Allan is a founding member of MCPAW. For his involvement, love and concern for the well-being of animals, Allan received the Humanitarian Award for his work in Montgomery County, as well as in Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina. A Harvard graduate with both Masters and Doctorate of Education, Allan has served as a State Education official in Massachusetts and Illinois and was an education lobbyist on Capitol Hill. He currently serves as a consultant in community, business and real estate endeavors. He was also a founding member of the Potomac Community Centers and was honored twice as Potomac Citizen of the Year. Through the over 30 years Allan has lived in Montgomery County, he has served as Chairman of the Animal Matters Hearing Board as well as numerous other Boards. Allan and his wife of over 40 years, Ellen, have three children, four grandchildren and two grand-dogs.

Vicki Thomas has extensive experience with animal welfare organizations and nonprofits. She has volunteered at Montgomery County’s animal shelters since 2004 – when it was first run by the Montgomery County Humane Society (MCHS) and she was part of the first group of volunteers trained when the new Montgomery County Animal Services & Adoption Center (MCASAC) opened. In 2012, she was named Volunteer of the Year by MCHS. She is also a long-time volunteer for the Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County. In her career, she has worked for various nonprofits including Freedom House, The Albert Shanker Institute, and the Foundation for a Democratic Education. She is currently owned by seven rescued cats and a rescued dog. She holds a B.A. in Government from the College of William and Mary and a Master’s in Public Administration from George Washington University.

Arman is a dedicated volunteer ambassador at MCASAC focusing primarily on the dogs. As a volunteer, Arman assists in taking dogs out for walks, cleaning kennels, and providing much needed TLC. Additionally, he takes some of the more stressed dogs on regular outings to give them a break from the shelter environment, and give them more exposure to potential adopters. Arman has two years of banking experience with Suntrust and M&T Bank, and is currently pursuing a career in property management. Arman is also pursuing a BBA in accounting, expecting to transfer-graduate from the University of Maryland at College Park. Between juggling school, work, and volunteerism, Arman enjoys going on hiking adventures with his dog, Autumn. Animal welfare can be overwhelming yet compelling, which is why Arman recognizes the importance of community involvement. It is one of his projects to get people, young and old, more involved in volunteerism whichever their cause may be. Arman plans on joining the lobbying efforts focused on the fight against abuse, and discrimination, specifically BSL (Breed-Specific Legislation).

Patrick is Executive Vice President of Capital Bank NA which serves the greater Washington and Baltimore area business communities. He has been a community banker for 40 years and has also been very active in the non profit community for several years serving on many boards to help make a difference in our community. Patrick and his wife Dee are dog lovers who have raised, fostered and adopted several Siberian Huskies over the last 30 years. Patrick has been involved with McPaw from it’s inception through his long term friendship with Steve Landsman and was also involved with the Board of Second Chance Wildlife Center for many years serving as Vice Chairman of the Board. Our pets keep us grounded showing the unconditional love on a daily basis and it is important that they have a strong and active support system.

Zsuzsi Zetlin is a personal fitness trainer throughout the Washington Metro region, a devoted fundraiser for animal organizations, and a strong advocate for the well-being of all animals. Zsuzsi received the President’s Volunteer Service Award in 1998 for establishing and volunteering at the Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge in Taylor, Texas. Presently, Zsuzsi is a volunteer at MCASAC, a place she refers to as “the most extraordinary place I have ever worked.” Zsuzsi is married to Mark, and has 2 daughters, Sherri and Julie (a former 2012 US Olympian). Zsuzsi’s daughters have followed in her footsteps in rescuing animals. Today, the Zetlin family includes Sobe, a 10 years young furry bundle of joy Pomeranian rescued from Miami; Lola and Remy, 2 years young bonded luvbugs rescued from Los Angeles; and Potyi, a newly rescued cat brought from Hungary. Zsuzsi became involved with MCPAW in October of 2015, wanting to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the animals residing at MCASAC and help facilitate their adoption.