Brad Shear is the Chief Executive Officer of the Potter League for Animals. Brad served as board chair of the AAWA and continues to serve on committees for them. He also serves on the Hill's Pet Nutrition Shelter Advisory Council.

Brad was the President and CEO of the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society and a founder of the New York State Animal Protection Federation. Brad was the Director of Operations for the Atlanta Humane Society, managed the Brooklyn Shelter for New York City Animal Care and Control, and began his animal career at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley.