Board Member Profiles

Cathy Lund, DVM, President

Cathy Lund, DVM, is the owner of City Kitty Veterinary Care for Cats, in Providence. She graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and later worked at the Cat Practice in New York City, where she realized that being a cat veterinarian was "purr-fect" for her. Dr. Lund also volunteers at Southside/Broad Street, the Providence Preservation Society and is a member of the Providence Historic District Commission. She is the past president of the RIVMA. Dr. Lund and her husband restored their Providence home and she enjoys painting, architecture and community development.

Henry Wietsma, DVM, MS, DABVP, Vice President

Henry Wietsma, DVM, MA, DABVP, is the owner of the Wickford Veterinary Clinic. His area of specialty is avian medicine, and he is affiliated with Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, where he sees avian and exotic patients. He is a past president of the RIVMA. Dr. Wietsma is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, and received his Master's Degree in Immunolgy from Ohio State University. He is an avid snowboarder, and also enjoys sailing with his wife and two children.

Courtney Rebensdorf, DVM, Secretary

Courtney Rebensdorf, DVM, owns and operates Oaklawn Animal Hospital in Cranston. She is a graduate of Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and is a past board member of Volunteer Services for Animals, as well as serving on numerous veterinary panels throughout the country. She has been honored by the Women's Center of Rhode Island for her Pet Safe volunteer work and she is the president of the RIVMA. Dr. Rebensdorf lives in Providence with her husband, enjoys art and music, and is a gourmet cook.

Gary Block, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Treasurer

Gary Block, DVM, MS, DACVIM, is co-owner, with his wife, who is also a veterinarian, of Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, a referral veterinary center in East Greenwich. He graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and later completed an internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston. He became board-certified in small animal internal medicine after completing his residency Purdue University. Dr. Block pursued his interests in animal welfare and the human-animal bond and received his Master's degree from the Center for Animals and Public Policy at Tufts University in 1997. He is a trustee at the Rhode Island Foundation, an adjunct professor at Tufts, and a past-president of the RIVMA.

Roy Dubs

Roy Dubs is a Rhode Island native and a founder of Ocean State Job Lot. As a successful entrepreneur, Dubs is responsible for building a New England company that now comprises seventy stores. Roy is a member of the Board of Directors of Turning Point, Therapeutic Riding which promotes riding to the developmentally challenged and to physically and emotionally impaired individuals of all ages.

Randy Kass

Randy Kass is a certified public accountant and owner of Kass & Associates in Providence. He has a long interest in animal issues, and shares his Cumberland home with his fiance, two cats and a dog. Mr. Kass is active in many non-profit ventures, including Capital Arts in Providence.

Wayne M. Kezirian, Esq.

Wayne M. Kezirian is a partner in the law firm Gaebe & Kezirian in Providence. He is a trustee of the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Elizabeth M. Myers, Esq.

Elizabeth M. Myers is a partner in the law firm Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP. Her practice concentrates in all aspects of corporate, antitrust and healthcare law, with extensive transactional experience in mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, business tax planning and equipment leasing. She represents for-profit and not-for-profit corporations, hospitals, clinics and physician groups before the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.

Lisa M. Signorelli

Lisa is a fundraising consultant. She is an avid fundraiser, having served in senior positions at the University of Rhode Island, University of Connecticut and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is a graduate of URI, enjoys dog training and lives in Providence with her husband, two dogs and 3 cats.