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 |
| Jeff San Souci (’20) | Vice Chair | Hagen Group | (800) 225-2700 x 160 |
| Keryn Rod (’21) | 2nd Chair | American Humane Association | (800) 227-4645 |
| Michael Lou (’21) | CFO | Patchwork Pet | (909) 270-4340 |
| Heather Coots (’21) | Secretary | King Wholesale, Inc. | (530) 713-5748 |
| Barry Berman (’21) | Board Member | Nex Pet Retailer Co-op | (212) 348-8171 |
| Bill Trufant (’20) | Board Member | B & B Pet Stop, Inc. | (251) 661-3474 |
| Dr. Chad Dodd (’21) | Board Member | Animatas Consulting LLC | (785) 393-6088 |
| Kim Stout (’21) | Board Member | Coastal Pet Products | (800) 321-0248 |
| Dr. Micah Kohles (’21) | Board Member | Oxbow Animal Health | (402) 867-2400 |
| Michael Johnson (’20) | Board Member | FINN CADY Strategy & Brand | (801) 671-9844 |
| Michael Lasky (’20) | Board Member | SLA Brands | 415-789-9030 |
| Michael Twain (’20) | Chair Amarious | 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 |
| 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 |
| Amanda Alonzo | Digital Systems Coordinator |
