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The Retrieving Freedom Team
Meet the Team Behind the Mission
At Retrieving Freedom, Inc., our dedicated team is the heart of our organization. From skilled dog trainers to passionate staff and leadership, each team member plays a vital role in our mission to train and place Service Dogs for Veterans and children with autism. Get to know the people working every day to change lives through the power of Service Dogs.
Missouri Facility
Brandon Butler
Chief Executive Officer
Division: Executive Leadership
Location: Missouri Facility
Heather Dawson
Chief Financial Officer
Division: Executive Leadership
Location: Missouri Facility
Jerry Dowell
Director of Development
Division: Executive Leadership
Location: Missouri Facility
Katie Ruiz
Director of Training
Division: Executive Leadership
Location: Missouri Facility
Macy Broyles
Apprentice Trainer
Division: Dog Training
Location: Missouri Facility
Ryan Chester
Kennel Technician
Division: Dog Training
Location: Missouri Facility
Kendra Durham
Kennel Technician
Division: Dog Training
Location: Missouri Facility
Laura Erganian
Community Relations Specialist
Division: Resource Development & Marketing
Location: Missouri Facility
LaKisha Williams-Eckhoff
Client Services Coordinator
Division: Resource Development & Marketing
Location: Missouri Facility
Bailey Inman
Program Manager
Division: Dog Training
Location: Missouri Facility
Savannah Light
Facility Operations Manager
Division: Facility Management
Location: Missouri Facility
Kirby Martin
Apprentice Trainer
Division: Dog Training
Location: Missouri Facility
Jeremiah Mullins
Kennel Technician
Division: Dog Training
Location: Missouri Facility
Chantaleigh Newton
Kennel Technician
Division: Dog Training
Location: Missouri Facility
Rowdy Russell
Kennel Technician
Division: Dog Training
Location: Missouri Facility
Ashlyn Snyder
Program Coordinator
Division: Program Management
Location: Missouri Facility
Iowa Facility
Calvin VerMulm
Community Relations Specialist
Division: Resource Development & Marketing
Location: Iowa Facility
Tristen Bradley
Kennel Technician
Division: Facilities Management
Location: Iowa Facility
Hannah Keller
Facility Coordinator
Division: Facilities Management
Location: Iowa Facility
Madison Lansgard
Kennel Technician
Division: Dog Training
Location: Iowa Facility
Bobbi Lawless
Breeding Coordinator
Division: Dog Training
Location: Iowa Facility
Alyssa Forsyth
Apprentice Trainer &
Foster Coordinator
Division: Dog Training
Location: Iowa Facility