Interviews with the Icons

Sue Watson
Life

Sue Watson

Sue Watson is a grooming industry treasure. Her roots in the world of dogs began as a child and she molded the rest of her life to fit her passion. From the conformation show ring to the grooming competition ring, Sue has exceeded her goals…

Sue Zecco
Life

Sue Zecco

Sue Zecco has become one of the most recognizable names in the pet grooming industry. Her legacy in the world of dogs stretches around the globe and her accomplishments are nothing short of amazing. Her impressive career began as a competitor on GroomTeam USA, including…

Mackensie Murphy
Life

Mackensie Murphy

Mackensie Murphy has established herself as one of the world’s top dog groomers. Her illustrious list of awards and accomplishments makes her passion for the world of dogs quite evident. She has consistently ranked among the top ten competitors on every GroomTeam USA since 2012…

Irina “Pina” Pinkuserich
Life

Irina “Pina” Pinkuserich

Irina Pinkusivich, fondly known around the world as “Pina,” is truly one of the most knowledgeable and skilled pet groomers in the world. As a refugee from the Soviet Union, she came to this country with an open mind and a thirst for success—and she…

Life

Sam Kohl

Sam Kohl is dog grooming. His roots in education run deep and his contributions to the industry reach far and […]

Life

Vivian Nash

Vivian Nash embodies the truest representation of an industry Icon. There are few names in the pet grooming industry that […]

Life

Judy Breton

Her love for the grooming industry is endless and, judging from her resume, so is her drive to improve the […]

Life

Jodi Murphy

Jodi Murphy is a powerhouse in the grooming industry. She’s a self–taught groomer who has built an international brand bearing […]

Life

Angela Kumpe

Angela Kumpe and creative grooming go hand in hand. With 27 years of experience in the grooming industry, Angela has […]

Life

Karla Addington-Smith

Karla Addington–Smith is not only one of my favorite people in the grooming industry, but she’s also one incredibly successful […]

Life

Joey Villani

Joey Villani is one of the most recognized professionals in our industry. His devotion to grooming education dates back to […]

Life

Lindsey Dicken

Lindsey Dicken is one of the most decorated competitive groomers in the U.S. She started competing just one year after […]

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