Claire Komorowski

CEO, aka Chief Puppy Officer

I’m married to a great guy and share life with one snuggly Bernedoodle named Casey (courtesy of PuppySpot). Our family always dreamed of having puppies, but allergies delayed that dream until later—when “Bart the Wonder Dog” (a Welsh Corgi) finally joined us and immediately stole our hearts.
My professional path has focused on leading teams and businesses in service-first industries, most recently running Sales Strategy & Operations for HomeAdvisor (now Angi). I joined PuppySpot in 2019 because I believe puppies positively impact people’s lives. Casey joined our family in 2020, and by then I knew there was no better place to find our perfect puppy. I was promoted to CEO in 2021, a role I’m incredibly excited and grateful to hold. I look forward to continuing to raise the bar for animal well-being while helping deliver joy to families across the country.

Aimee Venot

Vice President, Product and Technology

Hello! I joined in May 2023 as Vice President of Product and Technology which means I am here to make sure we deliver an amazing customer experience on the PuppySpot website and do it all as efficiently as possible. My team is also amazing, we love what we do. Before coming to PuppySpot, I held different roles at Ruggable, Home Chef, and Nielsen. I learned firsthand that great companies are great at customer experience, and so that’s what we are after here. When I have a free moment, I like digging in the dirt in my garden, making delicious meals with friends, and hitting the road to explore the wonders of the world. 

Carolyn Edwards

Vice President, Marketplace Operations aka the Coach

I joined the amazing PuppySpot team in January 2024 to work with our national network of certified breeder partners on how together we can continue to provide perfect puppies to our customers in the most perfect way. It’s been a blast thus far; all great people doing a really important job: delivering unconditional love. Prior to PuppySpot I ran operations for a company called Palmetto and before that had a long stint at GrubHub, where I ended up as Senior Director, Merchant Strategy and Operations. Geographically, I have been a bit of a pinball. I was born in Chicago (still a Bears and Cubs fan), and am in Philadelphia with my wife and Addision and Billie, our two Labradoodles for a two year stint. As a kid I had a cat named Laila, a Welsh Springer Spaniel named Buddy, and an slobbery Chocolate Lab named Guinness which, in retrospect, seems appropriate. I have loved playing or watching sports my whole life. From kickball and tennis to cycling, soccer and flag football, I think any game is a good game. 

Ray Preston

Vice President, Puppy Concierge Team, aka the Puppy Placement Whisperer

Alisha Randy

Director, People & Recruiting aka the Perfect Puppy People Officer

Some people call me a Jersey girl, because, well, I did in fact grow up in New Jersey. I spent 12 zany years in Manhattan and now live in bucolic Saddle River with my partner Joe, our beautiful and bright red-headed daughter Zoey, and Jagger, our Boston Terrier. I joined PuppySpot in 2019 after almost a decade as an Executive Recruiter for JSB Partners, boutique executive recruiting firm. Think Hedge Funds, Private Equity, and Investment Bank. I ended up being promoted to Vice President Executive Recruiter. As much as I appreciated the recognition I came to realize that I wanted more. I wanted to really love my job. And that’s what led me to PuppySpot. I started out as the Recruiting Manager and was promoted to Director of People and Recruiting. My job is to help deliver on our promise of being “The Perfect Puppy People” by making sure we hire and retain team members with the empathy and expertise to deliver perfect puppies perfectly. I’m a devout animal lover, an avid kickboxer, and a fanatical kayaker, with Zoey, Jagger and Joe always in tow!

Stuti Thakor

Director of Digital Marketing

Let’s get this right out of the way. I am the proud mom to one of the cutest Golden Retrievers around, and his name is Zeus.  He doesn’t so much look like the Greek God, but he does rule my world.  We live in Castle Pines, Colorado, a rural suburb of Denver, with tons of parks, which you know who loves. I have been a long-time dog lover and informal activist for the betterment of puppies everywhere and bringing to light the truths around responsible breeding and responsible pet ownership. It’s a big reason I joined PuppySpot because I so believe in the work we are doing and the standards we are setting as the leading puppy placement service in America. Prior to joining the team I worked at Sling TV, managing all the digital media and before that at a small but mighty digital agency. 

