Board of Directors & Leadership Team
Leadership & Board of Directors 10-42 K9 Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors committed to strong oversight, ethical leadership, and the long-term sustainability of the organization’s mission. The Board provides strategic guidance, fiduciary oversight, and support to ensure that our programs, partnerships, and deployments remain effective, accountable, and mission-focused.
Executive Leadership
Brian Butler
Melinda Simmons
Melinda Simmons
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Melinda Simmons
Melinda Simmons
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Board of Directors
Brian Butler
Melinda Simmons
Melinda Simmons
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Melinda Simmons
Melinda Simmons
Melinda Simmons
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Faith C Peirsol
Melinda Simmons
Faith C Peirsol
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Jules Valenti
Melinda Simmons
Faith C Peirsol
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Leadership Opportunities
Help Shape The Future Of 10-42 K9
10-42 K9 Inc. is actively building a professional and mission-driven leadership team to help guide the future of our organization.
As we continue developing our programs, partnerships, and long-term infrastructure, we are currently seeking qualified individuals to fill several vacant Board of Directors and advisory leadership positions.
We are specifically looking for professionals who bring real-world experience, operational credibility, leadership ability, and a genuine passion for working dogs and service-oriented missions.
Our organization is focused on:
• Giving former military and law enforcement working dogs a second mission
• Supporting professional Search & Rescue placement programs
• Promoting responsible working dog standards
• Building long-term operational credibility and sustainability
• Supporting communities during times of need and disaster
Current Vacant Board Positions
Law Enforcement K9 Professional
Law Enforcement K9 Professional
Law Enforcement K9 Professional
As 10-42 K9 continues to grow, we are actively seeking the right individual to serve in an advisory and leadership role within our organization as a Law Enforcement K9 Professional.
We are not simply looking for “someone who worked a dog.”
We are looking for someone with real operational credibility and leadership experience within the working dog community.
Ideal candidates may include:
✔️ Active or retired Law Enforcement K9 Supervisors
✔️ USPCA and/or NAPWDA backgrounds
✔️ Trainers, evaluators, or program managers
✔️ Experience building or overseeing K9 units
✔️ Strong understanding of working dog standards, selection, and deployment
This role would help support:
• Intake and evaluation of incoming dogs
• Placement screening and recommendations
• Policy and training standards
• Agency and community credibility
• Long-term operational development of our program
10-42 K9 is building something different.
Our mission is centered around giving former working dogs a second mission through structured evaluation, retraining, and placement into Search & Rescue and other service-oriented operational roles.
We are looking for respected professionals who believe in preserving the integrity, standards, and future of the working dog community.
Is this you? Or do you know someone who would be a strong fit for this role?
Search & Rescue K9 Leader
Law Enforcement K9 Professional
Law Enforcement K9 Professional
As our organization continues to grow, 10-42 K9 is actively seeking a respected and operationally experienced Search & Rescue K9 Professional to serve in a leadership and advisory role within our organization.
We are not looking for hobbyists.
We are looking for individuals with real-world operational experience in the Search & Rescue community who understand the realities of deployment, standards, certifications, and mission readiness.
Ideal candidates may include:
✔️ FEMA USAR K9 handlers or evaluators
✔️ Wilderness Search & Rescue professionals
✔️ Disaster response personnel
✔️ Operational K9 deployment backgrounds
✔️ Trainers, evaluators, or SAR leadership personnel
This role would help support:
• Development of operational standards
• Deployment readiness and mission planning
• Placement evaluations and handler screening
• Certification guidance and training standards
• Long-term strategic development of our SAR mission
10-42 K9 exists to give former working dogs a second mission through structured evaluation, retraining, and placement into operational service roles — particularly Search & Rescue.
As we continue building this program, maintaining professional standards and operational credibility is critically important to us.
We want leaders who understand the difference between training for social media… and training for the real world.
Is this you?
Or do you know someone who would be a strong fit for this role?