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.

Amy Coffman proudly serves as the Secretary of the Texas Professional Pet Groomers Association, bringing with her a lifetime of experience and dedication to the grooming industry. Owner and operator of two professional grooming facilities in the greater Dallas–Fort Worth area for over 20 years, Amy’s journey began much earlier at just 10 years old, learning the industry alongside her mother. Now with over 40 years in the industry, she remains deeply committed to elevating the grooming profession.

Amy is especially passionate about upskilling her team, advancing grooming techniques to ensure top-quality results, and advocating for fair, livable wages for groomers. Her leadership is grounded in both experience and a forward-thinking mindset that champions the industry, practical education, and professionalism.

Outside of grooming and her work with TPPGA, Amy enjoys traveling, relaxing boat days, and cherishing time with her family. She’s a mom to two adult children: Cheyenne, a cheerleader at SMU, and James, who serves in the Army.

Jake Blount serves as the Treasurer of the Texas Professional Pet Groomers Association. Though new to the pet grooming industry, Jake has quickly immersed himself in the community, driven by a deep care for animals and a growing passion for the grooming profession. He regularly attends industry conventions, hands-on seminars, and groomer-led social meetups to learn, connect, and support the professionals who make this field so vibrant.

Jake values the relationships built through shared experiences and believes that staying involved and informed is essential to becoming a better groomer and advocate. His approach is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and respect for the craft, and he looks forward to continuing to grow alongside the talented individuals who make up the Texas grooming community.

Sarah Penrod, Austin’s first NCMG, launched her grooming career in 2005 as a private groomer for a professional handler. Since then, she's become a salon owner, educator, and award-winning competitor, earning accolades like Pet Pro Classic’s "Best Pet Stylist in Texas" in 2011, Barkleigh Honors Award nominee for “Up And Coming Groomer of the Year” in 2012, and consecutive Best in Show awards at Groom Texas in 2016 and 2017. Sarah's passion for animals and commitment to learning drive her role as Education and Events Coordinator, where she aims to mentor and pass on her wisdom to aspiring groomers in Texas.