TEAM UTSUMI
We'd Like To Take A Moment To Introduce You To Our Team Of Professionals.
Kaori Yamada
USA
Kaori has been breeding poodles for over 30 years and is the handler! She has been awarded in several dog shows and currently runs four dog academies located in Torrance, California.
Junhee Park
SOUTH Korea
Korea kennel federation
FCI 9 GROUP JUDGE
KKF GROOMING JUDGE
MEMBER OF TEAM UTSUMI
- 2014 53TH KKF GROOMING CONTEST “GRAND PRIZE”
- 2014 YANG JEA KKF GROOMING CONTEST “GRAND PRIZE”
- 2016 65TH KKF GROOMING CONTEST “GRAND PRIZE”
- 2017 71TH KKF GROOMING CONTEST “GRAND PRIZE”
- 2017 73TH KKF GROOMNG CONTTEST “GRAND PRIZE”
- 2016 KKF GROOMER OF THIS YEAR
- 2018 KKF GROOMER OF THIS YEAR
- 2021 HYPONIC IGC INTERNATIONAL GROOMING CONTEST POODLE CLASS – 1ST AND “MASTER GROOMER“
- 2022 SUPER ZOO GROOMING CONTEST POODLE CLASS OPEN DIVISION – 1ST PLACE, 1ST PLACE IN GROUP , BEST INTERNATIONAL
Kazuaki Jingu
Japan
Salon owner
JKC judge
Groomania best in show
Pasadena best in show
2002, JKC本部トリミング競技大会理事長賞 on M. Schnauzer in Japan
2004, JKC本部トリミング競技大会理事長賞 on M. Schnauzer in Japan
2009, JKC本部トリミング競技大会理事長賞 on T. Poodle in Japan
2017, Groom Expo West B. I. S. on M. Poodle in Pasadena CA USA
2018, Groom Expo West B. I. S. on M. Schnauzer in Pasadena CA USA
2020, Groomania online edition B. I. S. on M. Schnauzer in Belgium
2023, Groom Expo West Best transformation Award on Bichon Frise in Pasadena CA USA
2023, Hyponic IGC Best All-Round Groomer in Korea
2024, Groom Expo West B Scissoring Award on Bichon Frise in Pasadena CA USA
Marta Antil
Dana Chavez-Rey
USA
Dana began her career in animal care as a Lead Veterinary Technician at the North Peninsula Humane Society from 1998 to 2000. During this time, she witnessed firsthand the importance of basic pet care on a broader, community-wide level.
From there, Dana transitioned to emergency veterinary care, serving as a Senior Veterinary Technician at North Peninsula Veterinary Emergency
from 2000 to 2002. Between 2002 and 2005, she worked with a Sacramento-area veterinary corporation specializing in veterinary dentistry, gaining advanced experience in oral health for companion animals.
In 2005, Dana and her husband Alex co-founded A Purrfect Groomer. After operating a successful brick-and-mortar salon for 10 years...
Victor Rosado
USA
All Breeds FCPR/ FCI International All-Around Dog Show Judge. All Rounder FCI Grooming Judge. International and National Master Groomer Certified. Serves as technical advisor and judges' trainer for multiple national canine organization under FCI worldwide.
James Holberry
UNITED KINGDOM
My name is James Holberry. I’m also known as ‘The Northern DogBarber’ on social media. I am a professional, C&G qualified groomer based in the UK. I mainly specialize in...
Pietro Vitale
Italy
My name is Pietro Vitale and I am a professional groomer and master groomer from Italy. I have been in this profession for 15 years and I own a salon dedicated to …