Board of Directors
Jeremy McClister
President
Christina Caridis
1st Vice President
The Manchester Terrier is my passion. While I have had dogs my entire life, Manchesters captured me in 2008. This beautiful, sleek and incredibly athletic dog is the only breed that will always be in my home. As a member of the Board, please feel free to reach out to me should you need assistance of any kind.
Roberta Berman
2nd Vice President
Kathy Nissen
Secretary
I got my first Manchester in 1982. I found “Billy” aka Ch. KaJack’s Dynamic WhirlWynd CD. The rest, as they say, is history and over the years, I have had several beautiful Manchesters and will until I take my last breath.
Carolyn Horowitz
Treasurer
Roberta Berman
AKC Delegate
Board of Directors 2023/2024
Michelle Barlak
Since I was a young girl, I have been passionate about safeguarding this breed for future generations. Through my involvement in the health and rescue committees, I work to ensure Manchester Terriers will always be there to warm your heart and lap.
Ellen Murtagh
Teena Uyeno
Patrick Mackesey
Committee Chairpersons
Robin Gates
AKC Gazette
My love for Manchesters began in 1994. I have bred multiple litters and finished multiple Bred By Champions. I am dedicated to preserving and protecting this breed and club for generations to come.
Christina Caridis
AMTC Archivist
The Manchester Terrier is my passion. While I have had dogs my entire life, Manchesters captured me in 2008. This beautiful, sleek and incredibly athletic dog is the only breed that will always be in my home. As a member of the Board, please feel free to reach out to me should you need assistance of any kind. .
Lisa Nonog
Agility Chair
Jo Ann Emrick
Breed Standard
I have been established in the sport of dogs since 1973 and recognized as a Breeder of Merit in 1975. I'm proud to say, I am truly dedicated to this wonderful breed. The goals of preservation of the breed, education, health and temperament are high on my list of priorities for the Manchester. My breeding program speaks for itself. Being totally addicted to the history of our breed, finds me an avid collector of Manchester Memorabilia. My Manchester Terrier Archives Group has been highly successful worldwide with well over 1000+ members currently. I stay active in the AMTC as Judges Education Coordinator. A position I've held on and off for 35 years. Proudly, I was selected as the first Legacy AMTC member to kick off the new AKC program. What an honor! Do to health issues, the past few years I have joined forces with 'Ambrick'a very dear friend Marla Zoz, and we've bred some very nice Standard Manchester Terriers together.
Jo Ann Emrick
Judges Education
I have been established in the sport of dogs since 1973 and recognized as a Breeder of Merit in 1975. I'm proud to say, I am truly dedicated to this wonderful breed. The goals of preservation of the breed, education, health and temperament are high on my list of priorities for the Manchester. My breeding program speaks for itself. Being totally addicted to the history of our breed, finds me an avid collector of Manchester Memorabilia. My Manchester Terrier Archives Group has been highly successful worldwide with well over 1000+ members currently. I stay active in the AMTC as Judges Education Coordinator. A position I've held on and off for 35 years. Proudly, I was selected as the first Legacy AMTC member to kick off the new AKC program. What an honor! Do to health issues, the past few years I have joined forces with 'Ambrick'a very dear friend Marla Zoz, and we've bred some very nice Standard Manchester Terriers together.
Michelle Barlak
Health
Since I was a young girl, I have been passionate about safeguarding this breed for future generations. Through my involvement in the health and rescue committees, I work to ensure Manchester Terriers will always be there to warm your heart and lap.
Roberta Berman
Awards (Including HOF)
Carolyn Horowitz
Legislative Liaison
Christina Caridis
Standing Rules
The Manchester Terrier is my passion. While I have had dogs my entire life, Manchesters captured me in 2008. This beautiful, sleek and incredibly athletic dog is the only breed that will always be in my home. As a member of the Board, please feel free to reach out to me should you need assistance of any kind.
Kathy Nissen
Standing Rules
I got my first Manchester in 1982. I found “Billy” aka Ch. KaJack’s Dynamic WhirlWynd CD. The rest, as they say, is history and over the years, I have had several beautiful Manchesters and will until I take my last breath.
Michelle Barlak
Eastern U.S. Rescue
Since I was a young girl, I have been passionate about safeguarding this breed for future generations. Through my involvement in the health and rescue committees, I work to ensure Manchester Terriers will always be there to warm your heart and lap.
Rachel Jonas
Public Education
Rachel Jonas
Sunshine
Celeste Gonzalez
Ways N' Means Committee Co-Chair
Celeste started showing dogs in 1975 with her Basset Hounds and added Salukis that same year. Active in showing and field trials, she began her judging journey in 1998. In 2018 she was approved to judge Manchester Terriers, and in so doing, fell in love with the breed. Celeste was very fortunate to have her bitch go WB for both majors at the Orlando 2024 winter shows, finishing at the AMTC National. Along with breeder/co-owner Sara Peterson, and co-owner and junior exhibitor, Hadrian Towell, she looks forward to having Retha gain her GCh. Celeste hopes to get her Manchester into Barn Hunt and Earth Dog in the near future. She has been active in the Basset Hound Club of America since 1976 and looks forward to contributing to the American Manchester Terrier Club's endeavors, especially in District 2.
Callie Cauoa
Ways N' Means Committee Co-Chair
Rebecca Lloyd
Newsletter
Jerri Gillean
Companion/Performance Committee Chair
Judi Fleischaker, DVM
Junior Showmanship
Tammi Myers
Western U.S. Rescue
Michelle Barlak
AKC Semen Bank Preservation
Since I was a young girl, I have been passionate about safeguarding this breed for future generations. Through my involvement in the health and rescue committees, I work to ensure Manchester Terriers will always be there to warm your heart and lap.
Robin Gates
Judges Selection Committee Chair
Gary King
Companion Liason
Robin Gates
"Manchester Terrier of the Year" Chair
My love for Manchesters began in 1994. I have bred multiple litters and finished multiple Bred By Champions. I am dedicated to preserving and protecting this breed and club for generations to come.
Jo Biasi
Web Designer & Web Committee Chair
I got my first Manchester in 2008 and I have been in love with this breed since. I can't imagine life without a Manchester.
Michelle Barlak
Breeder Mentor
Since I was a young girl, I have been passionate about safeguarding this breed for future generations. Through my involvement in the health and rescue committees, I work to ensure Manchester Terriers will always be there to warm your heart and lap.
District Governors
Beverly Leidner
District 1
NORTHEAST - Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin
Celeste Gonzalez
District 2
SOUTHEAST - Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia
Jeremy McClister
District 3
CENTRAL - Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee
Robin Gates
District 4
SOUTHWEST - Arizona, Colorado, California – south of the 36th parallel, Hawaii, Nevada – south of the 38th parallel, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
Christina Caridis
District 5
NORTHWEST - Alaska, California – north of the 36th parallel, Idaho, Montana, Nevada – north of the 38th parallel, Oregon, Washington