Cherie Pidcoe

Director Breeder Experience

Hello y’all! Greetings from Palm Bay, Florida. As Director Breeder Experience it is my job to make sure that our breeder partners are fully supported and feeling great about their partnership with us. I’ve been at PuppySpot for many years and have spent most of my life working with animals, including being a veterinarian technician and operating a Doberman Rescue service. Right now I have three dogs, Brodi a Biewer Terrier, Jax a Yorkshire Terrier and George, a wee Chihuahua. Oh, and a cat named Oliver and two Cockatiels named Reese and Buttercup. Get it? My animals are my kids and completely rule my house, which means me. Other things I love: gardening, scuba diving, boating, thrift stores, garage sales and having beach days with my doggies.

Cheyanna Ashley

Director of Breeder Development and Operations

I live just south of Cherie in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a sunny city on the East Coast and the temporary home of tens of thousands of college students every Spring Break. Don’t visit then! I’ve been with PuppySpot for over thirteen years, doing a variety of different jobs. My current role involves working closely with Carolyn Edwards to continue to improve and expand our breeder partner program. I love the work, love the team, and really love puppies. In fact I love animals, whether they have four legs or eight. If you stop by some time you will be greeted by Shelton, my Labdradoodle, a Corgi named Tyrion, three cats that go by Pandora, Persephone and Binx; Avocado, a Bearded Dragon; two tarantulas named Lillith and Bryaxis, and one hyperactive jumping spider dubbed Ghost Face. Yes, you read that right. Outside of tending to my flock I garden, read a lot and go to concerts when I can.

Lori Delgado

Product Manager

Hi! I’ve been at PuppySpot for more than five years, serving in a product management role and loving every moment of it. Before joining the company, I worked for a range of telecom and IT startups. I was born in Venezuela and now live in Colombia with my family my husband, Alejandro; our sons, Alejandro and David; and our beagle, Tony Stark.

I’m passionate about dogs and proud to be part of a company that helps families find their four-legged companions a pure love that lasts forever. ❤️

Carolyn Cohn

UI/UX Product Designer

Hi there! I joined the wonderful PuppySpot team as the UI/UX Product Designer in late 2023. My days are dedicated to developing innovative design solutions and refining pixel-perfect details until they launch. The goal: a perfect online experience to help every customer find his or her perfect puppy. I was born and raised in New Jersey, surrounded by a menagerie of dogs, and a gaggle of chickens. There’s nothing quite like starting each day with fresh eggs for breakfast! Fast forward to today, I am a first-time mom to my adorable son and his buddy, Buddy, a precocious Pomeranian mix. Family, friends, and our furry (or feathered) companions are pretty much everything to us.

Grisha Reroma-Chester

Controller

I first got introduced to PuppySpot as a customer, acquiring two delightful yorkies, Rowdy and Mr.King. I joined as our Controller in 2019. For those that don’t know, a Controller’s job is to make sure the finances of a company are well-managed and the company is in good financial health. And we are! Prior to PuppySpot I held similar roles at Sharp Electronics, Panasonic and Groupe SEB, a French company. I live in Nutley, New Jersey with my family. Oh, and I love salsa dancing. Don’t you? 

Jannie Mandell

Manager, Systems Engineering

Like a number of my teammates, I’ve been with PuppySpot for over a decade. Because who wouldn’t want to work for a company that’s all about delivering unconditional love? I live in Hollywood, Florida, loving the beach, the diversity of the cuisine, and the amazing friendships I have made while crafting. Oh, and loving my five goldfish: Bubbles, Sunflower, Mickey, America, Emma. They don’t bark or bite.

Theresa Miller

Profile Approval Manager

I have been a proud member of the PuppySpot team for 13+ years and a passionate dog lover for even more years than that. I grew up with German Shepherds, Ginger, Princess I, and Princess II, and two Shepherd mixes, Melina and Amber. I’ve also loved and been loved by Shadow, a Lab Retriever; Frankie, a gentle Great Dane; two perky Poodles, Binky and Boo Boo; three Maltese, Howie, Albert and Colonel; Miss Priss, Jasper and Jacob, all Maltese designers; and Bandit, a rambunctious Cocker Spaniel mix. Today finds me living happily in North Carolina with two happy PuppySpot dogs, Marta, another German Shepherd and Eleanor, a miniature Labradoodle. Outside of work and loving my dogs, I dabble in photography, gardening, traveling, and occasionally curling up on the sofa with a good book.

