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.

Krystal joins Ashe Humane Society with years of experience in animal welfare, rescue partnerships, community outreach, and shelter operations. As Spay & Neuter Coordinator, she is passionate about expanding affordable and accessible spay/neuter resources for pets and families throughout our community. Alongside her husband, Jeremy, Krystal is raising four children and shares her home with two boxers and three cats. Together, they have fostered as many as nine dogs at one time, demonstrating their deep commitment to animal welfare and leading by example through service, compassion, and advocacy.