Tammy has worked in animal rescue for more than 30 years and channeled her passion into the formation of Friends of Ashe County Animal Shelter in 2024 before it merged with Ashe Humane Society. Tammy's extensive network within the rescue community enables AHS to rescue, foster and find loving homes for more animals each year. When Tammy isn't wrangling cats and dogs, she helps humans by performing CT imaging at a local hospital. Tammy and her husband Dahr share their home and lives with their diva dog, Hazel, their black cat, Maurice the Marvelous, and a rotating roster of foster cats and dogs waiting for their forever homes.

Nikki has been involved in animal rescue for 12+ years, beginning in Charlotte, NC, and continuing in Ashe County when Friends of Ashe Animal Shelter was first established. In her multiple roles with Ashe Humane Society, she also serves as Social Media Coordinator and is a cat foster.

A native of the High Country, Nikki returned to Ashe County in 2021 with her husband, daughter, and five rescue cats, excited to give back to the community she has always called home. 

With a background in business, human resources, and veterinary medicine, Nikki brings compassion and organization to her work with AHS. She is honored to serve on the board and remains committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of animals and the people who care for them.

Beth is a long-time animal lover and pet parent who returned to her Ashe County roots with her husband Henry after they retired in 2024.  She began volunteering with Friends of Ashe Animal Shelter in 2025 and supported the merger of FAAS and Ashe Humane Society by managing publicity and redesigning the AHS website. Beth and Henry most recently adopted Missy, a toy American Shepherd, and Bob the Cat from FAAS. In addition to supporting her fellow Board members she puts her communications experience to work managing the AHS website and helping respond to citizen calls and emails.

A Grayson County, VA native, Julie has lived in this area her entire life. 
Her animal rescue journey began as a volunteer with Friends of Ashe Animal Shelter, delivering pet food and supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. When FAAS merged with Ashe Humane, Julie began helping with the monthly spay and neuter transports.
A banker by trade, Julie is grateful that her job allows her flexibility to volunteer in animal rescue. Outside of work and volunteering, Julie and her husband Chris care for their five dogs and nine cats, all of whom are rescues.
Animals have always been a big part of Julie’s heart, and she is grateful to be able to give back to them and the community she has always called home.