SPEAKERS
JESSICA ADORNO
Jessica Adorno is the owner/founder of Pupparazzi Pets Mobile Grooming. She has been involved in the grooming industry for 21 years with experience in salon and mobile grooming. Jessica was formally trained at NY Academy of Dog Grooming located in NYC and has continued her education throughout the years in breed standards, and has extensive knowledge in skin and coat conditions. Jessica is no stranger to this business and her work reflects just that. Her grooming style is a fusion of breed standards, trims, and techniques blended within everyday pet grooming. Jessica has been dubbed within her industry as the “scissor queen” due to her precise and fluid scissoring technique.
Jessica is a brand specialist for Kenchi/Joyzee grooming . She is also social media team lead for the Cuddles app. Jessica also instructs and affiliates with Groom Haus. She has worked extensively with Conair Pro Pet both on product demonstrations and has been featured in Target ads, Chewy and BabylissProPet . She assists with product development , provides groomer education and is an international educator and speaker. She also has appeared on HBO Max’s show “Haute Dog.”
Her passion is to educate and elevate the everyday pet groomer which in turn helps pets all around the world have a fantastic grooming experience.
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CHRIS ANTHONY
Chris Anthony, weary from her travails in retail management and office work, found her calling when she discovered pet grooming. Her near 20 year journey in this career has led her through many opportunities, experiences,& life lessons; including grooming and managing in both small and corporate salons, and starting her own successful house call grooming business in New Jersey. Supplementing those life lessons by educating herself on the varying aspects of her career she always sought out innovations in pet care, education, grooming
techniques, tools and products. Now her passion for grooming & education has added more in depth knowledge on scissors, scissoring techniques, ergonomics and self care to help preserve her own health and longevity in her chosen profession. She is the owner/groomer at Have Shears Will Travel, customer service/sales Vp at Evolution Shears. Chris is also honored to have co founded the New Jersey Professional Pet Groomers Alliance and serves as its current Chairwoman.
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HOSS BELYADI, M.S.
Hoss Belyadi is the president and CEO of Kontota Mobile Grooming and the founder and CEO of Obsertelligence, LLC, focused on providing artificial intelligence (AI) in-house training and solutions.
Mr. Belyadi has served as an adjunct faculty member at multiple universities, including West Virginia University, Marietta College, and Saint Francis University. There, he taught data analytics, natural gas engineering, enhanced oil recovery, and hydraulic fracture stimulation design. Mr. Belyadi has over 10 years of experience working in various conventional and unconventional reservoirs across the world. He has worked on various machine learning projects and held short courses across various universities, organizations, and the department of energy (DOE).
Mr. Belyadi is the primary author of “Hydraulic Fracturing in Unconventional Reservoirs (1st and 2nd editions) and is the author of “Machine Learning Guide for Oil and Gas Using Python.” Hoss earned his BS and MS, both in petroleum and natural gas engineering from West Virginia University.
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JULIE BERKELEY
Julie has over 50 years of experience in the grooming industry. Julie earned her Certified Master Pet Stylist credential in 1991. She has contributed to most facets of the grooming industry. Some of her key titles include: Certifier, Judge, Consultant, Educator, Manufacturers Representative, Product Developer, Retail Expert, and Salon Owner. She is a retired instructor who was instrumental in the development of the International Society of Canine Cosmetologists (ISCC) certification programs.
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JENNIFER BISHOP-JENKINS
Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins has been a Certified Master Groomer for 35 years and professionally grooming, at least part-time, for 40 years. But first and longest, Jennifer has been a teacher. She taught High School, some Junior High, and as an adjunct college History Teacher for the better part of three decades, including as an Academic Dean. Jennifer has two Masters Degrees: in History and Education. Her love for teaching is reflected in the passion with which she always engages her audiences. Jennifer started speaking at grooming conferences, first locally then, nationally, to great reviews. Jennifer may be one of the very few Certified Master Groomers in the USA who is also a Master’s Degree educated career teaching professional. The groomer who can teach . . . the Teacher Groomer.
