Kristy Burg has been with AAC since September 1997.  She and her husband Joe, live in rural Lancaster, they welcomed there first child march 6th 2011 a daughter named Josephine. She enjoys time with her family and her pets, a coonhound named Miss Piggy a jack russel Daisy Mae ,cats Stanley, Gizmo and Fluffy. In her free time she likes being outdoors including fishing, hunting and gardening.

Karen Birkinsha has been with AAC since 1999.She lives in Atchison, with her husband Nelson, and their sons Scott(15) and Dylan(13).  Last November a French Bulldog named Callie Sue joined the family, much to the disgust of the resident cat, Theo.    In her free time she is a big fitness enthusiast who enjoys biking and running, and whatever new challenges she comes across.  She also enjoys being a football and wrestling mom.

Barb Hoover has been with AAC since 1999.  She lives in Leavenworth and is the AAC groomer on staff.  She enjoys spending time with her daughter and grandson and her variety of from dogs to reptiles.  She is on the Board of Directors for the Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society.  She is a constant contributor to various grooming publications and industry books on grooming.  She owns one of the largest international web sites for the grooming industry.  In 2007 she was awarded the prestigious Cardinal Crystal Grooming Achievement award and award for her well respected web site and contributions to the pet grooming industry.

Emily Schneider

Emily has just joined our staff.  She lives in Nortonville and will be getting married in June.  She and her fiancee will then be moving to Ozawkie, Ks. 

Christy Penning has been with AAC since August 2008.  She lives on her family farm south of Atchison. She has a small Red Angus beef herd and helps her family with their beef herd and Jersey dairy herd.  In her free time she likes spending time outdoors with her family and friends.  She also likes riding her horse, reading, cooking and gardening.

Brenda Buttron has been with AAC since Dec. 08.   Her husband Karl and her live northeast of Lancaster, KS, on a 4th generation farm.  They have two daughters, Jamie & her husband Adam and Jessica.  In her free time she likes spending time with her family, motorcycling, going to the lake, and 4-wheeler rides.