Board of Directors
Kimberly Raisanen
CMCG & Certifier
Title: President & Founder - PCGAA
Author - “Learn How To Professionally Groom Cats” a Practitioners Guide
Industry Speaker
Employment: Owner of Creature Comforts Cat Grooming Salon - Ohio
Daryl Conner, MPS, Meritus
Title: East Coast Chair – PCGAA
Industry Speaker
Freelance Journalist credits: Pet Age, Groomer to Groomer, Dog World
Editor- Groom Team USA newsletter, Author of the book “100 Practical Grooming Tips”.
Employed: Yankee Clipper - Maine
Barbara Bird, CMG
Title: Southwest Chair – PCGAA
Author - “Beyond Suds & Scent – Understanding Pet Shampoos & Conditioners”
Employment: Owner of Transformation Pet Center - Arizona
Patty Kolk, Groomer &
Owner of BiteBuster SafetyWear
Title: South Chair - PCGAA
Employment: Mostly Cats - Arizona
Mary Arnold, TICA Senior All Breed Judge of Merit & Groomer
Title: West Coast Chair – PCGAA
Employment: Owner/Operator Bit O''Blarney Pet Service - California and outside the grooming industry. (Private Investigations)
Candy Burton, DVM
Veterinarian Medicine Consultant & Chair - PCGAA
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist & Certified Veterinary Chiropractioner
Employment: Small Animal Practice in Tuscon, AZ
Author: The book - "Kady Goes to the Doctor"
and several articles on acupuncture.
Emily Raisanen, Groomer I
Title: Retail/Merchandising Consultant - PCGAA
Holds BS in Business, Retail Marketing & Merchandising
Employed: Creature Comforts Cat Grooming Salon and outside of grooming industry
