the Center Board

Our Board of Directors provides leadership and fiduciary responsibility for our rescue organization, insuring the animals in our care are our highest priority. 

Rebecca Marsh-President. Rebecca brings over 34 years of leadership and experience in animal shelters and rescues. She has worked in all aspects of animal nonprofits, from volunteer management, adoption and foster programs, veterinary clinics and hospitals, development, strategic planning and fiscal oversight. Rebecca shares her home with rescue dog Lexie, rescue cat Ted and foster cat Gil. 

Julie Hurst-Vice President. Julie’s 30 years in Finance and Accounting support the Center’s financial groundwork.  She also brings extensive knowledge on nonprofits and foundations as a strong base for fiscal health and growth at the Center. Julie shares her home with rescue dog Coco.

Susan Befu-Treasurer. As Founder and President of Givmar, Sue was responsible for fiscal health and growth of the company. A deep understanding of accounting, financial PR and business tax laws, she is the perfect fit for Board Treasurer. Sue shares her home with two rescue dogs Amber and Brody.

Ashley Stubbins-Secretary. Ashley’s 20 year career in Marketing brings professional insight and execution to the Center’s Marketing strategies, Social Media campaigns, and Fundraising communications. Ashley shares her home with rescue dog Lucy and rescue cat Snowball.

Rina Larson-Board Member. Rina brings a background of International finance with extensive experience in forecasting revenue and expenses for international companies. Through the course of her career, she has implemented many projects that saved significant money and time for the companies. She shares her home with her beloved shepherd Indie.

Barbra Ristow-Board Member. With an active career of over 18 years as a professional dog trainer and business owner, Barbra’s insights into animal behavior makes her key member of the CACC rescue team. As well as opening her home to multiple foster dogs, she shares her space with therapy dog Paddy and senior dog Johnny. 

We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. 

Companion Animal Community Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization exclusively for charitable or educational purposes of companion animal rescue.

EIN # 86-2179910

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