Our Grand Rapids Airport Team

As we grow, our mission to offer peace of mind, and a safe, happy environment that is super fun for your furry family members is even more important to us! The Grand Rapids certified team will continue to be dedicated to high-quality care for your best furiend.

We are excited to introduce Ashton Sims to our Camp Bow Wow family. Ashton will be taking on the role of Chief Operating Officer for our Brighton Township, Grand Rapids Airport, St. Clair Shores, MI, and Springfield, MO locations. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Ashton worked his way up from a Camp Counselor to a General Manager. For the last 3 years he has worked for the Camp Bow Wow corporate team as a Franchise Business Coach supporting new and existing franchise owners with a high focus on customer service, daily operations, and dog safety.

Ashton is committed to building positive relationships with people and serving dogs within their communities. Ashton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Business Administration, providing him with a strong foundation to excel in his role.

In addition to his work, Ashton enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and rock climbing. He also enjoys attending professional sporting events and catching comedy shows or concerts. He is a self-proclaimed foodie, always searching for the best chicken parmesan, and he loves indulging in anime and video games in his free time.

Ashton’s dedication to Camp Bow Wow along with his motivation to inspire others makes him an invaluable Leader. His commitment to providing the best experience is fueled by his love for dogs and people.

Megan is our Director. She has been with Camp Bow Wow since August of 2021. She loves being around dogs all day in such a fun and playful environment. Her favorite part of working at Camp is seeing all the excited dogs walking into Camp each day. 

Megan has a 7-year-old Lab/Pit mix named Doris, who loves to snuggle, play fetch with sticks and swim in the lake. In her free time, Megan loves to read, make pottery, and loves loves loves to cook.

Mikelle is a co-manager and has been with Camp Bow Wow since October of 2021. She is Pet CPR certified and enjoys developing relationships with dogs and their owners. 

Mikelle has a dog named Sloan. She’s a 1-year-old energetic, loving, squishy pitbull and blue healer mix. She also has a 7-year-old cat, Callie. In her free time, she likes puzzles or sudoku. She always looks forward to the summer so she can do some of her favorite hobbies like camping, hiking, and taking Sloan to swim in the river.

Steven is a Co-Manager who started with us in September of 2021. He enjoys playing with dogs and getting to know our human customers. He thinks the people he works with are great and work well as a team.  Steven is pet first aid certified.  

Steven is pretty social, so much of his free time is spent with his family, girlfriend, friends, and roommates! But he also enjoys playing and watching sports, being outdoors, and almost everything that comes with being outdoors.

Ainsley is a Senior Camp Counselor and has been with us since August 2022. She wanted to work here because she loves working with animals, especially dogs, and she thought this would be a great experience. She has experience as a Kennel Attendant at a vet clinic. Her favorite part of the job is being in the yard with the dogs and getting to know her coworkers. Ainsley has a 6-year-old Poodle named Luka. He is very sweet, scared of everything, but loves people. She also has a cat named Katniss. Katniss is very sweet but also loves to chase Ainsley around her room to play-attack her. In Ainsley's free time, she enjoys reading, being with friends and family, riding horses, trying new foods, playing with her pets, and painting.

Savannah has been working with us since June 2023. She wanted to work with us because she enjoys being around dogs and is currently in school to become a Veterinarian. Her favorite part about working with us is seeing the regulars and learning all of their personalities. Savannah has 5 dogs in her family, but Brady is hers. He is an 8-year-old Cocker Spaniel that has many quirks. Her favorite thing about him is the way he sits. He sticks one leg out and one of his teeth sticks out of his mouth. In Savannah's free time, she enjoys playing tennis, going to the beach, going on hikes with her dog, and hanging out with friends. 

Maya has been a Camp Counselor with us since June of 2023. She wanted to work with us because of her love for animals, especially dogs, and thought this would be a great experience. Her favorite part of the dog is getting to meet all of the new Campers and being able to see all of the regulars. She also loves being able to give all of the boarders the Camp Fire treats before they go to bed. Maya has two yellow labs, Zane and Zoey. They are both rescues, very cuddly and love to be outside. They are super silly dogs and never fail to make her laugh. In Maya's free time, she enjoys playing soccer and skiing. When she's not playing sports, she enjoys reading, baking, long-boarding, and hanging out with friends.

