Robin Wilkins Board of Directors San Antonio, TX
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Judi Thacker Board of Directors Houston, TX
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Sarah Penrod Board of Directors Athens, TX
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Amy Coffman Board of Directors Forney TX Amy Coffman proudly serves as Secretary and Board Member of the Texas Professional Pet Groomers Association, where she plays an active role in strengthening industry standards, supporting groomers statewide, and helping guide the future of professional pet grooming across Texas. A lifelong groomer and second-generation industry professional, Amy began learning the trade at just 10 years old alongside her mother. Today, with more than 40 years of hands-on experience and over two decades as the owner and operator of two successful grooming facilities in the greater Dallas–Fort Worth area, she brings both deep technical knowledge and real-world business insight to everything she does. Amy is passionate about raising the bar for the profession — from mentoring and upskilling her team to improving safety practices, advancing grooming techniques, and advocating for fair, livable wages for groomers. Her leadership style blends practical experience, education, and a forward-thinking mindset focused on professionalism, sustainability, and long-term growth for the industry. When she’s not working with clients, staff, or serving the association, Amy enjoys traveling, spending time on the lake, and making memories with her family. She’s a proud mom to two adult children: Cheyenne, an alum cheerleader at SMU, and James, who serves in the U.S. Army. |  |
Misty Reed Board of Directors Houston TX Misty Reed is a Nationally Certified Master Groomer in College Station with over 26 years in the industry as a groomer and formerly a vet tech. Education and safety are the most important aspects of the grooming industry to her, and in addition to mentoring new groomers she is also a Pet CPR/First aid instructor who has certified over 350 individuals to be prepared for emergencies with their clients pets as well as their personal ones. She is active in her local all breed AKC kennel club, serving as an officer for 8 years with the last 3 of those as President. She breeds and shows English Springer Spaniels, competing in conformation where she has put championships on 5 dogs with multiple group placements, as well as various performance sports including rally, obedience, dock diving, agility and volunteering in pet therapy. She has participated in grooming competitions and searched as captain of the 2019-2020 IJA Texas Grooming Team. In her down time she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling with her dogs or working with her horse. |
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