Ira Verbois | Executive Director
Ira is a native of Denham Springs, Louisiana. Ira served in the United States Air Force and participated in Desert Shield/Desert Storm. After discharge from the Air Force, he worked in law enforcement and became a stay-at-home father to his and Glennal's three small children. During this time, he served as a volunteer and board member for several organizations. After moving to Alabama, he served as the treasurer for Service Dogs Alabama until he was asked to become the executive director.
Ira has been married to Dr. Glennal Verbois, and he has four children and two grandchildren.
Ashley Taylor | Program Director
An Alabama native, Ashley has worked as a Veterinary Technician, has volunteered with various breed rescues and shelters, and has shown various dog breeds in American Kennel Club Conformation Shows.
In 2009, Ashley began working as a trainer and tester with Dogs On Call, a therapy dog organization. In 2010, she helped co-found the K-9s 4 Kids Service Dog program and became its Head Trainer and Evaluator. She now heads the SDA prison training program's canine training of approximately 50 inmates.
Ashley enjoys implementing the most up-to-date A.D.I. standards and loves constantly researching the latest sensory-inclusive techniques to improve SDA!
SDA Staff
Amy Capps: Development Director
Paige Pritchett: Facility Director, Bookkeeper
Kayla Popplewell: Program Coordinator, Facility Coordinator
Summer Rogowski: Program Manager
Alexandria Pogue: Kennel Assistant
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