team in January 2020. Her love of animals and numbers is what really drives her to succeed in her current role. As the bookkeeper, Sheila manages the day-to-day financial aspects of the business.
Prior to working for Clah, Sheila was a stay-at-home Mom for 5 years. Her previous employment consists of positions in accounts payable and accounts receivable in the retail and manufacturing sectors. Sheila was also a licensed Realtor in Georgia prior to the economy collapse in 2008.
Sheila works remotely from Wyoming and lives with her husband Michael and youngest daughter Brooke. Sheila’s fur family includes a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mix named Luna, a Yorkshire Terrier mix named Molly and three cats named Dobby, Ziva, and Jif.
Cynthia Sweeney - Human Resource Manager
Cynthia graduated from University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and minor in Accounting. She has worked in the Human Resource field for over 20 years.
Cynthia resides in Bruceton Mills, WV with my husband Mike along with her 14 year old rescue Labrador dog named Pepper.
In her free time she loves to travel and enjoys watching and attending all sporting events especially college football. Fun fact, she’s lived in 10 different states and have been to every state in the US except for Hawaii which is on her bucket list!
Stacey Barkley - GP CSR Manager
Stacey joined the CLAH Team in July 2023. She started as a part time Client Service Representative working in both the Emergency and General Practice departments before accepting the role as the General Practice CSR Manager.
Stacey absolutely loves our General Practice department because of the family feel we have with our staff and clients. Not only is she a Mom of human children but she has two fur-babies that are also patients of our practice, her German Shepherd Anoushka and her French Bulldog Penellaphe.
Stacey’s hobbies outside of work include building show trucks, hiking, fishing, and pretty much any outdoor activities.
Mollie Kyzer - Hospital Tech Manager
Mollie has been at Cheat Lake Animal Hospital working as a Registered Veterinary Technician since 2018, with another 5 years of experience in New York prior to moving to West Virginia.
She works in our Emergency Department and manages the daytime technical staff who care for our hospitalized patients, providing extended care and support.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, being out in nature, baking, and crocheting.
Donna Klinkert - ER/UC Client Service Representative (CSR) Manager
Married to her loving husband Jason, Donna is a proud Mom to two wonderful children, Allison and Connor. Her home is filled with life and love, not just from her family, but also from her beloved pets – including two golden retrievers, Axle and Rose, two curious pet rats named Opal and Juniper, and a playful kitten named Rory. With a deep passion for animals, including exotics, she finds joy in caring for and connecting with all creatures.
A creative spirit, she enjoys cooking delicious meals – especially anything Mexican – and diving into fun and crafty projects. Rooted in the warmth of her hometown, Chino California, she embraces every moment of family, creativity, and the chaos and charm that come with a full and vibrant life.