About the BRTCA 

Established in 1997, the Black Russian Terrier Club of America (BRTCA) is the American Kennel Club Member Parent Club that represents the Black Russian Terrier (BRT) breed under the AKC in the United States of America. The BRTCA is committed to the stewardship of the Black Russian Terrier by encouraging quality in breeding, education, ethical responsibility, and maintaining the breed's natural working dog qualities. The BRTCA conducts matches, specialty show events, temperament tests, health testing, judge and owner mentoring, and other events to further the understanding, knowledge and protection of the Black Russian Terrier. Courteous and professional communication and sportsmanlike conduct is expected of all BRT fanciers.

 - Mission Statement,  Approved September 2020​

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Who We Are 

Below you will find the listing of the current officers, board members and committee chairpersons - their name and their email address. The BRTCA encourages open communication and welcomes your inquiry. 

Title	Name	State	Email
President	Sidney Long	Florida	[email protected]
Immediate Past President	Christine Robinson	California	​[email protected]
Vice President	Debby Lynn	California	[email protected]  ​
Corresponding Secretary	Mary Robison	California	[email protected]
Recording Secretary	Marilyn Powell	Arizona	[email protected]
Treasurer	Lucy Rezny	Missouri	[email protected]
Director	Lisa Redick	Michigan	[email protected]
Director	Earl Maijala Jr	California	[email protected]
Director	Frank Benzinger	Nevada	[email protected]
Director	Tish Mathias	Mississippi	[email protected]
AKC Parent Club Delegate & Judges Education	Susan Sholar	New York	[email protected]
Membership Coordinator	Mary Robison	California	[email protected]
BRT Rescue Coordinator	Chris Maduri	Arizona	[email protected]
Public Education Coordinator	Vacant	-	-
Juniors Coordinator	Lian Chase	Colorado	[email protected]
AKC Companion Events Rep & Performance Sports Chair	Vacant	Value	-
Communications Chair	Vacant	-	-
Health & Breed ​Preservation Chair	Diana Evans	Georgia	[email protected]
Budget	Vacant	-	-
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National Events Coordinator	Kaye Shipley	Georgia	[email protected]
2025 National Event	Jasmine Shephard	*	[email protected]
Top 20 Event	Alla Taradash	Florida	[email protected]
Breed Mentor - Judges Training & Qualifications	Susan Sholar	New York	[email protected]
Breeder Mentor ​(Breeders Education)	Debby Lynn	California	[email protected]
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Breeder Directory	Emily Foster	Oregon	[email protected]
Standing Rules, Policies & Procedures	Sidney Long	Florida	[email protected]
AKC Legislative Action & Crop/Dock Initiative	Vacant	-	-
Historical	Christine Robinson	California	[email protected]
Archivist	Vacant	-	-
Meet The Breed	Vacant	-	-
AKC Gazette Breed Columnist & Show Sight Liaison	Emily Foster	Oregon	[email protected]
Newsletter Editor	Tessa Moore	Florida	[email protected]
Webmaster	Alexandra Draves	Kansas	[email protected]