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Applicant Name Suzy Armstrong
Address 110 Village Lane
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Day Phone: 919-933-8723 Cell Phone:
Evening Phone: 919-602-4916
E-mail: sra239@gmail.com
Other Information
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill
Race: Caucasian Zone of Residence: Does not apply
Employer: Franklin Street Realty
Job Title: Broker
Relevant background, education and experience:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Work Experience: Realtor/Broker in Orange County since 2001 with Franklin Street Realty and
Prudential Carolinas Realty. Environmental Consultant with Science Applications International
Corporation from 1989 - 2002. Public Information Manager with Battelle Memorial Institute
from 1973 - 1989.
Volunteer Experience: Guardian ad Litem with Orange/Chatham County since 2003 serving the
needs of children in Orange County custody. Dog trainer, foster parent, fund raiser and Board
member of the Animal Protection Society of Orange County, dba Paws4Ever since 1998.
Multiple volunteer roles in previous communities.
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Communication, The Ohio State University, 1979.
Remarks: STAFF COMMENTS: Applied 4/28/2010 for Animal Services Board. ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: 110 Village Lane is in Chapel Hill Township and Chapel Hill Jurisdiction.
UPDATED APPLICATION 05/01/2013.
Print Application Date Applied: 12/11/2013
Contact Information
Applicant Name Maureen Brown
Address 6319 Oakview Ct
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Day Phone: 919-479-8647 Cell Phone: 919-724-5668
Evening Phone: 919-479-8647
E-mail: marbrown@uncc.edu
Other Information
Sex: Female Township: Eno
Race: Caucasian Zone of Residence: Agricultural Residential
Employer: UNC Charlotte
Job Title: Professor
Relevant background, education and experience: I have an extensive background in public
administration, education, and outreach. I am a professor of public administration and teach in
the area of local government services. I am especially well versed in the use of IT to promote
government services. I have, and continue to, consult with local government agencies on
organizational performance.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: Given career advances, I finally have the time
needed to donate to a worthy cause. I have little formal background in animal services. But am a
quick study and love animals.
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: This is my first application to serve in
the community. My organizational memberships have been professional in nature.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Animal Services
Remarks:
Print Application Date Applied: 12/12/2013 5:04:21 PM
Contact Information
Applicant Name Marshall Gray
Address 304 County Seat Drive
Hillsborough, NC 272788
Day Phone: 919-541-4303 Cell Phone:
Evening Phone: 434-401-8626
E-mail: msgj@hotmail.com
Other Information
Sex: Male Township: Hillsborough
Race: Caucasian Zone of Residence: Hillsborough Twnshp - In City
Limits
Employer: US Public Health Service / US EPA Homeland Securit
Job Title: Progam Manager/ Industrial Hygienist / Commanding
Relevant background, education and experience: Regulatory attorney (licensed in California)
with experience drafting legislation and public policy experience, particularly in the area of
animal policy. I previously lived in Orange County, NC, from 2002-2006, lived in Durham
County from 2007-2010, and relocated back to Orange County (Eno Township) as a homeowner
in 2013. My prior relevant experience includes: • Animal Legal Defense Fund pro bono attorney
(2011-2013) • Developed Animal Law pro bono team with the law firm of Gibson, Dunn &
Crutcher LLP, focusing on legislative analysis and policy projects. Awarded ALDF 2011 and
2012 Firm Advancement in Animal Law Pro Bono Achievement Award. • Helped manage over
$100,000 as a member of the Town of Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission (2005). • Served as
Board Member and Public Relations Co-Chair of Durham County Women’s Commission (2006-
2007). • Policy Consultant for Four Feet Forward, an animal policy organization (2012) •
Completed Animal Law course through Duke University School of Law (2010) • Pro bono
counsel for multiple 501(c)3s for policy review, compliance, and guidance, including animal
rescue organizations (2010-2013)
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: No current community activities;
Member American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist; Diplomat, American
Board of Industrial Hygiene; Commissioned Officers Association of the US Public Health
Service; American Legion
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Served on the Hillsborough Water and
Sewer Advisory Committee (2007 - 2009)
Remarks: 11/19/13 - confirmed with the tax office that Mr. Gray was delinquent on vehicle
taxes. 11/22/13 - Mr. Gray confirmed that he paid the delinqent vehicle tax and this was
confirmed with the tax office. He lives in the Hillsborough Township, jurisdiction county /
Hillsborough City Limits, RI.
