Companion Animal Clinic Foundation (CAC)

Board of Directors

Joe Currie, DVM
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.

Tom Daniel, DVM
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..

Linda Hubbard, Publicity and Fundraising
Mrs. Hubbard has lived in Southern Pines, North Carolina, with her husband, John, two dogs, Birdie and Bonnie, since 1970. Both Linda and John are avid golfers with close connections to the Golf World Magazine and the Pilot Newspaper. Linda's long-term commitment to community service through the Easter Seal Society, Keep Moore County Beautiful and as the present coordinator of volunteers for the Moore County Schools is a testament to her devotion to community participation. Linda serves on several boards including Moore Humane Society, RSVP Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, Longleaf, Lakeside Villas Homeowners Association and Keep Moore County Beautiful.

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 presently serves on the Carolina Horse Park Board of Directors. Bobbie has experience in grant writing and will serve Companion Animal Clinic of the Sandhills in this capacity.

Joel Shriberg, General Contractor
Joel and his wife, Sandi, retired to Pinehurst from Boston, MA. They have five rescued cats and are involved in the Feral Cat Program with Animal Advocates of Moore County. As a general contractor, Joel serves as the head of the CAC building renovation 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 provide him the expertise to serve as the CAC Treasurer.

Deborah Wilson, Professor
Mrs. Wilson, 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. She rescued Dolly and several cats from local animal shelters. An advocate for spay/neuter, Deborah continues to initiate ways to promote the mission of Companion Animal Clinic of the Sandhills.

Cynthia Williams, Ph.D. 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.