We take pride in our team! More Representatives coming soon!!!
Melica Graber
In Memory <3
Tanya Cottrell
Office Operations/ Director of Representative South Carolina
My name is Tanya Cottrell and I live in South Carolina. My life in the dogs started back in 2006 when I owed my first American Bully that I got from Bill Lyvers in Texas. He was a blue American Bully that went by “Ciroc”. I loved the bully world and the shows. I met so many people that became lifelong friends. The dog world is so amazing, and it is like another family to me.
I am now fascinated with the French Bulldogs, so I am learning all I can about them now and about to own my first one. I can’t wait to start my breeding program over from scratch with what I want to do instead of what everyone else wanted. I am getting the best education about them and doing my research.
I went to shows with ABKC, BCR, RKC, IBKC and ABR. I was a rep for a short period when ABR first started out. I helped in the creating of their flow charts and paperwork. I have also worked ABKC events assisting reps, judges, etc.
I have been in the clerical/data entry field for as long as I can remember. I have over 20 years of experience that I am bringing to ICBR and I look forward to working with two of the greatest people I know and some old/new friends. Cannot wait to see you all at the shows!!
Mike Ruiz
Representative North Carolina
Hello, my name is Mike Ruiz my life as a dog man started back in 1993/94 w/ APBT as I started my line of Crenshaw/Garner blood for a few years & then moved on to start showing in ABKC in 2008 w/ my production XL CH Dozer.
Here are some of the many dogs that I have titled GRCH Bison, Dual Ch Purple Hulu,Ch Pebbles then GRCH Bear, GRCH Cha Ching,Ch Lighting & the list goes on still showing in ABKC.
Also still holding a Best Of Breed record for ABKC of 73 Best Of Breed for The American Bully for 1 show season most known as Tropboiz The Bear.
After all the huge accomplishments in 2017 & 2018 being top dog 2 years in a row we also took 2018 Nationals. That win put us in the history books for a TopDog to win nationals in the same year, well after the team stopped showing Bear to prep for new up & comers.
I’ve moved on to become a judge for “CBR”& also “BRC” & now here for ICBR!
I am looking forward on seeing & touching a lot of dogs & remember stay humble & professional.
Kristin Nichelson
Representative in Memphis
Hi, I'm Kristin. I have a wonderful husband and four beautiful children. We love to travel and do sports together. I've loved and worked with animals my whole life. I got started by being the kennel help in a small grooming salon. From there i kept moving up. I've been grooming for 13 years now. I am now a master groomer and own my own grooming salon. I've been around dog shows and assisting since i was a teenager. I started showing in AKC my own Cane Corso in 2020 and now have three beautiful examples of the breed. I am so happy to be apart of the ICBR team. I hope to continue to grow and learn with this registry.