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HSFC President Leaves for Angels Among Us Organization

Lance White departs Humane Society of Forsyth County to become CEO of Alpharetta-based pet rescue group.

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The president of the Humane Society of Forsyth County (HSFC) was named Chief Executive Officer of the Alpharetta-based Angels Among Us Pet Rescue (AAUPR) this past week.

During his five years as president of HSFC, Lance White increased the number of lives saved from an average of 300-400 annually to more than 1,700 animals saved in 2013, on an operating budget of less than $500,000.

Additionally, White was instrumental in opening a thrift store in 2010 that directly supports the HSFC and continues to make a strong financial contribution to their organization.

HSFC Vice President Mark Schullstrom has been named the nonprofit volunteer organization’s new president.

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Founded in 2009, Angels Among Us Pet Rescue is a rapidly-growing volunteer-based 501(c)(3) non-profit charity dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of dogs and cats from high-kill shelters in Georgia. Operating through a network of more than 350 foster homes in the metropolitan Atlanta area, the organization saved nearly 2,000 animals in 2013 according to a news release.

“I am extremely excited about the opportunity to work with such a great organization,” White said in a statement. “The volunteers who work with Angels are the reason they have accomplished so much in just five short years. They have the biggest hearts of anyone – giving time, money and endless devotion to benefit the animals. I look forward to meeting all of the Angels and hearing their wants, needs so I can help make this organization the best it can be. Thank you to the founders and the core group who run Angels Among Us for your support during this time of change.”

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White grew up in Roswell, and holds a degree in marketing and advertising from Georgia State University. His many accomplishments include owning and operating a successful private business for many years prior to accepting the position with HSFC.

LuAnn Farrell, co-founder of Angels Rescue, expressed enthusiasm concerning the addition of White as the new CEO: “We are excited about the experience, talents and vision Lance brings to Angels Among Us, and we look forward to his leadership in saving even more lives in 2014.”

For information on how to donate and/or volunteer, please visit www.angelsrescue.org.



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