National Association of Counties * Washington, D.C.      Vol. 33, No. 9 * May 7, 2001

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Mary Metzner NACo Board Member Animal Shelter Supervisor, St. Louis County, Mo.

Number of years active in NACo: 4 years.

Years in Public Office: 24 years. President, National Animal Control Association; President, Missouri Animal Control Association; President, St. Louis Police Wives Association.

Occupation: Animal control.

Education: B.A., applied behavioral sciences — National-Louis University.

The hardest thing I’ve ever done: Is go back to school.

Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: My grandmother, Frank Lloyd Wright and my father.

A dream I have is to: Build a new shelter in St. Louis County, Mo. and end unnecessary animal euthanasia.

You’d be surprised to learn that I: Am a shy person.

The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: Ride a mule down the Grand Canyon; rescue a dog off a bridge over the Mississippi.

My favorite sport is: Hockey — St. Louis Blues!

I’m most proud of: My three daughters and my grandchildren.

Every morning I read: The quote of the day.

My favorite meal is: With the family.

My pet peeve is: Nonproductive staff and administration.

My motto is: “Don’t put off until tomorrow what can be done today.”

The last book I read was: Gung Ho! by Ken Blanchard.

My favorite movie is: The Way We Were.

My favorite music is: Big band.

My favorite president is: Harry S. Truman.