Our Team.
At Red Rover Resort, we’re more than just a team, we’re dog lovers dedicated to providing your furry friends with a safe, comfortable, and fun environment. Our experienced staff is passionate about animal care, ensuring every dog receives the attention, exercise, and affection they deserve. Get to know the caring individuals who treat your pets like family!
Owner
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Brandon has lived in Steamboat Springs for over a decade, combining his entrepreneurial spirit with a lifelong love for animals. After successfully owning a local bar and restaurant, he decided to channel his passion into creating a top-tier dog boarding kennel. Brandon now enjoys running his business alongside his occasional office helper, Pepper, a 11 year old spunky Yorkie, bringing care and dedication to every four-legged guest.
Brandon
Kennel Manager
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Marcela, originally from Brazil, has been passionate about animals for as long as she can remember, Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, she graduated with a degree in Veterinary Medicine in 2022 before moving to Steamboat Springs. When she is not caring for animals, Marcela enjoys skiing, hiking, camping, playing with her pup Flora, and exploring the great outdoors.
Marcela
Facility Manager​
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Eric, came from North Carolina, earned a degree in Business Administration from Western Carolina University. In 2016, he moved to Routt County to pursue his passion for the outdoors. Alongside his fiancée, their two daughters, and their pup, Frost, he enjoys fishing, camping, and exploring. After an extensive career in the restaurant industry, Eric decided to shift gears and follow his true passion—working with dogs.
Eric
Staff Photographer : Website Designer : Social Media Manager​
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Jen loves to travel, especially internationally, capturing outdoor and environmental stories through her lens. Photographing dogs was something new for her, and she quickly discovered how much joy these pups and the Red Rover community bring to her life. You’ll sometimes find Jen at the front desk, answering calls and emails, or outside capturing moments to share on Red Rover’s social media.
Jen
Front Desk Manager
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Tommi moved to Colorado in February 2021 and worked on the ambulance during COVID. A little over a year ago, she adopted Cash from the Humane Society. Cash was labeled as dog aggressive, but Red Rover was willing to give her a chance. With the team’s support, the resort helped Cash find friends and make incredible progress. Tommi loved the people and atmosphere at Red Rover so much that she decided to apply for a job herself. Now she comes to work happy and leaves happy, because who wouldn’t when you get to spend the day surrounded by dogs!
Tommi
Kennel Staff Member
and Dog Trainer​
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Riley is an animal lover and advocate originally from Houston, Texas. She attended the University of Kansas, where she studied Theatre Performance and Psychology.
During her time in Kansas, Riley began working at a kennel as a kennel technician and dog handler. It was there that she discovered her passion for canine behavior and behavior modification. In 2025, she took the next step in her career and became a dog trainer.
In the summer of 2026, Riley relocated to Colorado with her pets, Buddy, Boogie, Chomper, and Crouton, to continue pursuing her passion for helping dogs and their owners reach their training goals.
Riley is excited to begin this new chapter in Colorado and work alongside the wonderful team at Red Rover Resort!