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PATSY BROOKS-TALLANT, PDS, ICPG, MPS, ISCC Meritus
Patsy embarked on her pet styling career in 1978 while showing Miniature Poodles. After completing her college education, she gained valuable experience across diverse sectors of the industry, including kennels, veterinary clinics, small and large salons, and corporate environments. In 1995, she founded her own grooming salon, which later expanded to encompass three salons and four mobile units. Currently, Patsy dedicates her vast expertise to overseeing the management of her mobile units and offering educational opportunities to fellow groomers. She is a co-founder of the Million Dollar Mobile series, an initiative by The Grooming Loop LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to providing educational resources and guidance to groomers worldwide, in which she serves as a co-owner and founder. Patsy holds a lifetime membership with the International Society of Canine Cosmetologists (ISCC) and carries the prestigious title of ISCC Master Pet Stylist Meritus.
Patsy is a founding member of Texas Professional Pet Groomers Association where she serves as the treasurer. Additionally, she contributes her expertise as a judge and instructor for various national pet styling competitions. Patsy’s unwavering support comes from her husband of 40 years, David. Together, they have three children (two of whom are groomers) and seven grandchildren. Patsy is also a professional DNA Genealogist with a specialization in adoption-related issues.
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DEB CLEVELAND
Deb Cleveland, with 15 years of professional grooming experience, also brings over 40 years of personal involvement with dogs through competing in confirmation and other canine sports. In 2008 Deb started transitioning from a career in the corporate world, Deb’s background included veterinary technician experience and years of competing with dogs, making grooming a natural next step for her. Over eight years in salon grooming, she consistently pursued continuing education opportunities, solidifying her skills and knowledge in the field. In attending these educational events, Deb discovered mobile grooming and decided to pursue this avenue. In 2018, she successfully launched her mobile grooming business, attributing her achievements to meticulous planning, preparation, and her prior corporate experience. Continuing education remains a key factor in Deb’s development as a groomer and entrepreneur. She is eager to impart her knowledge and contribute to the grooming community.
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LORI CRAIG
Lori Craig is the owner of Doggie Styles in Moore Oklahoma for 20 years, President of the Creative Groomers Association, is blessed to be on the Wahl Extreme Team, as well as a consultant for Espree Shampoo Company. Loris’ passion is for creative grooming, competitions, teaching creative grooming to others, and judging.
PRESENTATIONS:
Friday, November 1
2 PM – 3 PM. Room B2. Adding Upsellable Creative Styles to Your Salon.
5 PM – 6 PM. Room B2. A Salon Design from Start to Finish, Part 1. Co-instructor with Adriane Pope.
SARAH CRANMER
I’m Sarah, the passionate entrepreneur behind Fresh Mobile Dog Spa, a thriving three-van operation specializing in pampering furry friends on-the-go. With over two decades of grooming expertise, I have cultivated a reputation for excellence in pet care. Since launching in 2018, I have meticulously crafted a boutique experience, focusing on personalized service and attention to detail.
In October 2021 I welcomed the first addition to my grooming family, followed by a second groomer in May 2023. These carefully selected team members reflect my commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Despite its growth, Fresh Mobile Dog Spa maintains a small, intimate feel, fostering a close-knit community of contented clients and fulfilled employees. I take pride in nurturing a harmonious work environment where team members are valued, well-compensated, and, above all, happy. With a dedication to organic growth and a knack for assembling an exceptional team, I hope to continue to elevate the standard of mobile pet grooming with every happy groomer and client.
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MINDY DINWIDDIE, AMS, APG, Mc
Mindy Dinwiddie is the founder of Classy Canine in Litchfield, Michigan, is a certified professional groomer through the IPG and the AKC, sits on the board of the Ethics committee for the International Judges Association and is a brand ambassador for Evolution Shears.
Her professional pet grooming career started in 2007, over the last 14 years, Mindy has cultivated her skills by attending expos, seminars and private lessons from top pet stylists in the industry. Mindy is a world recognized competition groomer and was the Michigan State Grooming Team Captain. Her passion for learning and education has opened up doors as a published writer, speaker and now a lead online instructor at The Whole Pet Grooming Academy.
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CHERYL DUGAS
Owner and operator of Swampland Grooming for over twenty-five years, Cheryl has bred and shown Airedales and miniature Pinchers. She is a member of the Acadiana Kennel Club and the North American Dog Sports and Registry. She is a lifetime member of the International Society of Canine Cosmetologists (ISCC). Cheryl is an American Red Cross Certified First Aid and CPR trainer and has helped to develop the ISCC Pet Injury Prevention, First Aid, and CPR program designed specifically for pet care professionals.
