Judy Kurpiel, CMG  - Director

• Grooming for over 3 decades
• Presently President of the International Professional Groomers, Inc.
• Cardinal Crystal Award Winner 2000
• IPG Certifier
• Member of Groom Team 1988 in London, England
• Grooming Contest Judge
• Guest Speark and Lecturer
• Companion Animal Hygienist
• Past President of the Illinois State Professional Dog Groomers Association
• Involved in the Development of the Grooming Certification Program

                                     

                                       Marc Vander Wal, CMG - Lead Instructor  

• Graduate of  the Paragon School of Pet Grooming
• Became a Certified Master Groomer in 2006
• Pet Quest 2005 awarded "Best in Class" and "Best Profile" Division 1
• Pet Quest 2007 "Mix and Other Purebreds" difficulty award Division 2
• Pet Quest 2007 "Poodle" difficulty award Division 2
• Grooming Instructor since 2005
• Active participant in grooming competitions