Diane Salts NCMG, Master Groomer
        Diane joined the Northwind staff in March 2004.  She is a National Certified Master Groomer and has 30+ years of experience.  Diane has been certified with the National Dog Groomers Association of America since 1992.  She started grooming in the seventies in Kay's Poodle Parlor, which was owned by her mother, Kay Salts.  Her loving kindness toward animals shows through in the way she takes special care in all the pets she grooms.  Diane is very active with her 4 whippets in performance field events during her spare time.

Sal Acahua CPCT, Maintenance Supervisor
        Sal joined the Northwind staff in February 2004 and his dedication and hard work has made him a wonderful addition to the team. He is a certified Pet Care Technician Level I.  Sal is responsible for making sure our facility and property stay beautiful and our pets stay safe.  Sal shares his home with 1 cat named Minnie, a beagle named Tonka, his girlfriend Sarah, and their son Salvadore.  He enjoys working with all different types of animals here at Northwind.

Amanda Larreau APCT
        Amanda joined our staff in October 2005. She is a certified Advanced Pet Care Technician Level II.  Amanda grew up on a horse farm in Ohio and raised rabbits in the FFA.  Shortly after graduating high school, she got married and moved to Washingon State.  Her work experience includes both kennel & pet stores.  Amanda shares her home with 3 dogs, 2 rabbits, and her husband Jamie.  She spends a lot of her time volunteering at Northwest Trek, a local wildlife refuge.  She also enjoys camping, hiking, boating, and riding Vicki's horse Magnum.  In the future she plans to pursue a career in Marine Biology.

Peggi McIntyre APCT 
        Peggi joined our staff in July 2005 and is a certified Advanced Pet Care Technician Level II.  In her younger years she was active in 4H with horses, cows, and pigs.  Peggi has also lived on a horse ranch in Kennewick, where she taught summer/spring camp for kids.  She has a degree in business as well as a degree in cosmetology.  When she’s not giving extra attention to our clients, she’s spending time with her horse and 2 dogs.  She enjoys drill team, trail riding, and showing horses.

Nicole Sadowski APCT
       Nicole joined the Northwind staff in October 2006 and her hard work and caring personality have made her a great asset to the team.  She is a certified Advanced Pet Care Technician Level II.  Nicole grew up on a 5 acre farm in Montesano, Washington where she always had animals in her life.  She grew up with dogs, cats, goats, birds, and rabbits.  Nicole did a few years of nursing school after high school before joining Northwind.  Her future goals are to finish Nursing School and start a family.  Nicole shares her home with her pit bull Trinity and her husband Daniel.  Nicole is currently on leave to have her first baby!

Mary Larman CPCT
       Mary joined the Northwind staff in November 2006 as our Receptionist.  She is a certified Pet Care Technician Level I.  Mary was born in Southern California, moved to Southern Oregon with her family of 5 brothers & sisters at the age of 7.  They lived on a small farm where she got to have her first Boston Terrier.  Mary fell in love with Bostons and always wanted to have another one someday for her own children.  She has raised 6 litters of Bostons and has 4 of her own.  Mary has been an active member of the Boston Terrier Club of Western Washington where she has helped with the "Ways & Means Committee."  She is also a member of the Boston Terrier Club of America.  Mary had the opportunity to travel to Tampa, Florida with her friend and her boston for the Eukanuba Tournament of Champions Invitation Only Dog Show, which she describes as an experience of a lifetime!  She now lives in Yelm with her 4 Boston Terriers and 1 cat.  Mary has 3 grown children, 1 daughter and 2 sons and they all love dogs!

Tracy Johnson
       Tracy joined the Northwind staff in November 2007.  He has been a wonderful addition to the team.  Tracy genially loves animals and it truly shows by the way he takes care of all the pets here at Northwind.  In his spare time he runs his own landscaping business.  Tracy enjoys reading, martial arts, working out, playing poker and hanging out with his friends!