Bryan Pieschel

From 2004 to 2009, Bryan “Doc” Pieschel honorably served as a U.S. Army medic during the Iraq War. 

In 2005, while assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion, a mechanized combat engineer unit, he faced the intensity of front-line combat in route clearance operations. The "Fightin' Fifth" lost four of their brothers during the yearlong deployment and would send numerous more home wounded. READ FULL STORY

Bridgette McAuley, CPDT-KA

In 2019, Bridgette began her career with Dogs For Our Brave as a volunteer. After a few short months, she was promoted to a Full-Time trainer. Her background includes a B.S. in Animal Science with a Minor in Captive Wild Animal Management from the University of Missouri. READ MORE

Carrie Johnson

Carrie started at Dogs for our Brave in August of 2022. Not only was Carrie already acquiring her credentials for dog training though the Animal Behavior College, she had also been working with local veterans at the American Legion for over two years. MORE

Becky Harding

Becky started her career with animals at a local animal shelter in her hometown of Farmington, New Mexico. After moving to the St. Louis area in 2018, she continued her work with rescues at St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center. MORE

Logan Boyle

Logan started her journey at Dogs For Our Brave as a volunteer with her personal service dog, Riot. As a dog trainer herself, she fell in love with the mission & got to know the trainers well. Logan started her journey as a trainer at Dogs For our Brave in August 2025. MORE

Carol Sheahan

Carol joined the Dogs For Our Brave (DFOB) team as the first Director of Communications on March 1, 2024 and moved into the role of Director of Operations and Communications in May. MORE

Keryn Shipman

Keryn joined the Dogs For Our Brave (DFOB) team on September 1, 2025 and brings 17+ years experience working in the nonprofit world, raising money and awareness for breast cancer, children and older adults. She has a love for veterans, dogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide.  LEARN MORE

Audrey Gauen, CGC Evaluator

“I find this job extremely rewarding. It’s about the bigger picture. Not just the dogs. Not just the veterans. It’s about creating a community where people and dogs feel safe and loved.” MORE

Nikki Miller

My journey as both an animal lover and ethical treatment advocate has been one of lifelong passion, commitment, & growth. Even as a child I can remember cultivating my strong connection to animals by gravitating towards household pets & providing aid to stray dogs in my neighborhood. Nicole's Story

Kathy Hodgson

When I learned about Dogs For Our Brave, it was love at first sight. I jumped at the chance to foster Keene, a three-month old puppy, donated by the Gladstein family, the founders of DFOB. MORE