Kate Holmes was raised in the Sandhills, returning when she retired in 2016. She joined the CACF board in 2018 and leverages her 40-year career in advertising to write compelling grants. The fit is perfect as her love for animals is great. She has parented 11 dogs, 2 cats, 2 horses, 2 donkeys and a mini mule. BIO ›

A long-time resident of Southern Pines and Horse Country, Betsy has served on the CACF Board since 2008. She is the Vice President of the CACF and heads up our fund raising efforts. Betsy believes that every step forward in the mission is to be celebrated!

The retired founder of a local investment firm, Sam has been secretary of CACF since 2014. He enjoys visiting the beach and shag dancing.

Torie Adelman joined the CACF board in 2019. She has been a driving force in the financial stability and long-term sustainability at CACF. Torie has worked with non-profits for over 40 years, having volunteered for organizations specializing in animal welfare, child abuse, battered women, LGBTQ+ and substance use disorders. She lives in West End, NC with her spouse and two rescued Maine Coon mixes.

Salley moved to Southern Pines with her family and her two Mini Schnauzers, Ruby and James, in 2000. She has a Masters of Arts in Education and taught Art at STARRS Middle School for several years. Upon retiring, she was encouraged by several friends to join the CAFC Board in 2015. Salley is currently serving as Corresponding Secretary.

A North Carolina native, John has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as a Senior Vice President and business development officer with First Bank in Southern Pines. John has served on multiple local boards and is passionate about giving back to the community. He brings strong financial expertise and looks forward to providing guidance and oversight to the CAFC. John enjoys spending free time outdoors with his giant schnauzer, Badin, and his chocolate lab, Lucy. He is married to Jhane Mecimore and is a proud father of three children and grandfather to three grandchildren.

Bobbie has been involved with the Companion Animal Clinic Foundation since before our 501(c)3 status was established in 2005. After years of serving on the Board, she took the reins as President in 2020, stepping down in December 2024. Bobbie is an accomplished horseman, as are her husband and two sons. She spends her evenings walking her rescue dog around the horse farms in her neighborhood.

Kim Rosenberg is a North Carolina native and lifelong animal lover, moving to Moore County in 2012. After a career in real estate law and business ownership, she looks forward to bringing her legal and community experience to CACF and support its mission to help animals and families across central North Carolina.

Melissa joined the Board in 2022 and has since been in charge of CACF communications. She spends her days working as a communications consultant for non-profit clients and teaching her baby Connemara-Thoroughbred how to be a proper riding horse.

Audrey is an avid equestrian and a supporter of animal rescue groups near and far. She is currently a Director on the Board of the Carolina Horse Park Foundation and joined the CACF Board in 2021. In addition to her volunteer positions and her work as a Realtor and Broker in Charge at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Lifestyle Property Partners in Southern Pines, she competes her two horses, enjoys cycling, is a long time pilates student, and spends time with her rescue kitties, Lacey and Luna as well as her office feral-turned-semi-domestic cat fondly called City Kitty.