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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff San Souci | Chairman | Hagen Group |
| Michael Lou | CFO | Patchwork Pet |
| Heather Coots | 1st Vice Chair | King Wholesale, Inc. |
| Chris Clevers | 2nd Vice Chair | Hikari Sales U.S.A. Inc. |
| Bill Trufant | Secretary | B & B Pet Stop, Inc. |
| Antoine Seailles | Board Member | Pet Food Experts |
| David Dieter | Board Member | ZooMed |
| Dr. Micah Kohles | Board Member | Oxbow Animal Health |
| Jay Springer | Board Member | Animal Solutions Group |
| Jennifer Larsen | Board Member | Fire House Pet Shop |
| Keryn Rod | Board Member | PETZ |
| Sandy Moore | Board Member | Segrest Farms |
| Sarah Goldberger | Board Member | Lord Jameson |
| Michael Lasky | Chair Emeritus | SLA Brands |
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 |
| 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 |
| Sabra Soriano | Marketing Manager |
| Eric Moore | Account Manager |
| Shelly Armstrong | Client Engagement Manager |
| Lixin Xiao | Comptroller |
| Alice Albanese | Exhibit Sales Manager |
| Deanna Webb | Sales Coordinator |
| Sharon Nettles | Grooming Coordinator |
| Angela Christiansen | Salesforce Administrator |
| Sandy Stein | Executive Administrator |
