Driven by Compassion, Defined by Action
The people behind every search across the Mid-Ohio Valley and beyond.
The People Behind Every Rescue
At the core of Pet Search Alliance is a team that has turned real-world experience, deep compassion, and community-driven values into a growing movement. Each member of our leadership brings a distinct blend of tactical expertise, nonprofit vision, and hands-on rescue work, and together they are building a structured, scalable model to help pets in crisis, and the people who love them.
From drone-supported search missions to grassroots fundraising, our leadership does not 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
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 more than 13 years of volunteer fire service and deep experience in search and rescue, Tom brought his operational mindset to pet recovery, blending drone technology, field coordination, and compassion into something new. Many of the families who reached out could not afford professional help, but Tom stepped in anyway, because he could. That is 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 is 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 a custom app with a searchable database of active cases, filterable by name, city, or state, to support rescues at scale.
We are creating a movement, one that empowers people, saves lives, and gives families hope when they need it most.
Teresa Foster
Teresa Foster was born and raised in Marietta, Ohio, where she lives today with her husband and their three rescues: two cats and a special needs Border Collie who, in her words, is her entire world. For Teresa, caring for animals is not a pastime but a calling, and it is the reason she first stepped into rescue work.
She has spent two decades in the health field, including the last twelve years at Glenwood Retirement Community, where patience and attentive, compassionate care are part of every day. That same instinct to look after others carries well beyond her job. Teresa is always looking for ways to help her community, and animals in need are where she answers that call most readily.
Teresa has volunteered with Pet Search Alliance since its earliest days and has been a steadfast member of the team ever since. She has taken part in every case the organization has worked, sharpening her search and recovery skills with each one. As National Secretary, she brings that hands-on field experience and deep community roots to the core of PSA's mission to bring lost pets home.
Sarah Rollyson
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 the community to fundraise 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, driving the mission forward with heart and accountability.
Every Rescue Starts With People Who Care
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