Print Application Date Applied: 11/19/2013 12:41:19 PM
Contact Information
Applicant Name Caroline Green
Address 108 Oak Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
Day Phone: 919-414-1453 Cell Phone:
Evening Phone: 919-414-1453
E-mail: carolinekgreen@gmail.com
Other Information
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill
Race: Caucasian Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits
Employer: InnerOptic Technology, Inc
Job Title: Regulatory and Grants Manager
Relevant background, education and experience: I served on the ASAB from roughly 2006-
2008, at which point I moved out of the jurisdiction I was representing. Since then, I ve served
on the boards of Paws4Ever and AnimalKind, and am currently volunteering as an Orange
County outreach agent for the latter. I m particularly interested in making low-cost spay/neuter
service available to families who need it, and more generally I m eager to help the animals of
Orange County however I can.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Animal Services Advisory Board 2006-
2008
Work Experience: 2004 - Present: Integration Engineer & Grants Manager, InnerOptic
Technology, Inc; 2002 - 2003: Research Assistant & Graduate Student, Integrated
Manufacturing Systems Engineering Institute, NC State University; 1998 - 2002: Site
Coordinator/Grant Manager, NSF Science & Technology Center for Computer Graphics, UNC-
Chapel Hill Dept of Computer Science.
Volunteer Experience: 2005 - Present: Volunteer, Orange County Animal Shelter.
Education: MS Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering, NC State University, August
2002 - December 2003; BS Mathematics, UNC-Chapel Hill, August 1996 - May 2000.
Remarks: STAFF COMMENTS: Reapplied 11/10/2013 for Animal Services Advisory Board.
Reapplied 8/1/2006 for Animal Services and Animal Shelter Design Committee. ADDRESS
VERIFICATION: 108 Oak Street is Chapel Hill Township, Carrboro Jurisdiction, and Carrboro
City Limits.
Print Application Date Applied: 11/10/2013
Contact Information
Applicant Name Beth Grooms
Address 720 CD Farms Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Day Phone: 9192254883 Cell Phone:
Evening Phone:
E-mail: river1@mindspring.com
Other Information
Sex: Female Township: Chapel Hill
Race: Caucasian Zone of Residence: County's Rural Buffer
Employer: Beth Grooms, DDS, PA
Job Title: Dentist
Relevant background, education and experience: As a volunteer with the Coalition to
Unchain Dogs, I frequently assist with building fences in the underserved areas of Orange
County. I have seen, first hand, the problems that exist in these areas in regard to the acceptance
of spay/neuter programs as well as the tethering ordinances. However, I have also seen the
positive impact of a well designed community outreach program. In addition, I am a Certified
Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed as well as a Professional member of the
Association of Professional Dog Trainers.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Volunteer with the Orange County
Chapter of the Coalition to Unchain Dogs Intake coordinator of the Great Dane Rescue Alliance
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Remarks:
Print Application Date Applied: 12/1/2013 8:36:42 PM
Contact Information
Applicant Name Maureane Hoffman
Address 5408 Sunny Ridge Dr
Durham, NC 27705
Day Phone: 919-286-6925 Cell Phone: 919-810-3868
Evening Phone: 919-493-2999
E-mail: maureane@med.unc.edu
Other Information
Sex: Female Township: Eno
Race: Caucasian Zone of Residence:
Employer: Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Job Title: Staff Pathologist
Relevant background, education and experience: I have over 40 years of experience in animal
care and training, specifically horses and cats. I have a medical and scientific background (MD,
PhD in Toxicology) which aids in the critical evaluation of evidence related to animal care and
control policies as well as the effect of policies on public health.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: I have an interest in animal welfare based on
sound scientific as well as humane principles.
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Involved is animal rescue activities
through the Independent Animal Rescue and US Equine Rescue League
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None
Remarks:
Print Application Date Applied: 12/30/2013 4:58:42 PM
Contact Information
Applicant Name Janice Laube
Address 6826 Carol Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Day Phone: 919-219-4140 Cell Phone:
Evening Phone:
E-mail: jrlaube@embarqmail.com
Other Information
Sex: Female Township: Little River
Race: Caucasian Zone of Residence: -
Employer: Home
Job Title: Owner - Horse Farm
Relevant background, education and experience:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Work Experience: I own and work a horse farm including growing and cultivating hay for sale.
Including my horses I also have 5 dogs. I would like to volunteer on a board to hopefully be a
productive team member and to make a difference in this community that I love.
Education: B.A. Theatre Arts SUNY Binghamton, NY
Remarks: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Animal Services Advisory Board and
Advisory Board on Aging 02/14/2011. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 6826 Carol
Lane,Hillsborough, NC is in Orange County Jurisdiction, Little RiverTownship.
