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
- Mission Statement, Approved September 2020
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 |
Emily Fagan |
Oregon |
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Immediate Past President |
Sidney Long |
Florida |
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Vice President |
Hershell Allison |
Texas |
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Corresponding Secretary |
Ashley Fincher |
Oklahoma |
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Recording Secretary |
Jean Tuggle |
Washington |
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Treasurer |
Lucy Rezny |
Missouri |
|
Director |
Jen Walsworth |
New Hampshire |
|
Director |
Katie Osadchaya |
Nevada |
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Director |
Frank Benzinger |
Nevada |
|
Director |
Trish Mathias |
Mississippi |
|
Judges Education Coordinator |
Christine Robinson |
California |
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Membership Coordinator |
Ashley Fincher |
Oklahoma |
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BRT Rescue Coordinator |
Chris Maduri |
Arizona |
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Juniors Coordinator |
Lian Chase |
Colorado |
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Performance Committee |
Jean Tuggle and Christine Robinson |
California |
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Health and Breed Preservation Chair |
Layne Townsend |
Georgia |
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AKC Parent Club Delegate |
Vacant |
- |
- |
Communications Chair |
Vacant |
- |
- |
Public Education Coordinator |
Vacant |
- |
- |
Budget |
Vacant |
- |
- |
National Events Coordinator |
Emily Fagan |
Oregon |
|
2026 National Event |
Emily Fagan |
Oregon |
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Top 20 Event |
Emily Fagan |
Oregon |
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Breed Mentor - Judges Training & Qualifications |
Christine Robinson |
California |
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Breeder Education Coordinator |
Debby Lynn |
California |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
Breeder Directory |
Emily Fagan |
Oregon |
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Historical |
Christine Robinson |
California |
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AKC Gazette Breed Columnist & Show Sight Liason |
Emily Fagan |
Oregon |
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Newsletter Editor |
Tessa Moore |
Florida |
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Webmaster |
Alexandra Draves |
Ohio |
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Archivist |
Vacant |
- |
- |
Meet The Breed |
Vacant |
- |
- |
Standing Rules, Policies & Procedures |
Vacant |
- |
- |
AKC Legislative Action & Crop/Dock Initiative |
Vacant |
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