MEET THE KATA*K9 "PACK"

JENNIFER BRUCE

Jen has a diverse background in legal support, customer service, and project management. She has Publicly Represented the likes of "Dior", and "CATO", as well as worked with the Department of Justice. Jen has received awards for her excellence in legal support and has managed projects for global legal teams. She has also developed software systems and programs to improve efficiency and customer experience. As the Executive Assistant at KATA-K9, Jen will be the main point of contact for the company.
She has received awards for her work and has managed projects for global legal teams. Jen's expertise in software development and project management will be beneficial for KATA-K9 as their Executive Assistant.

JOHN HARRIS

It is with distinct pleasure that KATA-K9 welcomes John M. Harris to our team. As the Founder and President of KATA-K9 LLC, Sam Selim knew that he needed to reach out to John, partly due to their past experiences and efforts working together. With an impressive track record in business litigation, negotiation, and national business expansion, John brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team. Along with his extensive background in insurance sales, financial planning, and founding and operating micro businesses, John also has a unique insight into planning residential communities and agriculturally based homesteads. His diverse range of experience allows him to provide valuable guidance in various situations. With degrees in History, Philosophy & Religion, Finance, and Economics, John is a well-rounded professional who understands the world and its people. After attending law school and completing internships with the Wake County North Carolina District Attorney's office and for a congresswoman on Capitol Hill, John is now dedicated to helping creatives and entrepreneurs, like Sam and KATA-K9, navigate legal issues and build a better future all our "Pack Members" & clients. With his expertise and dedication to public service, KATA-K9 adds to the precision and momentum needed, to support its National ITA Trainers program, serve the nations highest demand arwas, as well as the under-served regions of our dog loving Nation! In all matters, with integrity and efficiency. KATA-K9 is thrilled to have him as part of our team. 

JAMES LARSEN

KATA*K9 is proud to introduce James Larsen, a highly decorated and skilled veteran, with years of experience in specialized contracting, federal work, and Tactical Augmentation Units. James brings a wealth of knowledge in technology design, integration, and evaluation, which he has gained through his work with various agencies and Emergency Management roles. His expertise in security and survivability has led to numerous successful ventures, including his involvement in the accreditation process for KATA*K9 as the "Best-Fit" dog training outfit. James' extensive experience also includes being one of a few accreditation evaluators for highly specialized learning and instruction roles. As a federal contractor, he is well-versed in national security, both technically and tactically, and has developed some of the largest national and global learning, certification, and training forums available. With his contributions, KATA*K9 continues to exemplify precision-based protocols for the ultimate benefit of the "human-dog" protocol, promoting enrichment, continuity, survivability, and sustainability. In addition to these specialized skills, James has also served Corporate America in several "C-Suite" roles, such as CIO and Chief Technology Advisor roles, and has served our Nation in some unimaginable roles. The sum of his experiences, make him the perfect fit for the Mesh of our Fabric. 

JASON ORTIZ

Jason heads up our Fiduciary & Financials Advisory roles. His Federal, State, and Corporate Compliance experience, along with years of Financial Planning Strategy, brings a tremendous asset and dimension to the KATA-K9 operational excellence model, that ushers and navigates the smooth upward and onward growth and expansion, toward the overall vision of the company, it's clients, Agents and Alliances.