MEET THE FAM.
drew
Drew is an Ohio native that once had her ring blessed by the Dalai Lama! Her doggy daycare managerial experience made for a smooth transition to join Downtown Dog Enrichment.
Drew is our Director of Operations and Training Programs. Translation? Drew keeps Red Beard Dog Training and Enrichment organized and flowing smoothly.
Drew enjoys hiking, birding, yoga and spending time with her dog Weasley.
Connor
Connor is our Director of Enrichment. She has worked at every level of the program and knows Enrichment inside and out.
You might find Con at the white board mapping out activities, making staff schedules or sitting in uncomfortable positions to write in her serial killer notebook.
Connor has a Great Dane named Ramona.
Vee
Vee came aboard in the summer of ’24 as an enrichment team member. She is now our Events Coordinator and Facility Manager in addition to working enrichment.
Vee laughs her ass off, chugs Dr. Pepper and works harder than your grandma did in the 40s. Her son rocks a Jason mask and carries a Chucky doll so she’s also a great mom!
Vee’s pack includes her dog Raven and several kitties.
Andrew
Andrew joined the team in March ‘25 as an enrichment specialist with multiple years of experience in the doggy daycare world.
Andrew is a board game enthusiast known for proposing terrible trades in Settlers of Catan. He enjoys consuming Vinyl Records, DVDs and other non-streaming media.
Jay
Jay came aboard in February of ‘26 to run our Day Training program, assist with puppy class and work Board and Trains.
Prior experience includes supervising a major boarding facility in Georgia and assisting with training. Prior to that, Jay held similar roles in Minnesota.
Jay originally hails from Chicago and enjoys hiking, camping, reading and hanging with their cat Rue.
Kit
Kit comes to us with years of experience at a local doggy daycare. The dogs appreciate his calm energy and gentle approach.
Kit has two dogs (Tetsuo and Trill) and enjoys fishing, astrophysics, movies and aliens.
This dude also shreds a skateboard and flute and can twirl a staff like an actual ninja!
MJ
MJ is a steady presence on our enrichment team with a wealth of experience in the doggy daycare industry.
After working at a local daycare for several years, MJ joined Downtown Dog Enrichment in 2025.
MJ has 3 dogs, 3 cats and is a versatile, accomplished musician that specializes in the clarinet.
Brad
Brad is the owner/creator of Red Beard Dog Training and Downtown Dog Enrichment.
As a small business owner, Brad does a little bit of everything out of necessity, but his passion is adventure outings with the dogs.
When Brad’s not in the van on Red Beard Road Trips he enjoys playing/watching baseball and spending time in nature.