
About
United to protect & serve the K9s who protect and serve us.
Our Mission is to Empower K9 Heroes
to perform their duties more effectively, and honor the memory of those lost in the line of duty.
Our Story
Inspired by K9 Baron’s Sacrifice
K9s United’s President and Founder Debbie Johnson, a civilian from Jacksonville, Florida, never thought helping K9s would be her calling. But after learning about the tragic murder of K9 Baron from the St. Johns County Sheriff’s office in her hometown, she was inspired to become an advocate for these brave canine crimefighters.


MEET OUR TEAM
K9s United is a 100% volunteer, 501(c)(3) organization composed of civilians, current and former law enforcement members, and the K9 training community – all passionate dog lovers who are dedicated to bringing awareness of the positive impact K9 units make in the communities they serve.
Board of Directors

Debbie Johnson
Financial Professional
K9s United President & Founder

Sgt. Jay Nix & K9 Drago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office
K9s United Board Member & Vice President

Brad Williams
President OF Safariland
K9s United Board Member

Dan St. John
Chairman & CEO, St. John; Chairman & CEO, Nectar Studios
K9s United Board Member

Paul Bertozzi
President & CEO of Live Oak Contracting
K9s United Board Member

Sgt. Michael Goosby
Retired, Los Angeles Police Department
K9s United Board Member

Robert Ramos
Retired, Orange County Sheriff’s Office
K9s United Board Member

Sheila Brown
CPA
K9s United Board Member; Treasurer

Kathy Bishop
President, Cowan Financial Group
K9s United Board Member; Secretary

Lt. Jason Bailey
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
K9s United Board Member
ADVISORY BOARD

Deputy Patrick McGauley & K9 Audie
K9s United Advisory Board Member

Robert A. Hardwick
Sheriff, St Johns County Sheriff’s Office
K9s United Advisory Board Member

Officer Matt Herrera & K9 Ghost
K9s United Advisory Board Member

Sgt. Charles Owens
K9s United Advisory Board Member

Emma Johnson
K9s United Legacy Ambassador

Trooper Kale Davis & K9 Zee
K9s United Advisory Board Member

SGT. Cheth Plaugher & K9 Huk
K9s United Advisory Board Member

K9 Huk
K9s United Ambassador

K9 Drago
K9s United Ambassador
Training Team

Sgt. Jay Nix & K9 Drago
K9s United Director of Training

Sgt. Michael Goosby
K9s United Training Team Member

Carlos Ramirez
K9s United Training Team Member

Michael Nezbeth
K9s United Training Team Member

SGT. Mike Lilley
K9s United Training Team Member