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 | CFO | Hagen Group | (800) 225-2700 ext.160 |
| Keryn Rod | 1st Vice Chair | Animal Welfare Strategies | (561) 703-2632 |
| Heather Coots | 2nd Vice Chair | King Wholesale, Inc. | (530) 713-5748 |
| Michael Lou | Secretary | Patchwork Pet | (909) 270-4340 |
| Barry Berman | Chairman | NexPet Retailer Co-op | (212) 348-8171 |
| Bill Trufant | Board Member | B & B Pet Stop, Inc. | (251) 661-3474 |
| Kim Stout | Board Member | Coastal Pet Products | (800) 321-0248 |
| Dr. Micah Kohles | Board Member | Oxbow Animal Health | (402) 867-2400 |
| Michael Johnson | Board Member | FINN CADY Strategy & Brand | (801) 671-9844 |
| David Dieter | Board Member | ZooMed | (805) 542-9988 |
| Sandy Moore | Board Member | Segrest Farms | (813) 677-9196 ext.1223 |
| Sarah Goldberger | Board Member | Lord Jameson | (985) 805-6735 |
| Antoine Seailles | Board Member | Pet Food Experts | (800) 637-7338 ext.3232 |
| Michael Lasky | Chair Emeritus | SLA Brands | (415) 789-9030 |
| Michael Twain | Chair Emeritus | Amazing Pet Products | (503) 239-5770 |
| Chris Clevers | Chair Emeritus | Hikari Sales U.S.A. Inc. | (510) 785-3244 |
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 | Senior Director of Sales & Sponsorships |
| Debra Spaulding | Director of Education |
| James Keyston, CEM | Director of Sales & Exhibitor Services |
| Janelle Tamez | Grooming & Pet Services Manager |
| Sabra Soriano | Marketing & Sales Manager |
| Eric Moore | Virtual Fulfillment & Exhibitor Relations |
| Shelly Armstrong | Client Engagement Manager |
| Maryellen Mahoney | Special Projects Manager |
| Lixin Xiao | Comptroller |
| Alice Albanese | Account Executive |