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Sunday, November 3
8 AM – 1:30 PM. Pet Injury Prevention, 1st-Aid, & CPR Certification Course
DR. CLIFF FAVER
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 is the founder/past owner of Animal Health Services (at one time 10 doctors, 4 groomers, 68 employees) in Cave Creek, Arizona. He is now the US distributor for Iv San Bernard (ISB) products and an international speaker on hair and skin. He uses his business experiences as a means of merging the grooming and veterinary professions to pursue his life’s passion of healing and helping horses and pets. Dr. Faver also teaches the ISB Pet Aesthetician Certification program. He is a member of AVMA, AAHA, AZVMA, and Board member for the Burbank Kennel Club. Previously served on the Novartis Lead Committee (with top dermatologists from USA), Hill’s International Global Veterinary Board, and was active in a Veterinary Management Group.
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ASHLEY HANVEY
Ashley Hanvey began her career as a Pet Stylist in 2010. She is the owner of That Scrumptious Pooch, LLC, a Mobile Dog Grooming Business in Easley, South Carolina. She is a Hanvey Mobile Ecosystems Educator who has multiple certifications, including International Certified Pet Groomer, Petcare Dermatech Specialist, Master Pet Aesthetician, Master Groomer Behavior Specialist, and Certified Canine Esthetician. She is currently studying DAATA-ICDG certification, L.E.G.S Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation, and the Agression in Dogs Mastercourse. She maintains membership with The International Society of Canine Cosmetologists, The Association of Holistic Pet Professionals, and Pawsitiveed. Her specialties are Behavior, Handling, and Skin and Coat care.
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ANNA HAWKS, CMG, DTS, MPS
Anna hawks is an award winning Master Pet /stylist with over 40 years of experience in the grooming industry. As a second generation pet groomer, she is always willing to help the new stylist learn the trade and is glad to be a resource for all groomers.
Anna has always been a strong advocate for continuing education. She is a speaker, judge, author, consultant, certified sharpener and show’s champion Brussels Griffons. She is also an educational contributor to multiple grooming programs and an international model dog award winner.
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Saturday, November 2
1 PM – 2 PM. Room B2. The Power of Dryers.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Room A1-A2. All Other Pure Breeds: Dealing with Scary Scotties.
Sunday, November 3
8 AM – 9 AM. Room B2. BATHING, brushing & Drying: Shedding Coat Types.
Monday, November 4
8 AM – 9 PM. Room D1-D2. Fundamentals for New Groomers: Trimming Harsh-Coated Breeds: Theory.
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM. Room D1-D2. Fundamentals for New Groomers: Trimming Harsh-Coated Breeds: Demonstration.
11:45 AM – 2 PM. Room D1-D2. Fundamentals for New Groomers: Trimming Harsh-Coated Breeds: Hands-on Workshop (Lead Instructor). Assistants: J. Scott Wilburn-Woods, Julie Berkeley, Kristina Tallant.
KIRK KIMBALL
Meet Kirk, an accomplished professional driven by a passion for nurturing talent and propelling organizational excellence. Originating from the heart of Michigan, he earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Human Resources from Michigan State University. Kirk’s professional journey embarked through Raytheon’s HR Leadership Development Program, guiding him through diverse roles across different business units in Dallas, Boston, and Los Angeles.
Propelled by an unwavering pursuit of different challenges, Kirk transitioned into the field of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), an industry that provided him with invaluable insights into time-honored HR practices as exemplified by industry titans including Nestle, Danone, and Conagra Brands. His culminating experience within the CPG sector involved spearheading the HR function at a Denver-based publicly traded cannabis startup, where he rounded out his skills by embracing HR specialties previously uncharted.
Empowered by the transformative influence he wielded while steering HR efforts within a small yet growing company, Kirk’s subsequent and current role catapulted him into the leadership of HR at Barkbus. Over the past two years he has been at the helm of this luxury mobile pet grooming enterprise that champions the mission to alleviate stress for pets while extending unparalleled convenience to their devoted owners. Remarkably, in just three years, Barkbus has blossomed from its modest inception of two vans stationed in a single Los Angeles location to a flourishing fleet of more than 70 vans dispersed across seven strategic locations spanning three states.
