Companion Animal Clinic Foundation (CAC)

Board of Directors

Joe Currie, DVM (Veterinarian Advisor)

Dr. Joe Currie is a retired small animal veterinarian who practiced in Moore County for 42 years. He was active in the founding of Moore Humane Society and served on its' board for many years. His cat, Houdini, was adopted from Moore Humane Society. He currently resides in Seven Lakes North in North Carolina.

Betsy Best

Mrs. Best is a long time participant in animal welfare. Past member of the Moore County Hounds and a past member of the board member of the Eastern North Carolina M.S. Society, Mrs. Best has provided support for both animal and human benefits. Currently Betsy serves on the board of the N.C. Community Foundation and the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show Foundation. A long time resident of Moore County, Betsy lives with her husband, Larry Best, in Southern Pines, N.C.

Tom Daniel, DVM (Assistant Veterinarian Advisor)

Dr. Tom Daniel, equine veterinarian with Southern Pines Equine Associates, is a long-time advocate of animal welfare organizations for both companion animals and horses in areas of cruelty prevention and rescue. Dr. Daniel worked on emergency rescue teams during Hurricane Floyd in Eastern North Carolina and is the proud owner of companion animals rescued in Hurricane Katrina. Past president Tom now assists Dr. Currie as veterinarian advisor.

Bobbie Mudge (Grant Writer)

Mrs. Mudge lives in Vass, North Carolina, with her husband, three horses, her Walker Hound (who was found on the side of the road) and her mixed breed dog from Moore County Animal Center, Carthage, North Carolina. Bobbie, who taught English, served on the Board of the Tewsbury Hospital Equestrian Farm in Massachusetts and volunteers at Sandhills Community College as a tutor. Bobbie is a past member of the Carolina Horse Park Board of Directors. Bobbie has experience in grant writing and serves Companion Animal Clinic of the Sandhills in this capacity.

Randall Phillips (President)

Randall moved to Pinehurst, N.C. in 1999 after a successful career as a corporate executive with Eaton corporation and Diamond Black Technologies. Randall has been involved in civic activities including Rotary Club, The Chamber of Commerce, and United Way. Past president of the Moore County Community Foundation, Randall continues to serve on the MCCF Board, as well as the Given Memorial Library/Tufts Archives Board. Randall and his wife,Sandra have been married 49 years. We have three children and six grandchildren, and two mixed labs, both rescues.

Andie Rose (Recording Secretary)

A native of Moore County, Andie has been interested in animal issues for many years through her career in publishing.   Andie has promoted adoption and affordable spay/neuter through voicing the issues of numerous organizations.  The founder of PineStraw Magazine, Andie presently serves as PineStraw's Creative Director.

Joel Shriberg

Joel and his wife, Sandi, retired to Pinehurst from Boston, MA. Joel owned and operated a general contracting firm. They have five rescued cats and are involved in the Feral Cat Program with Animal Advocates of Moore County. Joel serves as the head of the CAC building & grounds committee.

Elena M Avila Strom, PA-C, MHS

Elena moved to Pinehurst seven years ago from Denver as a Physician Assistant with Pinehurst Dermatology. Elena, her husband, David, and their three young children, two rescue dogs, Fruvous and Quincy live in Pinehurst. An animal lover and strong believer in the power of spay/neuter to reduce pet over-population, Elena serves as chair of the Fundraising Event Committee.

Rocco Tuzio, CPA

Rocco retired to Pinehurst, NC, and provides accounting services for several businesses in the area. His extensive background in accounting along with his activity with several non-profit organizations. Rocco served for four years as the  CACF Treasurer.

James Vancamp, Attorney (Vice President)

Graduating Wake Forest University School of Law, James Van Camp moved to Moore County 45 years ago. Mr. Van Camp was a founding director of the Humane Society of Moore County and has represented several of the local animal shelters over the years. Mr. Van Camp is a co-author of a book on criminal law. He has been President of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Chairman of the North Carolina Crime Commission, a member of the Commission for the Future of the Courts, as well as the Criminal Code Commission. He presently is a member of the North Carolina Bar Examiners. Mr. Van Camp is married to Lisa Van Camp, and has 3 children (Ashley, Rich, and Quinten) and 3 grandchildren. Mr. Van Camp also shares his home with 3 four-legged “children”, one of which was rescued from a local animal shelter last Christmas.

Deborah Wilson

Mrs. Wilson, retired Professor of History, Geography and Political Science at Sandhills Community College, has been involved with animal welfare groups through service to Moore Humane Society in Carthage, North Carolina, for numerous years. Presently owner of Artistic Kitchens & Baths in Southern Pines, N.C. Deborah initiates ways to promote the mission of Companion Animal Clinic Foundation.

Cynthia Williams, Ph.D.  (Corresponding Secretary)

Psychologist Dr. Williams has worked over twenty years in the corporate sector. Cynthia has a long history of involvement in animal causes. She was on the National Board of Canine Companions for Independence in the Oakland, California, SPCA. Cynthia served on the Board of Directors for Solutions for Animals in Hoke County, North Carolina, and most recently was involved in the Sanford Puppy Mill Rescue effort in Sanford, North Carolina with the Animal Defense League. She has four rescued dogs and two horses.

CAC Foundation:

Your Community Solution to Animal Overpopulation