Bureau of Regulatory Services
Statutory References
The Bureau of Regulatory Services enforces laws relating to milk safety, and, in the domestic animal realm, deals with animal control, animal population control, importation, and health issues. The Bureau also plays a critical role in the control of rabies in Connecticut.
Director: Bruce A. Sherman, DVM, MPH
Assistant Director: Wayne Kasacek
State Veterinarian: Mary Jane Lis, MS, DVM, PhD
Food Safety and Agricultural Commodities:
Wayne Nelson, Representative
Resha Jacquier, Representative
Kate Nelson, Representative
Matthew Snurkowski, Representative
Katie Yuhas, Representative
Mark Zotti, Representative
Animal Control Unit:
Jeremiah Dunn, Chief State Animal Control Officer
Kelli Baker, Officer
Charles DellaRocco, Officer
Barbara Godejohn, Officer
Dean Gates, Officer
Nancy Jarvis, Officer
Tanya Wescovich, Officer
Gary Wilson, Officer
Animal Health Unit:
Willow Lake, Representative
Tim McGuire, Representative
James Sullivan, Representative
Animal Population Control Program & Licensing Unit
Paula Butler, Licensing and Applications Specialist
Melissa Hyjek, Processing Technician
Paula Majewski, Processing Technician
Milk Safety Unit:
James Allyn, Representative
Elizabeth Hall, Representative
Jane Murdock, Representative
Kurt Nieminen, Representative
Chris Stroker, Representative
Executive Assistant to the Director: Dawn Barrett-Walsh
Bureau Secretary: Charmaine Davis
Connecticut Hemp Research Pilot Program
Fruit and Vegetable Growers Inspection Programs
CT Animal Traceability System (CAT): Elizabeth Hall, Program Representative
Visit the following links for information that fall under the purview of the Bureau of Regulation and Inspection:
Food Safety and Agricultural Commodities: animal feeds, pet foods, seeds, fertilizer, eggs apples
Animal Control: domestic animals, kennels, pet stores, animal bites, rabies
Animal Health: State Veterinarian
Animal Population Control: dog and cat spay/neuter, vaccinations, application to license dogs, vehicle "pet" plate, feral cat grant program, low income spay/neuter program
Dairy Farms of Distinction: awards for outstanding farms
Milk Safety: milk storage recommendations