President Catherine Dawson
Legal Counsel
Catherine has been a practicing lawyer for over 20 years and has focused on advising technology companies and their boards of directors. Catherine is currently Chief Legal Officer of Affinipay. and was previously with Spiceworks, Inc, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, PC. She has focused on corporate governance, venture capital and private equity financings, mergers & acquisitions as well as cybersecurity and data privacy issues. Although not a native Texan, Catherine has lived happily in Austin since May of 1999 – despite the cedar fever. Catherine has two very talkative pre-teen daughters, enjoys tennis and her Peloton.
Catherine has been a practicing lawyer for over 20 years and has focused on advising technology companies and their boards of directors. Catherine is currently Chief Legal Officer of Affinipay. and was previously with Spiceworks, Inc, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, PC. She has focused on corporate governance, venture capital and private equity financings, mergers & acquisitions as well as cybersecurity and data privacy issues. Although not a native Texan, Catherine has lived happily in Austin since May of 1999 – despite the cedar fever. Catherine has two very talkative pre-teen daughters, enjoys tennis and her Peloton.
Vice President Monica Cosby
Founder One Good Turn, RED Arena Round-Up Committee Chair
Austin, Texas
Monica, a University of Texas business school graduate, gained fifteen years of experience in business operational consulting. She then used this knowledge to provide financial management services to public schools and non-profit organizations for over ten years.
Monica began her career at Arthur Andersen Consulting, specializing in enterprise-wide system implementations. She left Andersen to build a software company, Razza Solutions, alongside her husband, where she managed the financial and legal aspects of the business. After successfully selling the company, Monica shifted her focus to non-profit work. Her most notable accomplishments include Round Rock ISD, where she implemented accounting systems and web services for the ISD and their related PTAs, provided accounting services, including 990 tax reporting for the larger schools in the district, and served as treasurer for six years.
In 2016, Monica co-founded One Good Turn (OGT), a non-profit organization that provides medical education and services to neglected communities internationally. At OGT, Monica served on the board and managed financial operations for three years.
At RED Arena, Monica has been serving as a volunteer and a Round-Up Chair for the carnival since 2014. This particular work has been the most rewarding as it involves directly working with the community and the spirit of RED Arena.
Austin, Texas
Monica, a University of Texas business school graduate, gained fifteen years of experience in business operational consulting. She then used this knowledge to provide financial management services to public schools and non-profit organizations for over ten years.
Monica began her career at Arthur Andersen Consulting, specializing in enterprise-wide system implementations. She left Andersen to build a software company, Razza Solutions, alongside her husband, where she managed the financial and legal aspects of the business. After successfully selling the company, Monica shifted her focus to non-profit work. Her most notable accomplishments include Round Rock ISD, where she implemented accounting systems and web services for the ISD and their related PTAs, provided accounting services, including 990 tax reporting for the larger schools in the district, and served as treasurer for six years.
In 2016, Monica co-founded One Good Turn (OGT), a non-profit organization that provides medical education and services to neglected communities internationally. At OGT, Monica served on the board and managed financial operations for three years.
At RED Arena, Monica has been serving as a volunteer and a Round-Up Chair for the carnival since 2014. This particular work has been the most rewarding as it involves directly working with the community and the spirit of RED Arena.
Secretary Pamela Fricke
Apple Inc.
Pamela Fricke has worked for Apple Inc., in Austin, for over 22 years primarily with the Americas Operations team. She is currently a member of the Watch team and in this role she manages new product launches and is responsible for supporting all sales channels, including online, Apple Retail and resellers like Best Buy. One of her proudest moments at Apple was being awarded the Award of Excellence MVP of the Year related to her Supply/Demand management of Apple’s Latin American countries.
Pamela holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management. She speaks Spanish fluently and is conversant in Portuguese.
She has had a lifetime commitment to horses and has bred, raised, trained and shown Arabians most of her life. She’s an accomplished equestrian who has competed internationally and holds National titles on a gelding she raised and trained. She is very passionate about the development of young horses and horses with a difficult demeanor. She loves trail riding and travels yearly with friends to New Mexico, Oklahoma or Arkansas. When she’s not in the saddle, she enjoys saltwater fishing, cooking, traveling and raising goats and chickens at her home in Dripping Springs.
