EC Crew is a group of passionate pit bull lovers:

Jessi McNamara

My pack consists of: My 24-year-old daughter, Jasmine; my 9-year-old daughter Ava; and my 5-pack of pit bulls Zephyr, Luna, Punk, Simon and Solo. My role with EC is: I run the day-to-day operations of EC, focusing on providing outreach, communication, education, and resources to our widespread pit bull network....

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Heather Quartuccio

My pack consists of: Myself, my husband, our 3 block-headed Even Chance alums (Shiva, Juice, Birdie), and whatever foster dog I have talked my husband into accepting in our home. My role with EC is: I help with social media, fundraising and advocacy events, supporting internal/external community needs, writing, being...

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Melissa Saputo

My pack consists of: My husband Mike; my daughter, Peyton, my son, Parker; and my three female pit bulls Nova, Vada and Rey (all EC alums)   My role with EC is: I keep EC “legal” by making sure EC operates in accordance with all of the rules and regulations...

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Lisa Gerrie

My pack consists of: One husband: Dave; two Dogs: Loki (Weimaraner) & Pipsqueak (Chi-Chi mix); three horses: Mojo, Oakley and T; one cat: Corona; and sixteen chickens (they all have names, but I will spare you). My role within EC is: My role within EC includes the day-to-day financial tracking...

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Danielle Etzel

My pack consists of: My boyfriend & a menagerie of herding breeds, Bull Terriers, and Presa Canario.   My role with EC is: Foster home, trainer, brainstormer, transporter. My paid gig is: I manage a doggie daycare program at a vet clinic and train pet dogs full time! My strengths...

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Jamie Shawver

My pack consists of: Me, my plants, & whatever foster dog I have at the moment. My role with EC is: I am one of EC’s VPs. Volunteering at events is my favorite role I have with EC- I absolutely love getting to go out into the St. Louis community and talk...

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