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Meet the Team<\/h3>\n

Dogtopia of Highlands Ranch manager Christina Jack been with the Dogtopia family since the location opened in 2009. She started out as Playroom Attendant before being promoted to Shift Lead and took over as manager in August, 2015.\u00a0 Christina is the proud dog Mom to Dually, a Blue Heeler, and Hemi, Terrier Mix.<\/p>\n

Christina is joined by assistant manager Sue White. She joined the team just after Christina in 2010 and like her, she started out as a Playroom Attendant before working her way up to Shift Lead.\u00a0 Sue took over as assistant manager in August 2015.\u00a0 She receiving her certification in dog training in 2010 from the Animal Behavior College in Northridge, California. Sue’s love dogs extends beyond working at Dogtopia; she has volunteered with local shelters and rescues and completed a mentorship with Canine Behavior Counseling in 2011. Sue is the caretaker of her best friend, Harley, a Belgian Malinois.<\/p>\n

Michelle Murphy and Jeff Geller are Dogtopia of Highlands Ranch’s Shift Leads.\u00a0 Michelle began as Playroom Attendant and was recently promoted to Shift Lead. Michelle has also been with the location since it opened.\u00a0 She is Mom to two adorable kids and an American Bulldog named Crash.<\/p>\n

Jeff started out at Dogtopia as an overnight Playroom Attendant. He is now a part-time late night Shift Lead. Jeff comes from a legal background and joined the Dogtopia family in 2013.\u00a0 He is a dog parent to Remi, Rat Terrier.<\/p>\n

The shift leads are rounded out by Logan Burkiett and Tyson Harriger Logan has been with Dogtopia since March, 2014. He loves wild wolves and the Chicago Bears.\u00a0 Tyson joined our happy family in October, 2015 and quickly worked his way from Playroom Attendant to Shift Lead.\u00a0 He is a dog dad to 2 dogs Buddy, a Labradoodle and Benji, a Yorkie.<\/p>\n

Dogtopia of Highlands Ranch wouldn’t be able to function without our dedicated playroom attendants who bring their love of dogs to work each day.<\/p>\n

Playroom\u00a0 Attendant Anna Marie Jackson has been with us since July 2015. When she isn’t at work, Anna Marie’s\u00a0 daughter and two dogs Apollo, a Norwich Terrier and Sophie keep her busy.<\/p>\n

Amanda Duncan is a transplant;\u00a0 she came to us from Dogtopia in North Raleigh where she was a Playroom Attendant. Amanda started with us November 2015 as Playroom Attendant and is currently training to be a Shift Lead.\u00a0 Amanda and her dogs Karl, a Boxer and Kevin, a Lab are quite the trio!<\/p>\n

Samantha Skells\u00a0 joined us in October 2015 as a Playroom Attendant. She is currently training for future Shift Lead opportunities.\u00a0 Amanda is a mystery enthusiast and is a dog mom to two dogs Kula, a Lab and Izzy, a Lab Mix.<\/p>\n

Adam Scarborough also started with Dogtopia of Highlands Ranch in October 2015. Adam is currently a Playroom Attendant.\u00a0 Adam is an aspiring firefighter who is currently attending school.\u00a0 He is a Star Wars fanatic and shows his “geek” colors with his Boxer’s name; Thor.<\/p>\n

October 2015 also saw Tracey Steinhilber join us as Playroom Attendant. Tracey is currently working part-time and attending school to become a Vet Tech.<\/p>\n

Ashley Steinhilber started in November 2015. She is Tracey’s twin sister and rounds out our Playroom Attendant team.<\/p>\n