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Friday, November 1
MICHELLE KNOWLES, MPA, PE, ICMG, MPAI
Michelle Knowles was product consultant for Iv San Bernard Pet Cosmetics, has traveled to Italy to receive advanced training in Spa Dermatology and contributed her life’s work to creating a master pet aesthetician program and a pet esthetician program for The Whole Pet Grooming Academy. She founded The Tender Paw Day Spa at Cave Creek Surgical and Diagnostic Center in Cave Creek, AZ, built the grooming department from the ground up using her expertise and knowledge of dermatological issues, grooming experience, and product and ingredient knowledge. Michelle has over 30+ years of extensive experience with fear and trauma recovery, elderly pets, and a focus on managing allergic/dermatological disorders. After further study, she achieved her dream of becoming a state certified Master Pet Aesthetician with a licensed online program to mentor future Aestheticians with her life work.
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Monday, November 4
8 AM – 9 AM. Room B1. Esthetician Program, Part 1
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM. Room B1.Esthetician Program, Part 2
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM. Room B1. Esthetician Program, Part 3
1 PM – 2 PM. Room B1. Esthetician Program, Part 4
PAM LAURITZEN, PDS, ICPG, MPS, ISCC Meritus
Pam Lauritzen has been a leader and pioneer within the Pet Styling Industry for over 50 years. She is recognized by her peers as an accomplished Pet Stylist, Pet Styling Judge, Lecturer, Author and trade Show Manager. She has authored numerous articles and has served as a field editor for Groom & Board magazine. She was also the Publisher and Editor In Chief of PetStylist, a trade publication known for its commitment to education.
Pam was selected by her peers as the first “Certified Master Groomer” and Certifier in the world and is currently the founder and President of the ISCC. Pam is in the vanguard of research and development of new and innovative pet styling techniques that improve the speed, quality, and productivity of Professional Pet Stylists.
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Friday, November 1
2 PM – 3 PM. Room B1. What’s Bugging You?, Part 1: Common Zoonotic Diseases.
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM. Room B1. What’s Bugging You?, Part 2: Ectoparasites & Insecticides.
5 PM – 6 PM. Room B1. What’s Bugging You?, Part 3: Disease Prevention & Control.
Saturday, November 2
8 AM – 9 AM. Room B2. Shear Fitting & Ergonomics, Part 1: Finding the Right Shear for You.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Room D. Fundamentals for New Groomers: Stress-free Canine Handling Techniques.
SAMANTHA PALYA
Samantha Palya started her grooming career in the year of 1996 at Great Lakes Academy of Professional Pet Styling. She entered her first competition at the All American Grooming Show in 1996. From then she earned placements in poodles, and handstripping in her division. She was awarded Best Groomer and Best Groomed Dog in Show for a handstipped terrier at Groom Expo in 1998. She is the proud owner of Absolutely Pawfect Pet Styling, Inc. for 24 years and The Enrichment Stylist Pet Business Consulting and Education. Samantha is a business coach for T.E.S pet business consulting and education and The Dog Gurus. She holds certificates as a Pet Tech Instructor, Skin and Hair, Salon Sanitation, Canine Body Language, Dog Gurus College, Pricing for profits, Communications Skills Leader, Heroes for Healthy Pets, and many more. Samantha is the creator of Enrichment Grooming in which she introduced it to the pet care industry as a speaker for the past 3 years. In 2024 she was a judge for the Vanity Fur Rescue Round-up Grooming Competition.
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IRINA PINKUSEVICH, NCMG
Irina “Pina” Pinkusevich immigrated from The Ukraine in 1989. She realized her passion as a Pet Stylist while working part-time as a bather. In the earlier part of her career Irina worked as a Pet Stylist at some of the most high-end grooming salons in New York.
Looking to improve her skills & expand her horizons, Irina entered the world of Competitive Grooming in 2006. In her competitive career Irina has won multiple BIS & Best All Around Groomer awards. She is a two-time recipient of the Lynne Carver Award for the most Best All Around Groomer wins in 2008 & 2010. Irina was also honored to win the Liz Paul Memorial Award for the most Best in Show wins in 2010. She is the winner of the Winner’s Circle Jackpot 2011 where she won $32,500 for grooming Lucas, her champion American Cocker Spaniel. In 2013 she was the winner of another Jackpot & in 2017 she won The World Dog Show’s World Champion Award.
