Nickolas Biermaier

My Why: My Why is to provide opportunities for business owners and managers that they never believed could be possible. Hard work, flexibility, and trust build these possibilities. Champion Areas: Relationship building, team trust, and hospital transitions ____________________________________________________________________________ Nick was introduced to veterinary medicine as his wife, Taylor, was going through veterinary school and using [...]

Kate Crumley, MS, DVM

My Why: Improving the world around me through my love of animals, medicine, and problem solving. Champion Areas: Starting and running a practice, medicine, surgery, and dentistry case reviews, invoicing and client communication challenges, clinical approach to profit and loss statements and financial management, tackling difficult conversations ____________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Kate Crumley brings decades of experience [...]

Anita Dennison, MS, DVM

My Why: To better veterinary medicine and agriculture for the next generation. Champion Areas: Internal medicine (large- and small-animal), teaching, implementing new medical techniques or pharmaceuticals, connecting previous generations of veterinary medicine to new ones ____________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Anita Dennison comes to Blue Heron Consulting as a Medial Team Coach, following a period of relief veterinarian [...]

Dustin Pulliam, DVM, MBA

My Why: Rooted in faith and a passion for people, I strive to cultivate strong, mission-driven veterinary teams. Through leadership, communication, and operational excellence,  empowering professionals to serve with integrity, collaboration, and purpose. Champion Areas: Leadership, multi-unit operations, innovation, executive coaching ____________________________________________________________________________ Dustin Pulliam, DVM, MBA, is a dedicated veterinary professional with a passion for [...]

Kelli Kerwin, CVPM

My Why: I believe enthusiastic, empowered individuals build exceptional veterinary teams. My mission is to equip professionals with the tools and knowledge to excel, fostering collaborative cultures where veterinary careers flourish and patient care soars. Champion Areas: Practice management, leadership, team development, culture, non-DVM ownership, process optimization, and RACE-approved speaking ____________________________________________________________________________ Kelli Kerwin’s early experience [...]

Stacy Gentry

My Why: To empower those in the veterinary field by sharing knowledge and guidance, making their path smoother and more fulfilling. By supporting them, I contribute to ensuring every animal receives the care they deserve. Champion Areas: Operations, hospital flow, communication, and culture ____________________________________________________________________________ Stacy Gentry joins the Blue Heron Consulting team as an Operational [...]

Jamie Hurst, RVT

My Why: I love the people in this profession and want to do what I can to make their lives better and more fulfilling. I came to this profession for the love of the animals and stay because I care about the people. Champion Areas: Staff training, process and flow, inventory, culture, and leadership. ____________________________________________________________________________ [...]

Sydni Southwick

My Why: I am on a mission to transform the veterinary industry into one where long-term success, wellbeing, and personal fulfillment are standard. By fostering meaningful relationships and creating supportive networks, I aim to build a thriving community that inspires positive change, drives innovation, and elevates the entire field for professionals, the animals we care [...]

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