Jeasca James

Director of Customer Experience

Hi y’all, a big hello from Atlanta, Georgia. I love my job, I love my puppies, and I love cooking. Every day and night I get to experience the unconditional love and adorable antics of my five dogs:  Verdo the Great Dane, King Itachi the French Bulldog, Kyoshi and Kihachi, both Yorkshire Terriers and Gohan, a Cocker Spaniel. My household is rarely still but it sure is fun.

Joey Serafin

Puppy Concierge Manager

I am in the relationship development business: connecting good people to their perfect puppies. I live in Canton, Connecticut, a charming, bucolic town in the middle of the state. I joined PuppySpot at the beginning of 2023 bringing with me a long puppy loving history including Beemer, the Lhasa Apso, Rocky the Black Lab, Casey the Chocolate Lab, Toby the Black Lab and Bantam the German Shepherd. Prior to PuppySpot I worked at Angi/Home Advisor. And prior to that I was, wait, a professional baseball player, drafted by the Chicago White Sox as a pitcher. All were great gigs, but this one is better. 

Jacob Alvarez

Puppy Concierge Manager

I love my job, I love my son, and I love my tiny Shih Tzu Chase, who just turned 14 years young. I’ve been at PuppySpot for four years, serving as a Puppy Placement Manager, which means I am responsible for making sure that we deliver perfect puppies in a perfect, stress free way. Prior to joining PuppySpot I’ve held a variety of sales and sales management positions, which has allowed me to learn the critical importance of motivation and inspiration in the work world equation.  Outside of work, I hang out as much as possible with my son, because he motivates and inspires me in life. 

Alyssa Rose

Puppy Concierge Manager

While I may be a sunny South Florida girl for the last 5 years, I will always consider myself a proud New Yorker! I joined PuppySpot in November of 2025 to help our Puppy Concierge team match our perfect puppies with the most loving families because my own puppy, a little maltipoo, Poppy, is the absolute love of my life. Prior to coming to PuppySpot, I spent 15 years in the SaaS space, leading high performing sales teams. When I’m not “working” (I love this too much to call it work), you can find me on a Pilates reformer or glued to the television, watching the New York Mets.

Chris Colbert

Chairman, aka Iggy Stardust

I’m a dad, a grand dad, and past caretaker of two adorable Italian Greyhounds, Pharo (pictured) and Twiggy. I came to this role at PuppySpot via my work for DFC, the company’s biggest backer and fan. I partner with the Leadership Team on how we can continue to create a puppy welcoming experience that all our stakeholders love. That includes our customers, our stellar breeders, our committed team members, and of course, our puppies. Because their happiness is paramount. Prior to DFC I ran a range of service businesses, learning along the way that great people are the biggest determinant of great companies. And that is true at PuppySpot, and why we are the perfect puppy people.

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PuppySpot is America's leading puppy placement service, operating since 2005 and headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. For over two decades, we have set the industry standard for online enabled puppy placements, partnering with responsible breeders, and utilizing the right people, processes, and technologies to help thousands of families find their perfect puppy.

As a USDA-licensed puppy placement service, PuppySpot operates with a singular mission: to make lives better by placing healthy puppies into happy homes. We approach this responsibility with care and integrity – accepting fewer than 10% of breeders who apply to join our network. Every breeder is held to the same standards we would expect for our own families. Guided by an independent scientific advisory board, we require breeders listing puppies on the platform to adhere to the most rigorous screening processes and the most thorough puppy health assessment in the industry.
We stand behind every puppy we place. Every placement is backed by our industry-leading 10-year Health Committment, offering families reassurance long after their puppy arrives home.

At our core, PuppySpot is a community of dog lovers. We combine deep expertise with genuine empathy, delivering not just puppies, but lifelong companionship. We believe every family deserves the joy, comfort, and unconditional love that only the right puppy can bring—and we are honored to help make those connections possible.