Meet the Team
Leadership
Tyler White
Director, Lamar County Animal Services
Email: twhite@lamarcountyga.com
Years of Service: 10 Years
About:
Tyler White oversees all operations of Lamar County Animal Services, including enforcement programs, shelter management, and long-term strategic development. His focus is on building a structured, accountable agency that aligns animal services with public safety priorities while improving outcomes for both the community and the animals its servers.
Animal Control Officers
J. Thigpen
Certified - Animal Control Officer I
Email: Jthigpen@lamarcountyga.com
Years of Service: 1 Year
About:
Officer J. Thigpen serves as an Animal Control Officer with Lamar County Animal Services and holds certifications in NACA ACO I and II, as well as NACA Shelter Safe. As he approaches his first year of service, he continues to build experience in enforcement, field response, and animal handling. Officer Thigpen brings a strong knowledge base in equine and livestock management, providing valuable support in large animal cases and expanding the agency’s capabilities in handling diverse animal-related situations. He remains committed to professional growth and plays an important role in supporting the agency’s mission of protecting public safety while ensuring the humane treatment of animals.
K. Hamlin
Certified - Animal Control Officer I
Email: Khamlin@lamarcoutnyga.com
Years of Service: 1 Year
About:
Officer K. Hamlin serves as an Animal Control Officer with Lamar County Animal Services and holds certifications in NACA ACO I and II, as well as NACA Shelter Safe. Hamlin brings valuable experience in the handling and care of equine, livestock, and neonatal kittens and puppies, contributing to the agency’s ability to manage a wide range of animal-related cases. With a well-rounded skill set spanning both field response and animal care, Hamlin plays a key role in supporting safe, effective operations while upholding the humane treatment of animals.
Shelter Operations Staff
A. Preston
Administrative Assistant I
Email: Apreston@lamarcoutnyga.com
Years of Service: 1 Year
About:
Ari Preston serves as the Administrative Assistant I for Lamar County Animal Services and holds certifications in NACA Dispatch Essentials and NACA Shelter Safe. She brings several years of experience working in a veterinary setting under a licensed veterinarian, along with prior experience in dog kennel operations. Preston’s background provides valuable knowledge in animal care, medical awareness, and client service, allowing her to effectively support both field operations and shelter functions. She plays a critical role in coordinating communications, assisting the public, and ensuring the efficient daily operations of the department.
M. Strom
Kennel Technician I
Email: Mstrom@lamarcountyga.com
Years of Service: 1 Year
About:
M. Strom serves as a Kennel Technician with Lamar County Animal Services and holds a certification in NACA Shelter Safe. She brings strong skills in compassionate animal care, focusing on the daily health, cleanliness, and well-being of animals within the shelter. Strom plays an important role in maintaining humane standards, supporting intake operations, and ensuring each animal receives proper care and attention during their stay.