Irina was a member of GroomTeam USA from 2008 through 2013. She competed in the World Championships for the United States in 2009, 2011, & 2013 helping the U.S. team bring home a Silver & two Golds.
Currently, Irina is a national & international judge & lecturer as well as an ambassador for Artero. Irina was awarded the Cardinal Crystal Award for Judge of the Year 2014 & the Barkleigh Honors Award for Up & Coming Speaker of the Year 2014. She has also been nominated for multiple Cardinal Crystal & Barkleigh awards in 2015.
Irina is a National Certified Master Groomer (NCMG) with the National Dog Groomers of America. She is also a Certifier for their company.
Dedicated to improving the industry, Irina teaches at Merryfield School of Pet Grooming in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She travels the world educating through conferences and seminars. She is also an integral part of Artero’s Jornadas events in Spain and the USA.
Irina is associated with Kiyara Poodles, owned by Michael Lamb and Bill Jividen Jr.. Kiyara is a top breeder of miniature poodles in the United States. She is also associated with Kerryfield Kennels, owned by Virginia Harding & Krizma Kennels owned by Lois Grier, top breeders of Kerry Blue Terriers. With these kennels, Irina has bred and co-owned numerous champion Poodles and Kerry Blue Terriers.
Irina is co-owner of a high-end styling salon in Oakland Park, Florida: Päsh the Canine Boudoir. It is here where she is most often found grooming the amazing show dogs that are her passion.
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ADRIANE POPE
Graduated from the Southern Institute of Pet Grooming in February 1992. She started Adriane’s Groom and Go 30 years ago in 1994. She Started competing in all breed grooming competition 1994 with multiple placements. She had 2 group placements in 1998. Started creative grooming 1998 and she was in love. Creative has been her passion for 25 years. She has won multiple placements over the years. She has 2 Groomer to Groomer covers, received The spirit award at the Barkleigh Honors awards in 2015, CBS morning show with her creative dogs, won 1st in the first”World Expo” World Championship Creative Grooming Competition 2017, and won 1st at Groom Expo in Hershey with her creative design 2017. She was featured in the documentary “Well Groomed “ which aired on HBO in December 2019. She has since retired from the competition ring and enjoys teaching and judging.
PRESENTATIONS:
Friday, November 1
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM. Room B2. Creative Styling Products & Techniques.
5 PM – 6 PM. Room B2. A Salon Design from Start to Finish, Part 1.
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM. Room B2. A Salon Design from Start to Finish, Part 2.
Saturday, November 2
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Room C2. Hands-on with Model Paws: Creative Nail Painting.
Sunday, November 3
2 PM – 5 PM. Hands-on with Model Dog Heads: Fully Blown Creative Design or Asian Fusion with a Touch of Color.
STARLA PRICE
Starla Price is a Certified Master Stylist with over 45 years experience, including mobile grooming, brick and mortar salon grooming, veterinary practice grooming, as well as being an instructor at an accredited grooming school. She has won many awards as a competitive groomer, which started at the U.S. Pet Pro Classic. She is an active learner on her grooming journey, and loves to share her tips and tricks with other to help improve service to their clients. She hopes to bring insight into aspects of the mobile grooming industry that are budget friendly in order to help those that are interested in getting started in mobile grooming.
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DR. ANOOSH RAKHSHANDEH
Dr. Rakhshandeh is an expert in monogastric (simple stomach) animals. He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in the field of monogastric nutrition at Azad University, and his Ph.D. in nutritional immunology from the University of Guelph, Canada. He is a is a member of various professional societies, including the American Society of Animal Science, the American Society of Nutrition, and the Canadian Society of Animal Science. Before joining academia as a researcher and educator, Dr. Rakhshandeh worked in the animal industry for more than seven years where he oversaw nutritional research, least-cost feed/food formulation, and quality control efforts. As an academic, he has taught animal nutrition to myriad students at the undergraduate and graduate levels at several higher education institutions in Canada and the US. His research focuses on the nutrient utilization and digestive physiology of animals, as influenced by various stressors. Dr. Rakhshandeh has published over 60 scientific abstracts, short papers, book chapters, and peer-reviewed animal nutrition and digestive physiology articles. He is currently a faculty member of Unity Environmental University, where he teaches Animal Nutrition and Nutrition of Dogs and Cats to pre-veterinarian and animal science students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He is also the co-owner of Pet Wants Lubbock.
