Bryan Pieschel

A Purple Heart recipient, Bryan joined DFOB as our first Director of Veteran Services July 2023. As the first veteran hired on staff, Bryan brings the right perspective to the team to better serve our wounded veterans. LEARN 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

Shannon Durington, CPDT-KA

Shannon is a St. Louis native who graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in English and a minor in Sociology. While working at a nonprofit after college, she had the opportunity to work closely with veterans and see how much of a difference service dogs made in their lives. MORE

Becky Boucher

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

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

Nicole Snow-Reardon, CPDT-KA

Coming from a family of veterans, Nicole felt the call to serve in the Army Reserves as a CBRN Specialist from 2014-2022. After getting out of the service, Nicole continued to feel the call to help her fellow veterans. She understands first hand how having a well trained companion can improve the quality of a veterans life and help fight the mental battle at home. READ MORE

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

April Sauter

April joined the Dogs For Our Brave team in early 2022. While this had not been on her radar, she believes, the most rewarding challenges are presented to remind you that you’re not done learning or serving. 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

Carrie Johnson

As the newest addition to the team, 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

Rose Wesselman

“Every day I learn something new, and it is extremely rewarding to watch these pushy, impulsive, crazy pups turn into thoughtful, loyal and hardworking members of our society. These K9s are given such a huge purpose to provide so much mental and physical support to our veterans every day. I’m honored to be part of a team who supports that journey.” 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