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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff San Souci | Chairman | Hagen Group | (800) 225-2700 ext.160 |
| Michael Lou | CFO | Patchwork Pet | (909) 270-4340 |
| Heather Coots | 1st Vice Chair | King Wholesale, Inc. | (530) 713-5748 |
| Chris Clevers | 2nd Vice Chair | Hikari Sales U.S.A. Inc. | (510) 785-3244 |
| Bill Trufant | Secretary | B & B Pet Stop, Inc. | (251) 661-3474 |
| Antoine Seailles | Board Member | Pet Food Experts | (800) 637-7338 ext.3232 |
| David Dieter | Board Member | ZooMed | (805) 542-9988 |
| Dr. Micah Kohles | Board Member | Oxbow Animal Health | (402) 867-2400 |
| Jay Springer | Board Member | Pet Supplies Plus | (000) |
| Jennifer Larsen | Board Member | Fire House Pet Shop | (509) 668-7387 |
| Keryn Rod | Board Member | Animal Welfare Strategies | (561) 703-2632 |
| Kim Stout | Board Member | Coastal Pet Products | (800) 321-0248 |
| Sandy Moore | Board Member | Segrest Farms | (813) 677-9196 ext.1223 |
| Sarah Goldberger | Board Member | Lord Jameson | (985) 805-6735 |
| Barry Berman | Chair Emeritus | NexPet Retailer Co-op | (212) 348-8171 |
| Michael Lasky | Chair Emeritus | SLA Brands | (415) 789-9030 |
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 |
| Mike Karsting | SVP of Events |
| Pete Risano | VP of Membership and Partnerships |
| Jessica Guzman | VP of Marketing |
| Elizabeth Spivak | VP of Sales |
| Debra Spaulding | Director of Education |
| James Keyston, CEM | Director of Sales & Exhibitor Services |
| Janelle Tamez | Director of Grooming & Pet Services |
| Sabra Soriano | Marketing Manager |
| Eric Moore | Account Executive for Live Animals, Aquatic, WPA365 and New Product Showcase |
| Shelly Armstrong | Client Engagement Manager |
| Maryellen Mahoney | Special Projects Manager |
| Lixin Xiao | Comptroller |
| Alice Albanese | Account Executive |
| Deanna Webb | Sales Coordinator |
