Meet the Officers

Supervisor Jennifer Bender

In 1999, Jennifer Bender began her career as an Animal Services Officer with the Lodi Police Department. Her background and degree is in Animal Science & Business. In 2010, she was promoted to Supervisor. During the last 22 years of service, she has been awarded the Lodi Police Department's Employee of the Year in 2010 and 2014, the Unit Citation in 2014, and Employee of the Quarter with the City of Lodi. She serves as the CEO on the Lodi Animal Services Foundation Board.

 I knew from the start of my career I wanted to make a difference in our community, evolve the shelter, and care of animals to a higher standard. I strive to improve our city shelter, make a difference in how the shelter is perceived by the community and bring innovative ways to improve overall. We are the voice for the animals, they need us as well as we need them. 

Animal Services Officer Jordan Kranich

Animal Services Officer (ASO) Jordan Kranich started with the department in 2016. He was awarded the Lodi Police Department's Employee of the Year in 2018. ASO Kranich serves as a liaison on the Lodi Animal Services Foundation Board. His determination to improve the shelter and engage the community has been evident. From Fun Runs with Tokay High School, play yard and shelter building improvements, Kranich continues to push for the best care and conditions for shelter pets as well as the staff and volunteers who care for them.   

Animal Services Officer Katie Kooyman

Animal Services Officer (ASO)  Katie Kooyman began her career with Lodi Police Department in 2013. During her childhood years, there was always an animal in Katie's life, be it rabbit, dog or cat. She was the designated caretaker for neighboring pets while their owners vacationed. After graduating high school, she earned a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Sociology. Katie has always invested her interest in animal control by volunteering  her time with animals, being an active contributor to the Lodi Animal Services Facebook page, and being a liaison for the Lodi Animal Services Foundation Board.