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7 <br /> Page 1 of 2 Thomas Gambill <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Mr. Thomas Gambill <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 9119 Bent Tree Dr. <br /> Chapel Hill NC 27516 <br /> Phone: 919-880-8432 <br /> Email: tgg@mcalesterhome.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 1970 <br /> Township of Residence: Bingham <br /> Zone of Residence: County <br /> Gender Identity: Male <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 60+ <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> Orange County Emergency Response Team (current) <br /> South Orange Rescue Squad (1970s) <br /> Orange Grove Volunteer Fire Department (2022) <br /> Orange County APS (1970s) <br /> Variety of community health committees in Durham County (1977-2000) <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> None <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Animal Services Hearing Panel Pool <br /> Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board <br /> BS Biology <br /> Graduate studies pathology <br /> Director Animal Care, Best Friends Animal Society(Kanab, UT) <br /> Volunteer medical first responder <br /> Many years of volunteer animal welfare activities, 1 year professional animal rescue and <br /> rehabilitation work <br /> Many years in healthcare executive management <br /> Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board <br /> Through the years I have seen many examples of animal neglect and abuse, and in some cases <br /> have been directly involved in animal rescue operations. I have also had experience dealing with <br /> aggressive, or reportedly aggressive, companion animals and their owners. I feel I can bring <br /> objective and fact-based judgement to controversial cases. <br /> How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? <br /> I am a scientist by training and experience. I have worked in human medicine for over 50 years <br /> and have also had some experience working in veterinary-related cases. <br />