Pamela Fricke has worked for Apple Inc., in Austin, for over 22 years primarily with the Americas Operations team. She is currently a member of the Watch team and in this role she manages new product launches and is responsible for supporting all sales channels, including online, Apple Retail and resellers like Best Buy. One of her proudest moments at Apple was being awarded the Award of Excellence MVP of the Year related to her Supply/Demand management of Apple’s Latin American countries.
Pamela holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management. She speaks Spanish fluently and is conversant in Portuguese.
She has had a lifetime commitment to horses and has bred, raised, trained and shown Arabians most of her life. She’s an accomplished equestrian who has competed internationally and holds National titles on a gelding she raised and trained. She is very passionate about the development of young horses and horses with a difficult demeanor. She loves trail riding and travels yearly with friends to New Mexico, Oklahoma or Arkansas. When she’s not in the saddle, she enjoys saltwater fishing, cooking, traveling and raising goats and chickens at her home in Dripping Springs.
Treasurer Aimee Smith, CPA
Maxwell Locke & Ritter
Lakeway, Texas
Aimee is a licensed certified public accountant working in the tax department at Maxwell Locke & Ritter. Prior to joining ML&R, she worked in both public and private industry tax practice. She has experience with a variety of clients ranging from small individual tax returns to very large consolidated, multi‐state corporations.
Aimee graduated Louisiana Tech University magna cum laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business. She went on to earn her MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University.
Aimee grew up in Louisiana where her love for horses began. It all started with riding trail horses, working on the family horse farm, working (and playing) with the foals they raised and, eventually, showing Tennessee Walking Horses. Her show career ended with a Reserve World Championship and a fourth place World Grand Championship finish.
Aimee is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of CPAs. She is a past member of the Tennessee Society of CPAs and past member and officer of the Nashville Chapter of Tax Executives Institute.
Lakeway, Texas
Aimee is a licensed certified public accountant working in the tax department at Maxwell Locke & Ritter. Prior to joining ML&R, she worked in both public and private industry tax practice. She has experience with a variety of clients ranging from small individual tax returns to very large consolidated, multi‐state corporations.
Aimee graduated Louisiana Tech University magna cum laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business. She went on to earn her MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University.
Aimee grew up in Louisiana where her love for horses began. It all started with riding trail horses, working on the family horse farm, working (and playing) with the foals they raised and, eventually, showing Tennessee Walking Horses. Her show career ended with a Reserve World Championship and a fourth place World Grand Championship finish.
Aimee is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of CPAs. She is a past member of the Tennessee Society of CPAs and past member and officer of the Nashville Chapter of Tax Executives Institute.
Member Jolynn joyce, DVM, Ms, DACVS
Austin Equine Associates
Dr. JoLynn Joyce is a native of Huntsville, Texas. She attended Texas A&M University where she earned both her Bachelor and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. Following veterinary school, Dr. Joyce completed an equine internship at Waller Equine Hospital and then went on to Colorado State University to complete a surgical residency. She became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2009. She was happy to return to the great state of Texas and make Austin Equine her home. Her areas of interest include lameness and surgery. She and her husband live in the area and enjoy live music, outdoors and spending time with family.
Dr. JoLynn Joyce is a native of Huntsville, Texas. She attended Texas A&M University where she earned both her Bachelor and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees. Following veterinary school, Dr. Joyce completed an equine internship at Waller Equine Hospital and then went on to Colorado State University to complete a surgical residency. She became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2009. She was happy to return to the great state of Texas and make Austin Equine her home. Her areas of interest include lameness and surgery. She and her husband live in the area and enjoy live music, outdoors and spending time with family.
Member Joe Allison
Retired Business Owner/Operator
Joe Allison is a retired business owner who now focuses on seeding and advising startup companies in the 3D printing, software and medical industries.
Joe graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1983. He then worked for Memorex, UNISYS, Hewlett Packard and 3D Systems before founding Solid Concepts in 1991. Under his direction as CEO, Solid Concepts lead the 3D printing industry for many years as the premier parts manufacturer and software provider. After selling his company, Joe subsequently served for 4 years as CEO of Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, a wholly owned subsidiary of a public company. In this capacity he managed up to 600 employees and directed all aspects of operations. He has also been instrumental as an investor and advisor in the formation, development and operation of many other companies including ALM; Structural Polymers, 3DSIM; MECHnano; ZVerse; EasyRX; Precision ADM; CollPlant; 3DM; Shattuck Labs; Gentle Giant Studios, and others. Joe currently serves as chairman of the board for Gentle Giant Studios, and as an advisor to the board for Precision ADM.