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VICTOR ROSADO
Mr. Víctor Rosado – ICMG / NCMG All Breeds FCPR/ FCI International All-Around Dog Show Judge. All Rounder EGA Judge. International and National Master Groomer Certified. Serves as technical committee member for the FCI Grooming Commission Breeder of merit, exhibitor and professional groomer for about 30 years under the FCI registered kennel Sporting Showstars with champions, grand champions and international champions including multiple Best In Show winners and #1 Ranking dogs in multiple countries. Grooming competitor with multiple “Best In Shows”, “Best All Around” victories with more than 150 top awards in Poodles, Sporting, Handstripping, All Other Purebred Scissored Breeds and Pet Class combined. As one of the world’s top grooming judges Mr. Victor Rosado executes his assignments at shows with a wide range of technical judging in both conformation and grooming tournaments. Actively judging International and National All Breed Dog Shows and All Class Grooming Competitions worldwide. As a licensed and experienced judge one of his multiple tasks includes training and and educating experienced and apprentice conformation and grooming judges in many countries and in multiple National Canine Organizations (NCO’s) across the globe. Barkleigh Honors recipients awards in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022 World Grooming Gold Champion in Belgium 2017, Bronze Winner in 2022 Hall of Fame groomer at Groom Team USA. GT Travel Team member for Belgium 2017 and Belgium 2022 Top #1 Groomer in the ranks of United States Of America for 2017 Recipient of Barkleigh Honors Groomer of the Year award in 2017 & 2018 Recipient of Best International Groomer award in 2018/Madrid Spain World Grooming Champion Judge of the Year 2022 Ambassador, multiple brands media image for many of the top companies in the world. Affiliate for IPG International Professional Groomers in Latin America, owner of Davis Puerto Rico wholesale company and EDUGROOM educational series instructor. Host, speaker and entertainer at most of the main international grooming shows around. He is valued in the industry for being one of the top and most complete groomer, judge, speaker, coach, seminarist and presenter that we have worldwide.
PRESENTATIONS:
Friday, November 1
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Room A (A1-A2). American Cocker Spaniel – Demo.
Monday, November 4
8 AM – 9 AM. Room B2. Spanish Speaking Seminars, Part 1
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM. Room B2. Spanish Speaking Seminars, Part 2
11 AM – 2 PM. Room C2. HANDS-ON with model dog – Salon Freestyle (15ppl max)
DR. MOLLY ROWLAND
Molly started her grooming career in 2011 in a corporate salon. After a long Army deployment Molly decided the corporate salon was not the right fit and started Molly’s Pampered Paws in 2014 as a solo mobile groomer. Since then, along with her husband Todd, the business has grown to include a talented team with six mobile units and a multi-groomer salon. Molly continuously seeks to improve herself, learn ways to better the business, and provide for her team. Molly holds a Master’s in Business Education in Corporate Training and a Doctorate of Management in Organizational Leadership. Molly’s passion is education and consulting, and she is excited to share with others from the struggles and benefits she’s experienced firsthand.
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Monday, November 4
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM. Room C1. Work on Your Business, Not In Your Business, Part 1: Boundry & Goal Setting, Work/Life Ballance. Co-instructor with Todd Rowland.
1 pm – 2 PM. Room C1. Work on Your Business, Not In Your Business, Part 2: Effective Automation to Reduce Stress & Increases Profit. Co-instructor with Todd Rowland.
TODD ROWLAND
Todd has helped grow his wife’s mobile grooming business, Molly’s Pampered Paws, which she started in 2014, to include a talented team with six mobile units, a multi-groomer salon, boarding kennel, consulting division, and pet industry podcast “The Pawcast: The Business Side of the Pet Industries.” Combined with Todd’s 15+ years of leadership experience as a COO, Dr. Molly and Todd work together to combine education, experience, and best practices to help other pet professionals succeed.
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Monday, November 4
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM. Room C1. Work on Your Business, Not In Your Business, Part 1: Boundry & Goal Setting, Work/Life Ballance. Co-instructor with Todd Rowland.
1 pm – 2 PM. Room C1. Work on Your Business, Not In Your Business, Part 2: Effective Automation to Reduce Stress & Increases Profit. Co-instructor with Todd Rowland.
