Meet the Camp Bow Wow Team
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Julie Turner Leader of the Pack
PresidentJulie, who started with Camp Bow Wow in 2014, provides the strategic leadership needed to help the brand grow and maintain its leadership in the Pet Care category. Julie’s priorities are to amplify unit level revenue and profitability with her focus on new technologies and implementing operational efficiencies. Through her longstanding relationships with the franchise owners, Julie fosters a collaborative culture that leverages their insights to fuel innovation for the brand. Previous to her role as President, Julie served as Vice President of Marketing and provided strategic leadership for all brand marketing, communications and program development. Before Camp Bow Wow, Julie held various roles with Dish Network and Whirlpool, where she gained experience in many functions including business strategy, operations, product development and technology. She is a huge dog lover and can regularly be found distributing treats to all the office pups. Julie also isn’t even remotely ashamed at how much she spoils her pup, Sadie, a mini golden-doodle!
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Jeremy Tebo Vice President of Operations
Jeremy is a seasoned franchise executive with extensive experience in the franchising industry. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Corporate Operations at Radiance Holdings, a platform company that consists of a collection of premier brands in the beauty, wellness, and self-care sectors. Prior to his tenure at Radiance Holdings, Jeremy played a pivotal role in the growth of respected organizations in the education sector, including Mathnasium Learning Centers and Kumon North America. As a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) and a member of Vistage Worldwide, he is recognized for his leadership and expertise in driving operational growth, profit maximization, and achieving strategic business objectives.
Jeremy resides in the Colorado foothills with his wife, Samara, their dog, Shadow, and their newborn son, Logan, where he enjoys a fulfilling balance between his career and his passion for family and the great outdoors. -
Christy Barnes Chief Barketer
Vice President of MarketingSince joining Camp Bow Wow in 2013, Christy has held a variety of positions on the marketing team and currently leads the marketing department. She is in charge of maintaining the overall brand image, spearheading numerous projects designed to improve national awareness, and developing and supporting all marketing communications and campaigns across the franchise system to drive unit-level growth. Christy is passionate about pups and marketing, but she also enjoys traveling, snowboarding and hiking in the beautiful state of Colorado.
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Damien D'Emic Data Dog
Vice President of Business OptimizationSince joining Camp Bow Wow in 2012, Damien has held several positions and is currently in charge of Analytics and R&D, which makes sure Camp Bow Wow® stays on the cutting edge of the industry. In the past he has also led the Operations Team. Prior to becoming the VP of Operations, Damien was Director of Business Analytics, where he developed tools to help franchisees grow their businesses and worked with locations individually to develop specific revenue growth strategies. Initially, Damien held the position of Sled Dog (Business Development Director) for the Northeast Region. Damien spent 11 years with Dunkin Donuts in Operations and Franchise Services. Damien and his wife, Deb, have a daughter, Amalia, and a couple fur kids named Brooklyn and Sadie.
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Matt Sarkesian Tech Terrier
Vice President of TechnologyAs Vice President of Technology, Matt brings over 20 years of experience in delivering high-quality custom software and has successfully led more than 100 web and mobile software development applications. A Certified SCRUM Master and SCRUM Product Owner, Matt has held a variety of positions across multiple verticals, with start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, including Senior Developer, Architect, Technical Lead, Program Owner and IT Director. He started consulting with Camp Bow Wow in 2020 and joined the leadership team in 2021. His role includes overseeing the technology team to enhance internal and external products and provide IT support across the organization. Matt lives in Michigan, where he enjoys vacationing the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with his wife, Lisa, three kids and two pups, Jake and Lola.