Joe Allison has also been involved in a number of non-profit organizations. Notably, Joe contributed to the formation of the 3D printing industry’s largest user group/conference by writing the bylaws and serving for 4 years on the board and the following officers positions: Chairperson; Vice-Chairperson; Past-Chairperson and Treasurer. Today this user group has over 3,000 members. Joe currently serves on the board of Madrone Ranch Property Owners Association as Treasurer and previously as President. Joe enjoys playing golf, guitar and scuba diving. He and his wife Kathy have a horse and live in an equestrian community just outside Dripping Springs.
Joe Allison is a retired business owner who now focuses on seeding and advising startup companies in the 3D printing, software and medical industries.
Joe graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1983. He then worked for Memorex, UNISYS, Hewlett Packard and 3D Systems before founding Solid Concepts in 1991. Under his direction as CEO, Solid Concepts lead the 3D printing industry for many years as the premier parts manufacturer and software provider. After selling his company, Joe subsequently served for 4 years as CEO of Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, a wholly owned subsidiary of a public company. In this capacity he managed up to 600 employees and directed all aspects of operations. He has also been instrumental as an investor and advisor in the formation, development and operation of many other companies including ALM; Structural Polymers, 3DSIM; MECHnano; ZVerse; EasyRX; Precision ADM; CollPlant; 3DM; Shattuck Labs; Gentle Giant Studios, and others. Joe currently serves as chairman of the board for Gentle Giant Studios, and as an advisor to the board for Precision ADM.
Joe Allison has also been involved in a number of non-profit organizations. Notably, Joe contributed to the formation of the 3D printing industry’s largest user group/conference by writing the bylaws and serving for 4 years on the board and the following officers positions: Chairperson; Vice-Chairperson; Past-Chairperson and Treasurer. Today this user group has over 3,000 members. Joe currently serves on the board of Madrone Ranch Property Owners Association as Treasurer and previously as President. Joe enjoys playing golf, guitar and scuba diving. He and his wife Kathy have a horse and live in an equestrian community just outside Dripping Springs.
Member Evelyn Weideman
Parent RED Arena Participant
Evelyn has dedicated her life to the central Texas philanthropic community, blending her passion for service with her knack for leadership, development, and fundraising. Evelyn has had the privilege of being involved with RED Arena since its inception as a parent of a rider and therefore is a first-hand witness and enthusiastic advocate of the wonders and benefits of hippotherapy and the incredible team at RED Arena.
As a proud graduate of the University of Texas and resident of Austin for over 30 years, Evelyn has served on the boards of Seton Hospital, Dell Children’s, and Helping Hand Home. Her years of experience as a volunteer and fundraiser, as well as parent to a medically fragile, special-needs daughter, contribute to her background in development, marketing, and event planning, culminating in her well-known reputation as a philanthropic force. Evelyn has served as the chair for numerous fundraising events, including the Children’s Miracle Network telethon, Ronald McDonald House auction, Dell Children’s gala, and, most recently, Seton Hospital gala. Her most rewarding experiences, however, stem from organizing and executing events with the children at Helping Hand Home and meals with families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
Evelyn and her husband, Wyeth, are the proud parents of twin 25 year old girls - Madison, who is studying to be a lawyer and Harper who is the rider at RED Arena.
Evelyn has dedicated her life to the central Texas philanthropic community, blending her passion for service with her knack for leadership, development, and fundraising. Evelyn has had the privilege of being involved with RED Arena since its inception as a parent of a rider and therefore is a first-hand witness and enthusiastic advocate of the wonders and benefits of hippotherapy and the incredible team at RED Arena.
As a proud graduate of the University of Texas and resident of Austin for over 30 years, Evelyn has served on the boards of Seton Hospital, Dell Children’s, and Helping Hand Home. Her years of experience as a volunteer and fundraiser, as well as parent to a medically fragile, special-needs daughter, contribute to her background in development, marketing, and event planning, culminating in her well-known reputation as a philanthropic force. Evelyn has served as the chair for numerous fundraising events, including the Children’s Miracle Network telethon, Ronald McDonald House auction, Dell Children’s gala, and, most recently, Seton Hospital gala. Her most rewarding experiences, however, stem from organizing and executing events with the children at Helping Hand Home and meals with families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
Evelyn and her husband, Wyeth, are the proud parents of twin 25 year old girls - Madison, who is studying to be a lawyer and Harper who is the rider at RED Arena.
