Kyle Weatherman
Kyle Weatherman is a renowned ARCA (Automobile Racing Club of America) driver, making his way through the ranks in motorsports on his way to NASCAR.
Leslie Hennessy, National Board Member
In 1998, Leslie Hennessy became a puppy raiser for Canine Companions based on her desire to give back to the community in a sustained and positive way. She found the Canine Companions mission “compelling.”
Margaret O’Brien
Margaret O’Brien is best known for her Juvenile Academy Award winning role as “Tootie” in Meet Me In St. Louis, premiering in 1944.
Michelle Ludwig, National Board Member
Michelle Ludwig received her first hearing service dog in 2007, Marguerite, and in 2021, received her successor dog, Pam. She and her husband John also serve on the South Central Region Board. Michelle is a physician at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, specializing in radiation oncology.
Robin Sanchez, National Board Member
Robin Sanchez joined Canine Companions for Independence as a volunteer in 2006 after attending a graduation ceremony in Orlando. Robin has volunteered thousands of hours in many roles in the organization.Since 2007, Robin has prepared and served lunch on the first day of Team Training to new students.
Russ Gurevitch, D.V.M., National Board Member
Russ Gurevitch is a veterinary surgeon and the owner and chief of staff of Veterinary Referral Surgical Service in Petaluma, California. He has been a Canine Companions donor and providing surgical care for Canine Companions dogs since 1978.
Scott Foley
Most famously known for his leading role as Jake Ballard in ABC’s hit primetime drama “Scandal,” Scott has an impressive acting career in hit series including “Felicity,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Unit” and the long running comedy “Scrubs.”
Tanisha Hall, National Board Member
Warden Hall proudly became a member of the Canine Companion National Board in June of 2024. She is a passionate and enthusiastic lover of all animals. Her dedication emanates through the Canine Companion program.
Teresa Johnson Ramey, Board Member
Dr. Teresa Johnson Ramey met her first Canine Companion dog on the campus of Francis Marion University, where the beautiful canine Edna was being raised and trained by faculty member Kathy McCoy. That connection got her involved with volunteer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consulting and training with Canine Companions, and she later was asked to join the Inclusion and Diversity Committee.