Print Application Date Applied: 2/14/2011 9:59:40 AM
Contact Information
Applicant Name Marshall Morris
Address 1510 Darlas Walk
Mebane, NC 27302
Day Phone: 919-563-0814 Cell Phone:
Evening Phone:
E-mail: poems@mebtel.net
Other Information
Sex: Male Township: Cheeks
Race: Caucasian Zone of Residence: At-Large
Employer: Retired-US Navy
Job Title: Former Sr. Admin. Officer to the Surg.Gen
Relevant background, education and experience: I am always available and I like to follow a
policy and procedures arena as copied from my Thirty years of Military Service.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Former Vice Chair of the Sportsplex
advisory Board, Former Charter Member and 1st Vice Commandant of the Marine Corps League
of Orange County. As a former Triangle Sportsplex Maintenance Employee..I advised the Bd of
Comm. (unoffically) of the status of the building and suggested an escrow account be set up by
the sellor (Ethan Vance of Boston) for major repairs prior to the purchase of the structure by the
County. Suggested to Commissioners and the new County Manager..that an Employee Uniform
style of Tee shirt and name tag policy be implemented at the new County Animal Eubanks Road
Facilty. I Also suggested implementation of a blanket provision be commenced for the smaller
canines in the Shelter s caged areas due to the cooler and damp cement floors..
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: Sportsplex Adviory Bd
Work Experience: I am a retired thirty year Navy Medical Admin. Officer and Vietnam
Veteran. I formerly was employed at the Sportsplex for two years and now work partime at the
Carolina Fitness Center in Carrboro.
Volunteer Experience: I am a Member of the Orange County Advisory Group for the County
Sportsplex in Hillsborough. Chiarman Barry Jacobs asked me to apply for this fine position on
the Planning Board for Orange County.
Education: Middletown, NY High School - "63 AA, Business Administration, Trenton, NJ '65
BA, Business Administration, Kent State, Kent, Ohio '73
Remarks: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Sportsplex Community Advisory
Committee 7/20/2006. Originally applied fo Orange County Planning Board and Board of Health
2/1/2008, UPDATED INTEREST FOR PLANNING BOARD 04/14/2011. UPDATED
INTEREST FOR PLANNING BOARD 04/30/2012. UPDATED INTEREST FOR ANIMAL
SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD 09/10/2012. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1510 Darlas
Walk, Mebane, NC is Cheeks Township, Orange County Jurisdiction and Rural Residential.
Print Application Date Applied: 4/30/2012
Contact Information
Applicant Name Lori Shapiro
Address 4131 Red Tail Run
Efland, NC 27243
Day Phone: 919-563-0359 Cell Phone:
Evening Phone: Same
E-mail: jackandlori@mebtel.net
Other Information
Sex: Female Township: Bingham
Race: Caucasian Zone of Residence: . . .
Employer: Looking
Job Title:
Relevant background, education and experience:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Work Experience: Currently employed by and have worked for over 12 years for Orange
County Health Department as a Maternal Child Health Social Worker located at a family
medicine clinic affiliated with UNC-Health Care; have worked overall for more than 26 years as
a Masters degree Social Worker, primarily in medical care settings. Very much at ease in health
care setting, strong fluency in medical terminolgy. Strong people skills, well developed ability to
connect people with resources, and said to have a calming influence in difficult situations. (This
statement combines my work, volunteer and educational experience) For the last several years I
have been enrolled in the Animal Care Management Program at Alamance Community College.
During that time for two different semesters I completed non-paid Veterinary Technician
Internships at two different private veterinary hospitals in Carrboro. I hold several certificates
with Animal Care Technology (ACT), including Kennel Assistant, Veterinary Foundations, and
Veterinary Technician I and II. I am currently looking for a job as a Veterinary Technician.
Previously I worked for almost 30 years as a Master's level Social Worker.
Volunteer Experience: Held volunteer position on Orange County Adult Home Care Advisory
Committee for five years (1995-2000); concurrently held volunteer position for same five years
on the Advisory Committee of Retired Senior Volunteer Program through the Orange County
Department on Aging. Have been extremely active volunteer in numerous capacities for local
bicycling club and previously for very large bicyling club in the Washington DC Metropolitan
area. Have been Volunteer Coordinator for multiple projects and activities. Held position as chair
and vice-chair for several years on neighborhood association; recognized for natural leadership
skills and creative ideas. Praised for strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail. For
approximately five years I was on the Orange County Domiciliary Care Advisory Committee
and the Advisory Committee to the RSVP Program of the Orange County Department on Aging.
Education: Recently completed seven courses, including a 16 week internship in Animal Care
and Management at Alamance Community College; internship involved hands-on care at a
multi-service AAHA-accredited animal care facility (services included veterinary hospital,
gromming, and kennel); course work covered basic animal health care, zoonoses and Red Cross
Certification. Have Masters Degree in Social Work and on-going continuous training to maintain
license as certifed clinical social worker.
