Meet our Staff

Katie Kelley

Owner

Katie purchased Dog Wood Park in April 2012.  She is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Sociology and previously worked in Law Enforcement and Child Welfare.  Katie lives in Jacksonville with her Sheltie, Colin.  She grew up in a military family and has lived in many places, although Jacksonville is her favorite place! 

Cheryl Dunakin

Manager

Cheryl, a native New Yorker, has a strong background in customer service, training and leadership. She had a lengthy career with American Express before transitioning to the non-profit world of animal welfare with the Jacksonville Humane Society. Cheryl was part of the start-up team for the shelter's original "Pooch Park" and later managed activities at the dog park at Julington Creek Animal Walk. Cheryl has dedicated her personal time by volunteering for local animal rescue organizations and being an ambassador for homeless animals. She currently shares her home with two rescue dogs, a bird and her husband Skip

Duncan Corbitt

Groundskeeper

Duncan helped construct the park in 2003, and served as its first groundskeeper from 2003 to 2004, when he left for a managerial position. He returned to the park in 2011. Shown above is Duncan with his dogs Princess the greyhound mix, Nicky the chow mix, and Molly the maltese.

Pat Ramey

Senior Office Assistant

Pat moved to Jacksonville in 1983 from northeast Pennsylvania. She and her husband of 32 years share their home with Diablo Chica, a lab/pointer mix, Shadow, a black lab, and Jasmine, a shepherd mix.

Stephanie Sheridan

Assistant Manager

Stephanie and her husband, along with their two fur-kids Bear and Izzy, have been loyal Dog Wood Park Members for several years so it was a natural fit when she joined our team as Assistant Manager. Stephanie has extensive experience in working in the medical field, both human as well as canine!

Norma Brizzi

Park Watchdog

Along with her two talented Maltese mixes, Eddie and Julian, Norma is active in canine sports and trains and competes in Flyball, Disc Dog, and Agility. She also volunteers with several small dog rescue organizations and is one of the founders of Paws Park in Jacksonville Beach. A long-time friend and fan of Dog Wood Park, Norma is thrilled to be spending her weekends with us!

Kelly Kaminski

Office Assistant

Kelly is majoring in mathematics at UNF and works both at the park as well as serving as a private tutor for students ranging from high school to college upperclassmen. Kelly spent two years with the Flagler Humane Society and has a huge heart when it comes to 4-legged friends. Kelly also speaks fluent Polish, so feel free to say "cześć" to Kelly next time you see her.

Kayla Barker

Office Assistant

Kayla and her rescued pup Ruger...

Sherry Nelson

Office Assistant

Sherry is 23 years old and loves animals! She has lived in Jacksonville all of her life. When she gets a break from studying, Sherry loves to spend time volunteering at a rescue horse ranch. She is currently attending The University of North Florida for a Bachelors in Science of Health with special interest in community health.

Autumn Palmrose

Park Watch Dog

Autumn, pictured with Macy, joined the team as one of our Park Watch Dogs. She is currently attending UNF, focusing on a Bachelors of Science in Health. Autumn is in tune with the plight of homeless animals in our community and has volunteered her time and talents at First Coast No More Homeless Pets.

 

Chris Wiggins

Office Assistant / Assistant Groundskeeper

Chris is 22 years old and works at Dog Wood Park during his breaks from UCF in Orlando, where he is a Senior majoring in Marketing.  Chris enjoys soccer and is looking forward to an upcoming month-long trip to Europe! 

Staff Member

Office Assistant

Staff member bio coming soon.

Staff Member

Office Assistant

Staff member bio coming soon.