Nancy May

San Antonio Humane Society
President/CEO

San Antonio native, Nancy F. May, is the President/CEO of the San Antonio Humane Society. Nancy is also a Certified Trust Financial Advisor (CTFA) and has a strong background in banking.  She “retired” in 2009 as Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor for Broadway National Bank. With more than 30 years of successful business experience, Nancy is continuing her path of business prosperity and excellence as she promotes the San Antonio Humane Society in all venues. She began working at the SAHS in 2009 part-time and the role evolved into CEO in 2011. Currently her mission is to continue cultivating working relationships with the City of San Antonio, grow lasting partnerships with organizations concerned with animal welfare, and oversee the operations of the San Antonio Humane Society and its 90+ employees - all to help people and the dogs and cats of the shelter, San Antonio and surrounding areas.  Nancy has been the recipient of many awards during her working years; some of which include:

• Recipient of Women’s Leadership Award from the San Antonio Business Journal

• Recipient of the Women Business Leaders Hope Award from the Ford Motor Company and the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.   

• Recipient of the Patriotic Employer Award from the Department of Defense

In addition, Nancy is incredibly philanthropic with her time, talents and treasures to other non-profits throughout San Antonio and the surrounding areas.   She serves on many boards currently and in the past - such as the Science Mill, the Charles Baumberger, Jr. Endowment, the Genevieve and Ward Orsinger Foundation, the Board of Regents of Texas Lutheran University, WINGS, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, and the Harvey E. Najim Charitable Foundation – among just a few.  Nancy also enjoys spending time with her daughters, Chrissy and Melissa and her four wonderful grandchildren – Carter, Madyson, Camille and Harper.