Remarks: Dedicated and passionate advocate of animal rescue and adoption services; adopted
my own dog from CARE (Chatham Animal Rescue and Education). Participated in a Advanced
Puppy Obedience Course at the Animal Protection Society on Nick's Road in Mebane. Posses
natural capacity towards motivating others, conducting successful public relations and
promotional activites. STAFF COMMENTS: Originally applied for Animal Services Advisory
Board 6/5/2008. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 4131 Red Trail Run is in Bingham Township,
OCPL jurisdiction. Am very interested in and committed to the issues that come under the
purview of this advisory board, and currently have the time and energy to make a contribution.
STAFF COMMENTS: Applied for ASB 5/28/2010. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 4131 Red
Trail Run is in Bingham Township, OCPL jurisdiction.
Print Application Date Applied: 11/18/2013
Contact Information
Applicant Name Pamela Wilson
Address 1019 Lipscomb Grove Church Rd
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Day Phone: 919-732-2771 Cell Phone:
Evening Phone: 919-672-6899
E-mail: pwilson42@embarqmail.com
Other Information
Sex: Female Township: Eno
Race: Other Zone of Residence: Does not apply
Employer: Farm
Job Title: Farmer
Relevant background, education and experience:
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships:
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Work Experience: Serve as Program Committee Chair Northern Orange Black Voters Alliance.
Former President of North Carolina Central University Alumni Chapter of Orange County;
Volunteer at Little River Senior Center of Durham, NC; Member of NCAE and Phi Theta
Lambda National Honor Society active member; Undergraduate from NCCU in Business
Administration and Mgmt. with minor in Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt. Currently seeking
Graduate Degree in Special Education for Children with Mild to Moderate Disabilities at NCCU.
Volunteer Experience: Volunteer at several leadership conferences and served as committee
member. Volunteer fundraiser for non-profit organizations, i.e. NAACP, NOBVA, NCCUAC,
Lipscomb Grove Baptist Church Mission; Durham Rescue Mission, Central Childrens Home in
Oxford, NC, and other local charities.
Education: B.A. - Business Administration B.A. - Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt. Seeking
Graduate degree in Special Ed.
Remarks: STAFF COMMENTS: Applied for Animal Services Baord, Hillsborough Board of
Adjustment, & Hillsborough Planning Board on 04/05/2010. ADDRESS VERIFICATION: 1019
Lipscomb Grove Church is in Eno Township, Orange County Jurisdiction.
Print Application Date Applied: 4/5/2010 11:48:58 PM
Contact Information
Applicant Name Andrew Wood
Address 203 Raleigh St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Day Phone: 919-791-6005 Cell Phone:
Evening Phone: 919-791-6005
E-mail: andrewwa@live.unc.edu
Other Information
Sex: Male Township: Chapel Hill
Race: Caucasian Zone of Residence: ETJ - Chapel Hill
Employer: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Job Title: Full Time Student
Relevant background, education and experience: Having sat on advisory boards in the
University setting, I am familiar with the professional policy making process and funding
allocation. I have also served as a chairman for a committee granting me experience in decision
making and preparing me for working in a professional political atmosphere. I am passionate
about animals - being a dog owner myself - and I would love to serve on a committee that
addresses the needs of both animals and the community. My fresh perspective as a student and
UNC-CH in combination with my enthusiasm for animal awareness would allow me to make a
positive impact on the Animal Services Advisory Board.
Reasons for wanting to serve on this board:
Personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest:
Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: II m heavily involved in UNC-CH s
student government. I have served the UNC system and community by advising members of
Tom Ross administration on various policy issues. I also serve as a chair for the Multicultural
Affairs and Diversity Outreach committee of student government. In addition, I sit on a
committee that advises UNC-CH s provost on LGBTQ issues and allocates funding to University
departments and organizations. I attend classes at UNC-CH as a full time student and am a dues-
paying member of the Young Democrats. I serve as an executive assistant to the Senior Adviser
within Student Government and sit on the University s Diversity Awards Committee.
Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards:
Remarks: STAFF COMMENTS: Originally (10/01-02/2013) applied for Chapel Hilll Library
Board of Trustees, Chapel Hill/Orange County visitors Bureau, and Chapel Hill Parks and
Recreation Commission, and Animal Services Advisory Board. ADDRESS VERIFICATION:
203 Raleigh St., is Chapel Hill Jursidiction, Chapel Hill ETJ, and Chapel Hill Town Limits.
Print Application Date Applied: 10/1/2013 11:48:19 PM