Zebulon Miracle was hired as chief executive officer of the Roice-Hurst Humane Society animal shelter based in Grand Junction.

Miracle brings to his latest duties experience in leadership with nonprofit profits, including fund-raising and relationships building. He served as executive director of United Way of Mesa County and before that, held roles with Gateway Canyons Resort and Museums of Western Colorado. He holds a master’s degree in leadership and administration.

Miracle succeeds Anna Stout, who left Roice-Hurst after nine years as CEO.

Matt Bell, co-chairman of the Roice-Hurst Humane Society board of directors, praised Miracle’s selection. “Zebulon’s passion for our mission and this community, coupled with his proven leadership abilities, positions him as the ideal lead to guide our efforts in promoting the enduring bonds between pets and their people.”

Stout also praised Miracle. “Zeb is a visionary thinking and understands the correlation between community health and animal welfare, which is core to the innovative programs Roice-Hurst provides to our community. Roice-Hurst’s mission and team mean so much to me, and I know that the organization is in trusted, capable hands under Zebulon’s leadership.”

The Roice-Hurst Humane Society provides care and adoption services for dogs and cats as well as other programs for pets in Mesa and Delta counties. For more information, visit https://rhhumanesociety.org.