Jill has been an ABTA team member since 1995. She started as a District Training Manager for Oregon and Washington State. Jill then served as the Regional Training Manager (RTM) for the Pacific Northwest Region and Mid Atlantic Region. When ABTA expanded its scope into Canada, Jill was appointed Canadian RTM. Jill has trained over 8000 dogs in her 30 year career. She is active in Search and Rescue, Ring Sport and German Shepherd Rescue. Jill is a member of: The German Shepherd Dog Club of Oregon, German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Working Dog Association of America, Ring Sport International, Northwest K-9 Association and Dove Lewis Pet Assisted Therapy Group.