Driven by Compassion, Defined by Action

At the core of Pet Search Alliance (PSA) is a team of founders who have turned real-world experience, deep compassion, and community-driven values into a national movement. Each member of our leadership team brings a unique blend of tactical expertise, nonprofit vision, and hands-on rescue work. Together, they are building a structured, scalable model to help pets in crisis—and the people who love them—across the country.

From drone-supported search missions to grassroots fundraising, our leadership doesn’t just guide the mission—they live it. Meet the people behind PSA, and see how their passion and purpose are shaping the future of pet search and rescue.

Tom Sherman brings a powerful combination of business leadership, public service, and tactical fieldwork to his role as the founder of Pet Search Alliance. After building and selling his successful cleaning franchise, Professional Carpet Systems, Tom relocated to Marietta, Ohio, where he launched MOV Drone Workz, a drone-based photo and video company. What started as creative marketing work quickly shifted into life-saving missions when families began calling on him to help locate their missing pets.

Drawing on over 13 years of volunteer fire service and deep experience in search and rescue, Tom brought his operational mindset to pet recovery—blending drone tech, field coordination, and compassion into something new. Many of the families who reached out couldn’t afford professional help, but Tom stepped in anyway—because he could.

That’s when PSA was born.

With a background in franchising, technical marketing, SEO, and AI-driven tools, Tom now leads the effort to grow PSA into a national network. His goal: to equip teams across the country with ready-to-use SOPs, search gear blueprints, AI-enhanced tools, and training platforms. PSA’s next evolution includes building a custom app with a searchable database of active cases—filterable by name, city, or state—to support rescues at scale.

“We're creating a movement—one that empowers people, saves lives, and gives families hope when they need it most.”

Lisa Sherman is a lifelong resident of Marietta, Ohio, a proud mother of two boys, and a passionate advocate for animals—especially rescues. She currently shares her home with two rescue dogs and a cat, and firmly believes in adoption over breeders, a message she continues to promote in both her personal and public life.

Lisa has dedicated nearly three decades to serving the elderly at the O’Neill Center.  She currently serves as Assistant Director where her compassion and leadership abilities have made her a trusted figure in the community. She plays a vital role in the organization and brings her expertise directly to PSA.

 As National Secretary, Lisa contributes her skills in team management and fundraising strategies with helping to shape PSA’s foundation and future. She has been a constant supporter of Tom’s vision and shares his deep compassion for animals in crisis. Her presence strengthens the heart of PSA’s mission to bring pets home and keep communities connected.

Together with her fellow board members, Lisa is helping lead PSA into a future defined by rescue, reunification, and responsible care.

Sarah Rollyson is a lifelong animal lover, mother of two, and proud grandmother to four. Originally from the Mid-Ohio Valley, Sarah brings over a decade of hands-on rescue experience and deep-rooted compassion for animals in need. She currently shares her home with two rescue dogs—and has cared for as many as ten at one time.

Her journey into pet rescue began during her time working at the local Humane Society, where she quickly realized she could often do more on her own. After leaving the organization, Sarah began fostering, rescuing, and trapping lost dogs on her own time. One of her earliest efforts involved a red bloodhound roaming Mineral Wells, WV—an operation that led to the community fundraising for an oversized trap to safely capture the dog. That moment lit the fire for her continuing mission.

Today, Sarah is well known in the area for helping reunite lost dogs with their families and supporting strays in need of care. Her relationships with local shelters and her background in animal welfare make her an invaluable asset to PSA. In addition to her field experience, Sarah brings strong financial oversight and donor coordination skills to her national role, helping drive forward the mission with heart and accountability.