Gillian Lee is a dog behaviorist/trainer with vast experience working with active and retired racing greyhounds. 

After years of waiting, she began the slippery slope into NGA world with her first greyhound, RJ's Theadore, that many may know as Teddy Lee on social media. Being a researcher at heart, she wanted to learn more about the amazing world of greyhound racing, and Teddy's trainers, the Piquettes, welcomed her into their kennel, home, and family. During her vacations from her full time employment, Gillian could be found at Steubenville Kennel at the crack of dawn doing kennel-hand duties and learning the ins and outs of the greyhound racing world.

She is the founder of Gillian's Greyhound Adoption located in Orillia, Ontario. GGA specializes in retirees that may need a little polishing and a little more assistance in the transition from professional athlete to professional pet. GGA also provides behavioral assistance to adoption groups throughout North America.

When not working, looking after her pack, and GGA affairs, Gillian works to support the greyhound industry in any way she can including legislation session support, education, and countless hours of Greyhound Data entry.

Mary Beth Clemons started down the “greyhound path” in 2018 when she adopted her first retired racer. Soon after, she started volunteering with GSTs Sun State Greyhound Adoption by doing meet and greets. The more she volunteered, the more she learned about the breed, the racing industry, and adoption. It didn't take long for her to start fostering. That lead her to meeting trainers and helpers at Derby Lane in St. Petersburg, FL. 

As fate would have it, one of the trainers needed help for a week while their helper was on vacation and asked if Mary Beth would be interested in working. What started out as "just a week" has turned into eight years. Currently, she’s an assistant trainer for Leon Giguere at On Line Racing at Tri-State. Leon sends his greetings, salutations and quiet regret for allowing Mary Beth to attend GRtB while he scoops all the poop.

Currently, Mary Beth has three retired racers, all of which are AKC registered with performance and foundation titles. Her first greyhound, Benelli, has earned her AKC Field Champion title. 

Ace Mattocks is a seasoned sighthound owner and event speaker. Ace is the current Vice President of the Rappahannock Hound And Performance  Club. He owns two retired racing Greyhounds and two Carolina Dogs and grew up with Italian Greyhounds and a Galgo Español. With years of experience within the dog training and grooming industry, advocating for  sighthounds of all kinds and educating the public on sighthounds are passions that Ace holds close to his heart.  

Dan Atkinson, certified animal behaviorist at US Kennels

Dan Atkinson is a certified animal behaviorist who spent twenty five years in the military and fifteen years in the military police. He has eight years of experience at US Kennels as a service dog and therapy dog trainer. US Kennels trains service dogs for veterans and first responders.

Jonathan Kitto & Alonso Saldivar, Greyhound Behavioral And Rehabilitation Kamp (GBARK)

Jonathan Saldivar-Kitto, D.Th., has dedicated more than 25 years to the rescue and lifelong care of sighthounds as Executive Director of Greyhound Behavioral and Rehabilitation Kamp, Inc. (GBARK Sanctuary). Under his leadership, GBARK has grown into an international presence, recognized especially in the United States and the Middle East for providing a forever home to greyhounds and other sighthounds that would  otherwise face euthanasia.

Jonathan holds Associate and Bachelor’s degrees from Indiana  University, a Master of Arts in Law from American Military University, and a Doctorate in Theology from The Anglican Institute, Riddley-Melbourne University. His professional background spans higher education administration, legal research and advocacy, and ordained Anglican ministry. He is also an author, having published Sun Through My Window – How God Speaks to Me and Never Going Back: The Tragic Story of Gary Rowland, along with numerous professional journal articles and opinion pieces.

Featured in People Magazine, Pet Industry News,  television, and national newspapers, Jonathan’s work has combined his  lifelong passion for animals with a commitment to education, compassion, and community service. Alongside his professional and advocacy roles, he has been active in hospice chaplaincy and public speaking, often  blending his love of philosophy, theology, and social justice into his  message of inclusive care.

Jose Alonso Saldivar has shared in the leadership of GBARK Sanctuary for 25 years, serving as both Director and steward of its financial and organizational health. His contributions have been central to sustaining  the sanctuary’s mission of providing safe haven for retired and  displaced greyhounds and sighthounds.

Beyond his work with GBARK, Alonso serves as Business Manager for the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies at Indiana University. Born in Mexico, he immigrated to the United States at age 14 and entered English-only classes, quickly excelling and graduating with honors. He earned an Applied Associate’s degree in Business and  Computing from Laredo College, a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science and Spanish from Indiana University, and a Master of Arts in Humanities from American Public University.

Alonso’s professional career reflects both resilience and dedication to education, administration, and service. His dual commitment—to international scholarship at Indiana University and to the mission of  greyhound rescue—demonstrates his belief in building communities across borders, species, and cultures.