Meet Our Staff


We are extremely proud of our extensive education, knowledge and combined experience in the field of canine reproduction!

Kristin Schwenke Block (Pictured with Ozzie The Man)
Masters degree from Washington University in St. Louis
Licensed Inseminator and NGA Approved Semen Collection and Storage Facility
Oversees all studs standing on the farm, does all the progesterone testing, collects, freezes and stores all semen, does all the Artificial Inseminations and shipping of semen here and abroad. 

Brett Gerst - Farm Manager
Oversees all daily operation of the farm.
15 years experience as a dog trainer in Dubuque. Has won the Iowa Breeders Cup, Dubuque Classic, Dubuque Inaugural, King and Queen Stakes 2 years in a row. Assists with the stud dogs.

Brian Carpenter - I am always the best dressed webmaster at the Waffle House.

Martin Roper, our pedigree corner guru, with (l-r) Mandys Thunder, Red Coat and All Hail Eddie (Fortress Blue - Miz Mandy)