The AARF Board of Directors was formed in 2000. Through their efforts and guidance, AARF hopes to be able to help many more Richmond animals. Please read below to find out more about the exceptional people who comprise our Board of Directors.

Jonathan Campbell

Jonathan is an attorney with Williams, Mullen, Clark & Dobbins. He looks forward to being active in the fundraising efforts of AARF.

James Hunter, Jr. DVM

Dr. Hunter is a native of the West End of Richmond. He is married and the proud father of 2 children. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the Virginia Tech College of Veterinary Medicine. While at Virginia Tech Dr. Hunter was elected to membership in the Phi Zeta Honor Society and graduated in the top 10% of his class. He is currently a member of the American Medical Association. Dr. Hunter is an approved AARF Vet, AARF adoptor, and pet owner.

Sue Mullins

Sue is director of equine programs and sponsorships with Atlantic Rural Exposition. Sue is active with a number of non-profit and civic associations including the Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squad dedicated to Richmond's police horses.

Janice Lynch

Janice, a long-time AARF volunteer and acting "Dog Chair" since "97, also served as President of AARF for the years 1998 & 99. With husband Mark and son Dylan, who also volunteer their time, moved to Richmond from Ct. in Jan. of '97 and quickly became involved in the welfare of the animals of AARF and the day to day work involved with rescue .

Kat Simons

Kat joined our Board of Directors in 2002. She is a very popular DJ on Lite 98 who often helps promote animal events. Kat has helped AARF by being the emcee for Paws in the Park and An Evening with AARF.

Cindy Chiles-Smith

Cindy first joined AARF about 2 years ago when she ran into one of AARF's stands at Petsmart. She volunteered to help bottle-feed kittens and then puppies. Cindy has been rescuing and fostering puppies and dogs ever since. She helps at the adoption stands, submits web site articles & pictures to the Petfinders web site, sends updates to the AARF web site, and makes deliveries. Cindy has also been instrumental in helping with various fundraising events such as the auction and Paws in the Park, as well as obtaining donations for AARF.