Coconino County K9 Partners is committed to supporting the brave K9 units that serve and protect our community. Our organization provides funding for training, equipment, and medical care for these invaluable teams.
Ben has been a dedicated member of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office since 2013. In 2021, he earned the K9 Handler position for the newly established program. Additionally, Ben holds several key positions, including Corporal, SWAT Team Member, and Task Force Officer. Observing the substantial time and financial resources required to maintain a successful K9 program, Ben decided to establish Coconino County K9 Partners to ensure ongoing support for K9 programs in Coconino County.
Luis has a true passion for dog training and particularly in the area of personal protection dogs. Luis has been training dogs since he was 11 years old and now runs his own dog training business, Kilo K9 LLC, which won the Best of Flag 2024 in the Dog Trainer Category. Luis has been working closely with Cpl. Waibel and Dex since 2022 and is a major contributor to the success of the CCSO K9 program.
Adam served with Kingman Police Department since 2009 where he was a K9 handler for 5 of those years. Since joining the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office in 2020, Adam has been promoted to Lieutenant and oversees the K9 program as K9 Unit Coordinator.
Jodi is a born and raised Flagstaff native and local business owner. Jodi launched K4 Marketing with a passion for supporting local businesses and causes that support our community. She has a vast network of local partnerships developed through her experience in sales, non-profit work, event planning, and social media marketing. Jodi also has family in law enforcement and has a big heart for first responders.
Oriol is a skilled expert in data analysis and accounting, with extensive experience in grant and non-profit financial management. Currently serving as the Financial Planning and Reporting Analyst, Lead at NAU, he is passionate about leveraging his expertise to support Coconino County K9 Partners by managing funds. In his free time, Oriol enjoys running, biking, and hiking with his wife and their dogs. He holds an MBA from ASU with a concentration on Business Data Analysis.
Dr. Emily is an integrative veterinarian that focuses on full body health. Dr. Emily is a certified veterinary acupuncturist, certified in spinal manipulation and has training in holistic medicine. She owns Healing Trails Holistic Veterinary Services, a mobile practice in the Prescott area. Dr. Emily also serves as the public service veterinarian for High Country Humane Society in Flagstaff. She has traveled internationally to provide various veterinary services in Fiji, Costa Rica, and India. She brings a unique perspective to the canine working dog community.
