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Owner/President
Absolutely Pawfect Pet Styling
Samantha Palya started her grooming career in the year of 1996 at Great Lakes Academy of Professional Pet Styling. She entered her ... Read More.
Consulting Veterinarian
Nelva J. Bryant, DVM, MPH, is the Consulting Veterinarian at Delta Cargo. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and ... Read More.
CEO
Retro Stylist Wear
Elli found her passion for grooming over a decade ago when she started as a bather at PetSmart. Not long after training to be a groomer ... Read More.
Owner
Classy Canine
Mindy Dinwiddie owns Classy Canine in Litchfield, Michigan. She began grooming in 2007, having her own shop by 2008. Starting in a back ... Read More.
Owner
Awesome Paws Pet Salon
Denise Heroux has over 25 years of grooming experience, is an educator and speaker, and owns Awesome Paws Pet Salon; a Cleveland-based ... Read More.
Owner-Operator
Glamorous Paws
Sierra Elbert’s passion for education and safety in the dog grooming industry began at age ten while assisting in her ... Read More.
Owner
Primp My Pet LLC
Imani owns Primp My Pet LLC in Atlanta. Imani has been grooming for over 12 years and has owned her own business for the last 5 years. ... Read More.
Furry Tails Grooming Salon & Spa
My name is Anjie Coates, I’ve been grooming for 32 years. I am the co-owner of Furry Tails Grooming Salon & Spa in Holden, ... Read More.
Owner
Adriane's Groom & Go Mobile Grooming
Adriane Pope graduated from the Southern Institute of Pet Grooming and has been grooming since 1992. She has had a successful mobile ... Read More.
Master Groomer, EDUGROOM
Victor Rosado is a valued part of the industry as being one of the top groomers, active speakers, coaches, and presenters that we have ... Read More.
Have Shears Will Travel, Owner
Chris Anthony, weary from her travails in retail management and office work, found her calling when she discovered pet grooming. Her ... Read More.
Releve’ Bichons
Shannon Tupes is a certified master groomer and a member of Groom Team USA. She has owned several successful grooming salons throughout ... Read More.
Here Comes the Groom Mobile
Jay owns Here Comes the Groom mobile in Tennessee. Jay has won multiple BIS and BAA awards. Jay was on the Gold Medal winning GroomTeam ... Read More.
Health Technology Professional Products Inc. / Riverwalk Pet Resort
Chris Quinlan grew up in a family business that has specialized in hospital hygiene, sanitation, laundry, odor control and floor care ... Read More.
The Paragon School of Grooming, VP of Sales, Marketing and Business Development
Joe Zuccarello has had a long career in the pet industry, spanning over 35 years. First starting in the services sector, leading a team ... Read More.
Elite Pet Spa & Boutique
Olga is a Nationally and Internationally Certified Master Groomer with multiple “Best in Show” and “Best All-Around Groomer” wins as ... Read More.
Pet Stylist
The Velvet Touch Pet Salon
Tammy has been grooming for 30 years and manages a busy upscale salon in Hinsdale, IL. Tammy competed for years and won many Best in ... Read More.
Pet-Ag, Inc. Director, R&D and Formulation for Fresh ‘n Clean®
Dr. Dale Sanson has been a Formulation/Organic chemist for over 30 years and obtained his doctorate at the University of Missouri, ... Read More.
Pawsitive Educational Training, Owner
Mary Oquendo is a Certified Master Pet Tech Instructor and recipient of the 2012 David Salzberg Award for Outstanding Achievement in ... Read More.
Jodi Murphy Grooming Products
Jodi Murphy is a Certified Master Pet Stylist. She has been a member of GroomTeam USA for four years ranking within the top four ... Read More.
Angela’s Grooming
Angela Kumpe has made a career out of creative styling. Some of her accomplishments include over 70 creative placements since 2002, 5 ... Read More.
IV San Bernard, Managing Partner
Dr. Cliff Faver graduated with a BS in Biology and a BA in Chemistry before going on to get his Veterinary degree in 1987 from CSU. He ... Read More.
International Professional Groomers
Linda is an International Certified Master Groomer and grooming certifier with International Professional Groomers. As a competitive ... Read More.
DiMarino & Associates, President
Teri is a long time veteran of the pet styling industry, having owned and operated a successful South Florida salon for nearly thirty ... Read More.
That Groomer Guy Mobile Pet Grooming
Jonathan David has had a very diverse career in the dog world. From a young age, he began in the show ring breeding and exhibiting ... Read More.
Pretty Paws LLC, Owner
Beth has dedicated 25+ years to the pet-care industry. Beth owns Pretty Paws LLC, headquartered in Harrison, N.Y. She teaches grooming ... Read More.
Doggie Styles
Lori Craig is the owner of Doggie Styles in Moore Oklahoma for 20 years, President of the Creative Groomers Association, is blessed to ... Read More.
