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.

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.  

Willia Peoples, Owner of Millville Pet Stop and Millville Grooming Salon

Being raised among the farms and fields of Delmarva gave Willia just the background she needed to have her unique perspective of the Pet Industry. After receiving her education, she worked in the poultry industry for many years. In 2006, she felt the calling to open a pet supply and grooming salon in Millville, Delaware.  Millville’s Pet Stop has served lower Sussex County for almost 20 years. In total, Willia has over 30 years of animal experience. She greatly enjoys sharing her knowledge with others and particularly enjoys discussing pet nutrition. 

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.

Stephanie Peteya, DVM

Dr. Peteya is a veterinarian at the Stark County Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Canton, Ohio.  She obtained a B.S. in biology from the University of Akron and a DVM from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine  in 2016.  She has practiced small animal medicine in general practice and was the vet for the local dog warden before transitioning to ER.  Dr. Peteya is particularly interested in skin conditions/allergies,  sighthound medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, and internal medicine conditions such as diabetes and inflammatory  bowel disease.  

Dr. Peteya is a member of the Ohio State  Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical  Association, and is RECOVER certified in basic and advanced life  support. She is a member of Ohio Greyhound Gathering and Adoption and the former treasurer and president of Buckeyes for  Greyhounds, a student group at Ohio State aimed at increasing veterinary student knowledge of sighthound illnesses.

In her free time, Dr. Peteya enjoys spending time with her rescue dogs, cats, and rabbits, and her daughter Lily. She loves to travel, take pictures, and SCUBA dive. As a vet student, she traveled to Spain with Dr. Couto to provide healthcare to Galgos prior to them moving to other countries for adoption.