Take a moment to meet our staff.
Ed Jagodzinski
Senior Handler
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Ed Jagodzinski, Grace and Zöe. |
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Ed Jagodzinski is a founding member of BSARD and has been in Canine SAR since 1997. He is a veteran of many operations with the team. He is certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED, and is a member of NASDN who has attended the 2000 and 2001 national seminars. Professionally, Ed is a Principal Software Engineer with a major Cincinnati area software firm. His favorite quote is "There are Elkhounds, and then there are dogs," but we think he's showing a little bias.
Ed's Partners
In Memoriam
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Gloria Napier
Senior Handler, Training Director, Canine Medical Advisor
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Gloria Napier and Emma. |
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Gloria Napier started Canine SAR in October 1998, working as a handler with a "borrowed" Labrador Retriever, Kiva. She trained with him for about six months before acquiring Emma as a puppy. A founding member of BSARD, Gloria is also a board member of NASDN, and a member of NASAR and CSAR. She has attended several national seminars with NASDN and CSAR, as well as three water training seminars under Jonni Joyce. She has participated in many mantrailing, land cadaver, and water searches. Formerly an 8-year veteran Registered Animal Technician, she is also certified in Adult, Child and Infant CPR, First Aid, and AED.
Gloria's Partners
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Connie Reyes
Senior Handler, Mental Health Advisor
Brian Rau
Senior Handler, Technology Advisor
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Connie Reyes, Java, Brian Rau. |
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Brian Rau and Connie Reyes-Rau are both founding members of BSARD. They have been involved in Canine SAR since early 1999 and have participated in many searches with the team. Both are members of NASDN, CSAR and NASAR, and are certified in Adult CPR, Child and Infant CPR, First Aid, and AED. Brian is an experienced kayaker and rafter who is very familiar with swiftwater safety. Connie is a specialist in crisis intervention with children though her career as a School Psychologist.
Brian and Connie's Partners
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J.B. Berry
Senior Handler, Fire Department Relations Advisor
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J.B. Berry, Dixie and Simon. |
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Anpther founding member of BSARD, J.B. began his Canine SAR career in February of 2003. A math and science teacher in West Portsmouth, he is the Assistant Chief of the Niles Township (OH) Volunteer Fire Department. In the summer months, he also works with his family's demolition and salvage contracting business.
JB's Partners
In Memoriam
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Ed Noel
Handler
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Ed Noel and Sammi. |
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Ed Noel has quite a few years experience in canine search and rescue, both on his own and as a member of another regional search and rescue organization before joining BSARD. Recently retired from his position of Chief with the Greendale, Indiana Fire Department, his breadth of experience in emergency command is a valuable asset to the team.
Ed's Partners
In Memoriam
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Scott Fleming
Handler
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| Scott Fleming and Berkeley. |
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Scott Fleming began training in K-9 SAR in January of 2005, working as a handler with his male German Shepherd, Berkeley, and joined BSARD in 2007. He is currently one of three members of BSARD's Board of Directors. Scott and Berkeley are certified in Area Search through both NAPWDA and The Ohio Federation of K9 Search Teams. They have trained with Bill Dotson (IDK9-Building Search for Live Find Disaster Dogs), Jonni Joyce (IPWDA-Water Seminar), and the San Diego County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Bureau (K9 Unit).
Scott's Partner
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Ted Carter
Handler
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| Ted Carter with Ginger and Chloe. |
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Ted Carter began training as a search dog handler in 2005 and joined our team in 2007. He is currently one of three members of BSARD's Board of Directors. Ted is certified in man trailing with his dog Chloe and air scenting with his dog Ginger. Ted is certified in CPR, First Aid, K-9 First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, Scuba, Crime Scene Management, Navigation, and Incident Command. His background is military, engineering and corporate management. He is a current member of the North American Police Work Dog Association and the Ohio Federation of Search Dogs.
Ted's Partners
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Amanda Gentry
Handler
Dan Gentry
Handler
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| Dan and Amanda Gentry with Murphy. |
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Dan and Amanda Gentry begain training with BSARD as handlers in late 2007 and became full members in 2008. Dan is a police offices in the Dayton area, and Amanda is a civilian contractor to the Air Force. Both are long time members of the Civil Air Patrol.
Dan and Amanda's Partners
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Julia Potter
Handler
Joe Potter
Handler
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| Joe and Julia Potter |
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Joe and Julia are also recent additions to the BSARD family. Julia began training with Ruby as an independent dog handler in 2006, and Joe followed with Hank. Julia certified in man trailing with Ruby at the NASDN fall seminar in 2007, and the whole crew began regular training with BSARD shortly after that. They were voted into BSARD along with the Gentrys in Spring 2008. Julia is currently one of three members of BSARD's Board of Directors. Both are retired police officers from the Troy, OH Police Department.
Joe and Julia's Partners
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Ryan Sikura
Handler
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| Ryan Sikura and Scarlett |
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Ryan Sikura bio pending.
Ryan's Partner
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Theresa Jones
Handler
Dave Jones
Ground Support, Base Assistant
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| Theresa and David Jones |
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Theresa Jones bio pending. Dave Jones bio pending.
Theresa's Partner
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Anissa Miller
Handler
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| Anissa Miller |
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Anissa Miller bio pending.
Anissa's Partner
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Ed Napier
Base Operation Manager, Public Relations Advisor
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Ed Napier. |
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Ed began his SAR career as a trail runner in the spring of 1998. Over the next few years he served as a Communications Officer, Assistant Base Manager, General Manager (administrative), and ultimately Base Operations Manager. He is a member of NASDN, NASAR and CSAR.
In the field Ed coordinates base operations, communications and team deployment, and acts as the liaison between the team and the on-site incident commander. He is a veteran of many search operations, has attended Indiana SEMA's Search and Rescue Academy, and has made two trips to the "Body Farm" at the University of Tennessee.
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