Canines and the sport of pure-bred dogs have always been a big part of my life. I grew up participating in dog events with my mother and, with the exception of college life, have never been without a dog. My very first AKC licensed show was in 1979 with my Shetland Sheepdog. Since then I have “grown up” and established my own kennel, White Ridge, located just outside of Green Bay, WI. I am married to Rob and we have one son, Sam. Currently we share our home with one Standard Longhaired Dachshund and three Border Collies. I am involved and titled my dogs in multiple AKC venues, including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, scent, and earthdog work. In 2011 I became an AKC agility judge and soon followed with my junior showmanship license, rally license and conformation license to judge some hound, working and herding breeds. I have been honored to judge the AKC Nationals in 2016 and 2017, the finals at the AKC Invitational in 2019 and Westminster Kennel Club in 2022. I appreciate and delight in watching each and every team that steps to the start line in the agility ring.
