K9's Staff

The People Behind
the Mission, The Heart
Behind the Work

Meet the passionate staff and leaders who power our vision—championing our mission with heart, expertise, and unwavering dedication. Together, they bring purpose to life each day, showing up with the compassion and commitment that drive our work and impact.

JP Davis
CEO
Kentucky/Texas
jp@k9s.org
Dana Baker
VP DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Texas
dana@k9s.org
Kristin Brown
VP IMPACT & OPERATIONS
Texas
kristin@k9s.org
Anna O'Brien
VP BRAND DEVELOPMENT & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Texas
anna@k9s.org
Chris Marlin
VP FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Nevada
cmarlin@venturefirst.com
Alissa Blow
MAJOR GIFTS COORDINATOR AND EXECUTIVE TO THE FOUNDER
Texas
alissa@k9s.org
Dillon Miles
GRANT MANAGER
Kentucky
dillon@thumbprint.consulting
Melinda Jones
EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Texas
melinda@purpleventure.co
Phyllis Deitz
BOOKKEEPER
Texas
phyllis@deitzconsulting.com
Sinclair Schiller
IMPACT COORDINATOR
Georgia/Texas
kss@k9s.org
BOARD MEMBERS

Guided by Purpose,
Driven by Heart

Meet the brilliant and compassionate individuals who make up our Executive & Advisory Boards, and are dedicated to achieving our goals.

Darrell Martin
Chairman, Apex Trader Funding
Texas
Co-Board Chair; Co-Chair, Fundraising
Kristi Hoss Schiller
Founder, K9s.org
Texas
Co-Board Chair; Co-Chair, Fundraising
Shawnee Blocker
CEO, DropUp.com
Texas
Secretary
Ashley Sheppard
Retired Entrepreneur
Kentucky
Treasurer
Shanna Brown
Broker, Legacy Broker Group
Texas
Chair, Properties
David Buchalter
Agent, United Talent Agency
Florida
J. P. Davis
CEO, K9s.org
Kentucky/Texas
CEO (Ex-Officio)
Kohlie Frantzen
Attorney at Law, Hoyt & Stanford, LLC
Louisiana
Governance & Legal
Jean Goodwin
Community Advocate
Texas
Dylan M. Jones
Founder, LYX Hydration™
Texas
Michael Jones
Director, Dana Supply
Texas
Sgt. Christopher Moore
Harris County Sheriff's Office/K9 Lead Trainer, SWAT
Texas
Theresa Roemer
Philanthropist
Texas
Dr. Manny Sanchez, DVM
Sienna at Six Veterinary Hospital
Texas
Chair, Research & Development
Collin Skees
Founder & Managing Director, The Benjamin Group
Texas
Brian Strange
CEO, Don Strange of Texas
Texas
David A. Thomas
President, TCP Capital Partners, LLC
Texas