Our Board of Directors and Professional Staff
MEET THE WPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are pleased to have a group of leading industry professionals serving on WPA’s Board of Directors. These dedicated individuals know the pet industry inside and out, and bring their collective expertise together to promote the health and growth of our industry—so we all benefit.
| Name | Board Position | Company | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Clevers ('21) | Chairman | Hikari Sales U.S.A. Inc. | (510) 785-3244 |
| Kim Stout (’21) | Vice Chair | Coastal Pet Products | (800) 321-0248 |
| Troy Firth (’21) | CFO | Anipet Animal Supplies Inc. | (604) 536-3367 |
| Jeff San Souci (’20) | Secretary | Hagen Group | (800) 225-2700 x 160 |
| Barry Berman (’21) | Board Member | NexPet Retailer Co-op | 212- 348-8171 |
| Dr. Chad Dodd (’21) | Board Member | Animatas Consulting LLC | (785) 393-6088 |
| Michael Johnson (’20) | Board Member | FINN CADY Strategy & Brand | (801)
671-9844 |
| Dr. Micah Kohles (’21) | Board Member | Oxbow Animal Health | (402) 867-2400 |
| Michael Lasky (’20) | Chairman Emeritus 2009-2011 | SLA Brands | 415-789-9030 |
| Michael Lou (’21) | Board Member | Patchwork Pet | 909-270-4340 |
| Keryn Rod (’21) | Board Member | American Humane Association | (800) 227-4645 |
| Heather Smith (’21) | Board Member | King Wholesale Inc. | (530) 713-5748 |
| Bill Trufant (’20) | Board Member | B & B Pet Stop, Inc. | 251-661-3474 |
| Michael Twain (’20) | Chairman Emeritus ?2017-2019 | Amazing Pet Products | (503) 239-5770 |
WPA’S PROFESSIONAL STAFF—HERE FOR YOU
The professional staff of WPA are available to provide support, answer questions, coordinate activities and ensure the association runs smoothly. Please reach out – we’d love to hear from you.
| Name | Staff Position |
|---|---|
| Victor Mason | President |
| Elizabeth Spivak | Group Sales Director |
| Jessica Guzman | Senior Director of Marketing |
| Debra Spaulding | Director of Education |
| James Keyston, CEM | Director of Sales & Sponsorship |
| Khris Berry | Director of Grooming |
| Sabra Soriano | Marketing & Sales Coordinator |
| Janelle Tamez | Grooming Coordinator |
| Eric Moore | Community Manager |
| Maryellen Mahoney | Community Manager |
| Shelly Armstrong | Community Manager |
| Li Xin Xiao | Office Manager |
| Alice Albanese | Sales & Sponsorship Specialist |
| Amanda Alonzo | Digital Systems Coordinator |
