The Officers and Board of the JTDFA welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you may have about the Club. We are breeders and exhibitors, and are often found at dog shows during the weekends. If you see one of us, stop by and say hello! We'd love to give you more info about JTDFA!

President: Gary Doerge

Breed Specialty: AKC Judge- Terriers, Hounds and Non-Sporting

Gary has been involved in purebred dogs, beginning as a Professional Handler and member of PHA, and currently as an AKC Judge for 3 Groups. A member of JTDFA since 1996, Gary's experience spans over 30 years, and he has held the positions of Corresponding Secretary and Vice President, as well as serving his current term of President.

Vice President: Wanda Pevahouse

Breed Specialty: Saint Bernards

Although she has owned Saints most of her life, Wanda did not begin exhibiting until 1995. In late 1999 she became very active in the show ring. A member of the Saint Bernard Club of Greater Atlanta and the Greater Cincinnati St Bernard Club, Wanda also serves the Saint Bernard Club of America as Subscription Chair.

Recording Secretary: Suzanne Macre

Breed Specialty: Shiba Inu

Suzanne is new to the Jackson area, having relocated in mid-2002 from Upstate NY. She has been involved in purebred dogs since 1983, beginning with Siberian Huskies, and competing in both Conformation and Obedience. Her Snowood-bred Shibas have been successful in both arenas, as well. She has bred 2 Top 10 Champions and 3 generations of Specialty winners.

Suzanne has been involved in AllBreed and Specialty clubs for over 15 years, serving as both Vice President and Board Member, in addition to her role in JTDFA as Recording Secretary. She is currently a Board Member of the National Shiba Club of America, and has judged at both the match and National Specialty levels.

Corresponding Secretary:Sue Hensley

Breed Specialty: Portugese Water Dog, Papillion

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Treasurer: Laura Madere

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Board of Directors:

Linda Tubbs Bell

Breed Specialty: Scottish Terriers

Kennel Name:  SpecialScots

Linda began her 14 year association with Scottish Terriers in the Obedience Ring. Her LBell's Satin N Cinder was the Top Ranked Scottish Terrier in Obedience in the US for 2 years. Cinder qualified with CD, CDX and CGC titles, and was a working Therapy Dog, as well. Linda has given many educational programs with Cinder, and spent many years teaching Dog Obedience. Linda has bred, to date, 5 Champions with many other dogs pointed or Majored.

Linda's additional Club affiliations include The Scottish Terrier Club of America, where she served as Publicity Chair for 4 years, and The Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Louisville. Linda has also served JTDFA as President and Vice President.

Karen Tucker

Breed Specialty:  Saint Bernards

Kennel Name:  Bib 'n Tucker

Years in Dogs:  30 +

A Board Member of JTDFA, Karen also serves the Saint Bernard Club of America in her 2nd year as Recording Secretary. Karen is also a member of the Saint Bernard Club of Greater Atlanta and the Greater Cincinnati Saint Bernard Club.   In last ten years she has been the breeder of 30+ champions.  Her foundation bitch, Ch. Slaton's Executive Sweet whelped 2 litters totaling 17 puppies, of which 62.5% are Champions.   Karen is a Breeder/Owner/Handler of Best in Sweepstakes, Best in Show Specialty and Group placing Saint Bernards. She has also judged at "B" matches, both all breed and specialty.

Betty Stewart

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