Julie Griffith serves as President of the Hounds for Heroes board, leading its strategic direction and governance. She brings a professional background with Regroup Communication Therapy, a speech and hearing clinic, along with a deep commitment to service. Julie is dedicated to guiding the organization's mission of pairing veterans with service dogs.

Shelby Skillett co-founded Hounds for Heroes and serves as the board's Secretary. Alongside her work at VonBernd K9 Training Center, she has helped build the organization from the ground up, pairing hands-on dog training experience with a passion for serving veterans. Shelby continues to play an active role in both the training and administrative sides of the mission.

Jake Skillett co-founded Hounds for Heroes, drawing on his experience as owner and head trainer at VonBernd K9 Training Center in Brownsburg. He established the organization to give veterans access to expertly trained service dogs, and the organization achieved its first service-dog certification under his training leadership. Jake continues to guide the organization's training standards and long-term vision as Co-Founder.

Jerry Orem serves as Treasurer of the Hounds for Heroes board, overseeing the organization's financial stewardship and reporting. He brings professional experience from his work at Hendricks County Bank & Trust (HCBT) to this role. Jerry is committed to ensuring the organization's resources are managed responsibly in service of its mission.

Allan Bolante serves as a Director on the Hounds for Heroes board. He brings a background in community banking through his work with Hendricks County Bank & Trust (HCBT) to the organization's governance. Allan is committed to strengthening ties between Hounds for Heroes and the greater Hendricks County community.

David Kish serves as a Director on the Hounds for Heroes board. Now retired, he devotes time and experience to supporting the organization's mission of pairing veterans with service dogs. David is dedicated to helping guide Hounds for Heroes as it continues to grow.

Jodi Freije serves as a Director on the Hounds for Heroes board. She is affiliated with Freije & Freije Auctioneers, a well-known Indiana auction house, bringing fundraising and event experience to the organization. Jodi is passionate about connecting the local business community with Hounds for Heroes' work supporting veterans.

Joel Rickard serves as a Director on the Hounds for Heroes board. He is affiliated with Connection Pointe Christian Church in Brownsburg, bringing a strong sense of community and service to his role. Joel is dedicated to helping Hounds for Heroes expand its reach and impact for local veterans.

Marcia Crail serves as a Director on the Hounds for Heroes board. She is affiliated with Rossville Quilts, a small Indiana fabric and quilting shop, and brings small-business and community experience to the organization. Marcia is committed to helping Hounds for Heroes build lasting connections throughout the community it serves.

Scott Grimes serves as Executive Director of Hounds for Heroes, providing day-to-day administrative and strategic support through his role as a Partner at Mattison Inc., an Indianapolis-based association management company. He oversees board operations, communications, and organizational infrastructure so Hounds for Heroes can focus on its mission of pairing veterans with service dogs. Scott is committed to building the systems and support the organization needs to grow sustainably.