Member Robert Dubois, MD, PhD
Dripping Springs, Texas
Robert W. Dubois, MD, PhD, is a physician, scientist, and health policy researcher, studying and working to improve the health care system. Prior to his recent retirement, he was Executive Vice-President and Chief Science Office of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), a Washington DC based think tank. Bobby’s research contributed to the scientific foundation for informed discussions about health care access, coverage, appropriate use and value.
Dr. Dubois, who is board certified in internal medicine, co-founded and led various health care research organizations in developing quality research with practical application. He was previously the Chief Medical Officer of Cerner Life Sciences, and co-founded Protocare Sciences and was its executive vice president, chief medical officer, and later its CEO.
Throughout his career, Dr. Dubois’ primary interest has centered on defining “what works” in health care and finding ways for that evidence to inform health care decision-making. He is a recognized expert in the areas of defining best practice, disease management and appropriateness of care. He has authored more than 180 peer-reviewed articles on comparative effectiveness, evidence-based medicine, the development of practice guidelines and determining the optimal use of high-cost medical services.
Dr. Dubois received his AB from Harvard College, his MD from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and his PhD in health policy from the RAND Graduate School. He is the associate editor of the Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research and is on the editorial board for Health Affairs and The American Journal of Managed Care.
Robert W. Dubois, MD, PhD, is a physician, scientist, and health policy researcher, studying and working to improve the health care system. Prior to his recent retirement, he was Executive Vice-President and Chief Science Office of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC), a Washington DC based think tank. Bobby’s research contributed to the scientific foundation for informed discussions about health care access, coverage, appropriate use and value.
Dr. Dubois, who is board certified in internal medicine, co-founded and led various health care research organizations in developing quality research with practical application. He was previously the Chief Medical Officer of Cerner Life Sciences, and co-founded Protocare Sciences and was its executive vice president, chief medical officer, and later its CEO.
Throughout his career, Dr. Dubois’ primary interest has centered on defining “what works” in health care and finding ways for that evidence to inform health care decision-making. He is a recognized expert in the areas of defining best practice, disease management and appropriateness of care. He has authored more than 180 peer-reviewed articles on comparative effectiveness, evidence-based medicine, the development of practice guidelines and determining the optimal use of high-cost medical services.
Dr. Dubois received his AB from Harvard College, his MD from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and his PhD in health policy from the RAND Graduate School. He is the associate editor of the Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research and is on the editorial board for Health Affairs and The American Journal of Managed Care.
MEMBER Treva Rumbeck
VP, Global Total Rewards & HR Operations
Treva Rumbeck has held leadership roles in HR for over 25 years and has led global teams at Dell, AMD and currently at NI where she is VP of Total Rewards and HR Operations. There have been many accomplishments over the past five years in building programs across the areas she leads and interactions with Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors, but one of her proudest accomplishments is having some of the highest employee engagements scores on her team.
Treva holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from The University of Texas at Dallas and a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources from the University of North Texas.
Treva has been volunteering at RED Arena since 2021 to learn about the organization and the great work done. She is an avid global traveler, scuba diver and Eagles fan. She also loves enjoying her home in Dripping Springs and hanging out with her two basset hounds, who are currently the main characters in a children’s book series she is working on where the message is to never let anyone discourage kids from trying new things and overcoming fears.
Treva Rumbeck has held leadership roles in HR for over 25 years and has led global teams at Dell, AMD and currently at NI where she is VP of Total Rewards and HR Operations. There have been many accomplishments over the past five years in building programs across the areas she leads and interactions with Executive Leadership and the Board of Directors, but one of her proudest accomplishments is having some of the highest employee engagements scores on her team.
Treva holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from The University of Texas at Dallas and a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources from the University of North Texas.
Treva has been volunteering at RED Arena since 2021 to learn about the organization and the great work done. She is an avid global traveler, scuba diver and Eagles fan. She also loves enjoying her home in Dripping Springs and hanging out with her two basset hounds, who are currently the main characters in a children’s book series she is working on where the message is to never let anyone discourage kids from trying new things and overcoming fears.