BARK UNIVERSITY - Key Persons


Candy Oppman

Job Titles:
  • Owner
Extremely compassionate and caring about both people and animals. Dog behavior expert. Over 15 years experience in the pet care industry.

Derek Kendall

Job Titles:
  • Kennel Supervisor
Derek always has an upbeat energy that dogs and humans-alike love. He is a kind-hearted young man with a passion for all the dogs that come through our doors. He has a love for learning. Derek enjoys taking on new challenges and bringing out the best in every dog he meets.

Hailey Benson

Job Titles:
  • Kennel Supervisor
Hailey has been at Bark University since 2019. In that time Hailey has grown her skills as a pack leader. She has an exceptional eye for detail, kind energy, and a joyful personality. She is passionate about the wellbeing of both the dogs and people around her. She has started schooling to learn more about dog training techiniques.

Teresa Noster

Job Titles:
  • Manager
Previously worked at 4 Paws. Industrious and quick-witted. The glue that holds Bark U together. Particular fondness for labs and lab mixes but loves ALL dogs.