Leadership & Governance
Redemption Rescue is a foster-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping homeless and abandoned animals across Indiana. From rescue and medical care to training, placement, and follow-up, our work centers on doing right by both animals and the families who adopt them.
Our Board is made up of dedicated volunteers who help guide the organization’s mission and ensure we can continue making a meaningful impact—one animal at a time.
Andrew McIntyre, President
Andrew McIntyre serves as President of Redemption Rescue, bringing steady, compassionate leadership to the organization’s work. An animal enthusiast his entire life, he has shared his home with dogs and cats since childhood and remains an avid foster, often caring for multiple foster pups at a time.
He and his husband, Eric, live in Noblesville with their Redemption rescues, Maddie, Mila, and Athena, who help welcome and guide their foster siblings. When Andrew isn’t focused on rescue, he can usually be found poolside with a good murder mystery.
Kristen Garber, Vice-President
Kristen serves as Vice President of Redemption Rescue, bringing compassion and community-minded leadership to the organization. She and her family have opened their hearts and home to many foster dogs over the years, making animal rescue a meaningful and ongoing part of their lives.
Kristen is an active member of the service sorority Tri Kappa, where she enjoys supporting local initiatives and community-focused projects. She and her husband, David, share a blended family with four wonderful kids and a lively household that includes four permanent dogs.
Katy Patterson, Treasurer
Katy Patterson serves as Treasurer of Redemption Rescue. A lifelong cat lover who later added dogs to her heart, Katy brings both care and precision to her role, keeping the organization’s finances in excellent shape.
She lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Jordan, alongside their two rescue companions—a dog and a cat—plus a cat who came straight from the farm. Outside of rescue work, Katy enjoys concerts, sporting events, travel, and hosting dinners with friends, and she’s a proud Purdue fan.
Kelly Growden, Secretary
Kelley Growden serves as Secretary of Redemption Rescue, bringing over a decade of experience in nonprofit work and community engagement across Hamilton County. A former educator, she is passionate about service, collaboration, and supporting initiatives that create lasting, positive impact.
Kelley lives in Noblesville with her husband, Justin, their daughter, Micah, and a house full of rescue animals. Outside of her work with the rescue, she enjoys reading, hiking, exploring farmers markets, and volunteering.
Amanda Klotsch, Founder/Member-at-Large
Amanda Klotsch is the Founder and a Board Member of Redemption Rescue. She has worked in animal welfare since 2007 and founded the rescue in January 2018, building the organization with a deep commitment to helping animals in need.
Amanda lives in Westfield with her dogs, Libby, Cleo, and Leroi, and her husband, Ernie, who is always ready to help when rescue calls. When she’s not focused on saving pets, Amanda works as a Realtor with Highgarden Real Estate and is the Advancement Coordinator at the Carmel Youth Assistance Program.