Alayna has been a Camp Counselor with us since May 2023. She wanted to work with us because of her love for dogs, and she believes that they are family as much as any person and should be treated like that. Her favorite part of the job is forming connections with the Campers, getting to know each of their unique personalities, and helping with enrichments. Alayna has two dogs, Broccoli and Russel Sprout. Broccoli is a 14-year-old Papillon-Poodle mix. He’s very laid back but enjoys going for walks and eating popcorn. Russel is a 3-year-old Bichon Frise-Yorkie mix. He loves to follow his big brother everywhere and is much louder and more hyper. He loves to talk and stare at you while babbling for unnatural periods. In Alayna’s free time, she enjoys skateboarding, basketball, and anything related to environmental activism.

Meet Hannah, our paw-some Camp Counselor since September 2023. She chose to work with us because she's been a long-time user of Camp Bow Wow for her fur babies. Hannah loves being around the dogs as it helps her de-stress, even after long hours of work and studies. She has two dogs, Charlie, a yellow lab, and Loui, a black lab, both full of energy and personality. Hannah's favorite part of the job is being able to just be around the dogs. When she's not busy chasing her tail with work and studies, she loves to hang out with friends. We're so lucky to have her on our team - she's the perfect paw-tner!

Meet Clarissa, our paw-sitively awesome Camp Counselor at Camp Bow Wow Grand Rapids Airport since May 2023! Clarissa saw joining Camp Bow Wow as a golden opportunity to grow personally and professionally. Aside from her love for animals, she wanted to fetch some valuable life skills, like responsibility and dependability. With a wag-tastic determination, she takes on tasks in an orderly manner and knows when to leash out for help. Clarissa's qualifications include past volunteer work showcasing her determination and responsibility, along with being a certified CPR pro for both humans and our furry friends. Her favorite part of the job? Working with awesome coworkers and serving up some delicious meals to our furry guests. While Clarissa currently can't have pets at home, she fills her free time with activities like cooking, drawing, listening to music, and baking.

Kay is a Camp Counselor at Camp Bow Wow in Grand Rapids, joining in February 2024. With a love for dogs, Kay's experience includes dog ownership and sitting. She enjoys meeting new dogs and their unique personalities. At home, she cares for 8-year-old Havanese Cedar and shares his playful nature. Kay's hobbies include reading, music, roller skating, and writing.

Meet Whisper, our enthusiastic Counselor here at Camp! Whisper joined our team in February 24th, bringing a wealth of experience from their previous role as a Summer Camp Youth Worker. Certified in CPR and babysitting, Whisper is not only skilled but also dependable and always willing to learn. Their positive attitude and love for animals make them a perfect fit for our Camp. Whisper's favorite part of the job? Spending quality time with our furry guests, of course! While they don't have pets of their own at home, Whisper enjoys pursuing hobbies like photography, drawing, cooking, and staying active in their church community during their free time.

Meet Carah, our "Camp Counselor Extraordinaire" since March 2024. With a background in customer service and a lifelong love for pups, she ensures our furry guests have a blast in the yards. While she doesn't have pets of her own, Carah's family boasts two adorable German Shepherds named Kyzer and Keno. Outside of camp, Carah enjoys attending concerts, collecting crystals and art, baking, reading, and crafting.

Meghan is a Counselor, where she began her role in March 2024. Meghan’s passion for dogs and desire for an active job led her to Camp Bow Wow, where she enjoys working with dogs and engaging them in enriching activities. She holds a high school diploma and is a dedicated dog owner, which complements her role. Meghan’s favorite part of the job is interacting with the dogs and providing them with enriching experiences. At home, she has a yellow Labrador Retriever named Cooper, who is friendly and loves both dogs and people but can be a bit spicy at times. In her free time, Meghan enjoys riding horses, hanging out with friends, swimming, and working out.

Kaya is a Camp Counselor at Camp Bow Wow’s Grand Rapids location, where she started in November 2023. She loves dogs and spends time with them since her parents won’t let her have one at home. Kaya is a high school junior, active in sports, and experienced with animals from caring for her family’s two horses. Her favorite part of the job is giving out campfire treats and hanging out with the dogs. In her free time, Kaya enjoys Science Olympiad, reading, playing sports, and spending time with friends and family.

Rebecca is a Camp Counselor, where she started in May 2024. She joined to gain experience for her Pre-Vet studies at Grand Canyon University and because of her love for dogs. Rebecca is passionate, open to new experiences, and enjoys having fun at work with both dogs and coworkers. At home, she has a 4-year-old rescue dog named Moby, who loves people and adventures. In her free time, Rebecca enjoys hanging out with friends, shopping, and exploring national and state parks, having visited over 10.