Aug. 11—The Animal Rescue League of Berks County announced Friday that its CEO Alexis Pagoulatos is leaving. She took the top position, which was then called executive director, July 1, 2019.
The ARL's board of directors has named Chief Development Officer Ashley Mikulsky as the acting CEO.
Mikulsky had worked for the ARL from 2005 to 2015 in several roles, and returned to the ARL in February 2020 the announcement from the ARL stated. She also served as major gift officer at Alvernia University and director of development at Junior Achievement of Southeastern PA.
She is a graduate of Delaware Valley University with a Bachelor of Science degree in animal biotechnology and conservation and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Alvernia University.
"The Animal Rescue League has been incredibly fortunate to have grown and professionalized during Alexis' tenure," Mikulsky said in the ARL's statement. "The ARL will continue her good work during this transition while staying committed to serving those in need throughout our community as we always have."
Mikulsky, 34, is an Exeter Township High School graduate who still resides in Berks County. Her family includes her fiancé Chuck, two cats named Jack and Remy and two German shepherds, Roxy and Buck.
Pagoulatos is leaving the ARL to become the executive director of the Humane Society of Utah, which has its headquarters in Murray, Utah.
"It is impossible to acknowledge everyone who has played a special role, but I want to thank everyone who held this organization on their strong shoulders throughout the years and thank the new leaders who will take the baton and champion ARL in the next phase of its journey," Pagoulatos said in an open letter to the community.