LAURA JAYNE SABBAUGH
Laura Jayne is the owner of Hair of the Dog Mobile Pet Spa in New York, New York. She is a competitive groomer, small business owner, artist, and personality of sorts.
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KRISTINA TALLANT
Kristina Tallant is a second-generation award-winning pet stylist with 22 years of grooming experience. In 2015, she expanded her business to include mobile grooming services. As the owner of Pawsh Mobile Pet Spa in Amarillo, Texas, Kristina has established herself as a respected professional in the industry. She achieved the prestigious title of 2014 US Pet Pro Classic Creative Champion and has been a lifetime member of the International Society of Canine Cosmetology since the age of 10.
PRESENTATIONS:
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM. Room A (A1-A2). Creating a Styling Plan for the Doodle in Front of You. Co-instructor with Patsy Brooks-Tallant.
CODY THWEATT
Meet Cody Thweatt, a 3rd (!!!) Generation Texas Sharpener and co-owner of Fort Worth Shaver and Groomer Supply House (formerly known as Gem Grooming Supply) with his dad, Bill. FWS has been in business since 1971 and a master service center for Andis, Oster, Wahl, as well as warranty center for Double K.
Cody has been sharpening and repairing random things for over 10 years. He knows education is important and that’s why Cody is an open book and judgement free zone when it comes to maintenance or repair questions.
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RACHEL TRUMBLEY
I started as a bather in January 2000. After learning how to groom, I opened K-9 Designs at the age of 25 years old in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2006. After navigating the business world for almost 14 years, I launched my first mobile grooming van in 2020. I have attended expos all over the country to learn and network to grow my business & skills.
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CHRISTINE VILLANI
Hey gang I’m Christine Villani and I was born and raised in a small town outside of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. From an early age, my life revolved around animals – wild and domestic – beginning with my mom’s Golden Retrievers and the wildlife surrounding our home. My intense passion for animals is immeasurable in fact when I graduated grooming school in 2013 I immediately knew that, “Day 1 of grooming school was the first day of my life!”
I’m committed to providing exceptional pet grooming services and helping to educate our clients through the international training I received by attending pet grooming expos all over North America. I have a varied and diverse experience, expert handling techniques, and easy-going nature have afforded me the ability to build trust and bonds with all types of dogs – Many with special needs, like energetic puppies, rescues, and dogs who suffer from anxiety especially at grooming appointments.
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JOEY VILLANI
In 1998, Joey purchased the Nash Academy in New Jersey which he owned and operated until 2008. Now a well-known pet industry speaker and judge, Joey has been nominated 14 times for the Cardinal Crystal and Barkleigh Honors awards. He has been enthusiastically involved with Intergroom International for 33 years and has been instrumental in expanding the organization’s reach into Belgium, Italy, and France. Joey is one of the original members of the International Judges Association and has made many television appearances. Today, Joey continues to innovate and explore new dimensions in the pet care and grooming industry. In early 2009, Joey became part of the Animal Radio on-air staff where he is known as “The Dogfather”.
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DEBORAH WALKER
Deborah Walker is a Certified Pet Trainer, Animal Behavioralist, and Certified Master Stylist Emeritus. She is also a Certified Acupressure and Massage Therapist Meritus and Instructor. She gives symposiums all across the nation for the animal service industry, grooming seminars, rescue groups, and the private sector. She also participates in many tradeshows. Her knowledge and enthusiasm will delight, and educate all who deal with pets in their everyday life.
PRESENTATIONS:
Saturday, November 2
11:45 AM – 2:45 PM. Room C2. Paid-On Workshop: Canine & Feline Massage & Safe Handling Techniques.
3PM – 6PM – Private In-Booth Consultations.
Sunday, November 3
Private In-Booth Consultations.
Monday, November 4
Private In-Booth Consultations.
SCOTT WASSERMAN
Scott began his love of pets at the early age of 10 when he went with his father, who was a carpenter, to an Airedale Terrier breeder’s kennel to do some work. He spent more time playing with the Airedales than helping his father and this led to the attraction and love of dogs, in which he would dedicate his life to.
