TRAINERS & HANDLERS

In the entire nation, only a handful of facilities exist that can ready anyone for the demands of an urban search-and-rescue mission. Though most first responders are already highly trained, they may require additional preparation, not only in canine search-and-rescue, but also in other, more advanced technical aspects such as structural collapse, heavy rescue and medical triage. Proper training is crucial when lives are at stake.

Trainer
Brandon Harvey
Kennel Attendant
Lissee Nichols
Kennel Attendant
Erin May
Kennel Manager
Dr. Erin Perry
Canine Nutrition Consultant
Todd Frazier
Lead Trainer/ Breeder
Handler
Chad Winton
Canine Handler / KS-TF5
Charlie LaTerra
Canine Handler / NJ-TF1
Aaron King
Canine Handler / OKTF-1 Tulsa
Shelby Thompson
Canine Handler / OKTF-1 Tulsa
Jeff Hanlon
Canine Handler / OKTF-1 OKC
Eric Darling
Canine Handler / CA-TF5
Adam Kuhlman
Canine Handler / The Chickasaw Nation Division of Emergency Management
Bobby Mercer
Canine Handler / OKTF-1 OKC
Wade Porter
Canine Handler / OKTF-1 OKC
Devon Bally
Canine Handler / OKTF-1 Tulsa
Jason Henderson
Canine Handler / OKTF-1 Tulsa
Mark Edwards
Canine Handler OKTF-1 OKC
Andrew McCann
Canine Coordinator/ Handler / OKTF-1 OKC
Cody Ashmore
Canine Handler / OKTF-1 OKC
Jeff Leon
Canine Coordinator/ Handler / OKTF-1 Tulsa
Justin Lechman
Canine Handler / OKTF-1 OKC
Robin Mendenhall
Canine Handler / OKTF-1 Tulsa