Animal shelter consultant and author Tim Crum, of Surprise, will be a featured speaker for the third annual Ultimate Cat Conference Oct. 2–4 at Cumberland University Alumni Hall in Lebanon, TN.

According to a press release, Crum will present two workshops: “The Boardroom Blueprint: Shelter Success Starts Here” and “Shelter Under Scrutiny: What You Don’t Know Is Hurting You.”

The three-day conference attracts animal shelter and rescue professionals, veterinarians, feline-focused organizations, and cat advocates for expert-led presentations, networking, and hands-on learning focused on improving cats’ lives and strengthening the organizations that serve them.

Crum has nearly three decades of experience in the animal welfare profession. He has worked with more than 300 animal shelters and organizations across the country and has presented at dozens of regional and national conferences.

He is the author of four books in the Animal Shelter’s Guide to series, including “An Animal Shelter’s Guide to Fundraising” and “An Animal Shelter’s Guide to Board Governance.”

Crum’s consulting company is a four-time award-winning organization, and he is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the animal sheltering profession.

His work focuses on shelter operations, organizational effectiveness, leadership, governance, fundraising and strategies for creating stronger, more effective animal welfare organizations, the release noted.

For more information, visit timcrum.com or animalshelterguides.com.