In 1992, Scott started a successful pet styling contest ring career and his winning began to take off. His most prestigious wins include Best Pet Stylist in Show at the U.S. Pet Pro Classic twice and the coveted Intergroom International Groomer of the Year award. Scott has had a successful international judging and speaking tour having traveled to England, Italy, Brazil, Scotland, France, Argentina, Japan, China, Thailand, Singapore, Greece, Australia, and Canada. He has received several nominations for the Cardinal Crystal Achievement Awards, winning the award of Congeniality in 2001 and Judge of the Year in 2014. He was also the recipient of the Barkleigh Honors Speaker of the Year award in 2017 and Book of the Year in 2021.
Scott is also active in the show ring as a breeder of Kerry Blue Terriers under the Kiluntin prefix.
PRESENTATIONS:
Friday, November 1
5 PM – 6 PM. Room A (A1-A2). Handstripping Techniques, Part 3: Wire Coat Demo.
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM. Room A (A1-A2). Handstripping Techniques, Part 4: Sporting Breed Demo.
J. SCOTT WILBURN-WOODS
Scott currently owns and operates two brick and mortar salons, a boarding facility as well as a mobile unit with a second and third unit on order. Scott is the co-founder of The Million Dollar Mobile series as well as an award winning competition pet stylist. Scott’s newest passion in life is to help others be as successful in the grooming world as he has become. Scott’s Personal Statement: “My career started at the early age of 10 years old when I groomed my grandmothers St. Poodle with a pair of dull kitchen shears and I guess I was hooked for life. Forty-six years in the pet industry have evolved into the best career anyone could ask for. I wake up every morning and ask myself what do I get to do today. Life sometimes will send you a curve ball, in 2020 not only did Covid change the world, one of my salons burned down in a shopping center fire. Both of these events took all of my experience and knowledge to survive as a business. Oh yeah, I’m married, have 2 rotten American Pitbull Terriers named Abraham and Cleo, 30 or so Koi fish and I love to go camping in the mountains, 4 wheeling anywhere and everywhere and speed around the lake on my Jet Ski’s.”
PRESENTATIONS:
Friday, November 1
Saturday, November 2
11:45 AM – 2 PM. Room D (D1-D2). Fundamentals for New Groomers: Trimming Standout Coats: Hands-on Workshop. Assistant Instructor for Julie Berkeley.
Sunday, November 3
11:45 AM – 2 PM. Room D (D1-D2). Fundamentals for New Groomers: Trimming Sporting Coats: Hands-on Workshop. Assistant Instructor for Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins.
Monday, November 4
11:45 AM – 2 PM. Room D (D1-D2). Fundamentals for New Groomers: Trimming Harsh-coated Breeds: Hands-on Workshop. Assistant Instructor for Anna Hawks.
JEFF WRIGHT
Jeff Wright is the Vice-President of Thera-Clean, Inc. where he focuses on day-to-day operations and assumes responsibility for improving and optimizing the efficiency of Thera-Clean. Jeff also helps to establish the direction of the company while assessing Thera-Clean’s strengths and weaknesses, and gauges future opportunities and risks. Jeff’s master degree and 20 plus years of working in sports medicine for professional sports teams give him a great insight into the scientific and biological benefits of hydrotherapy.
OLGA ZABELINSKAYA
Olga is a Nationally and Internationally Certified Master Groomer with multiple “Best in Show” and “Best All-Around Groomer” wins as well as 2 prestigious “Winners Circle Champion” titles. Olga was a GroomTeam USA member from 2008 to 2014 and received the 2009 and 2010 Cardinal Crystal American Groomer of the Year Award. Olga owns and operates grooming salon in New Jersey “Elite pet Spa & Boutique” which won a Cardinal achievement award in 2010. Her grooming experience includes styling dogs for the prestigious Westminster and National dog shows and many celebrities. Olga participates in charity events and does grooming seminars for professional groomers and pet owners worldwide. She is American, European and International grooming all breed judge. Olga produces “Modern Styles Around the World” grooming magazines/DVDs, Zolitta grooming tools and shows her AKC registered Toy Poodles under Kalinka kennel name.
VICKI ZWART
Vickie Zwart has been in the pet business for more than 20 years. She is an accomplished dog breeder and handler, and owns and works with many champion English Cocker Spaniels. She teaches grooming courses on a national level and holds a degree in Comprehensive All-Breed Grooming and Shop/Boarding Kennel Management from the Colorado School of Dog Grooming.
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