AKC’s VicePresident of PublicRelations&Communications Brandi Hunter • by Linda Ayers Turner Knorr continued
Clockwise from above: Dog tired! After completing a huge project Brandi finds joy in relaxing with "Emily", a staff member's Leonberger AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo and Hunter discussing a press release Parents Frank and Cheryl Wilson visiting Brandi in the Big Apple Southern Beauty!
Photos courtesy THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
When she is not at the AKC, Brandi is working on her Master’s Degree, writing a book and enjoys travel- ing and cooking. She is also a bit of history junkie and loves a good podcast. A self-proclaimed workaholic (she carries two cellphones and a tablet everywhere), the AKC is never too far from her mind. “I can honest- ly say I love my job. There is no organization like the AKC and the work that we do. The guidance, knowl- edge and comradery is unlike anywhere I have ever worked. But it is the mission and the dedication to dogs that makes me even more passionate and fuels my desire to educate people about who we are. I feel like I got lucky.” Our friendship began shortly after Brandi joined AKC as Joe McGinnis, Brandi and I were leaving the Eukunuba judges dinner in Orlando. The conversa-
tion was lively and immediately Brandi and I discov- ered our "Georgia Girl Bond". What more can I say, our friendship began as heartfelt and special! Joe was smiling as he escorted us through the Hyatt. Brandi and I were merrily walking holding hands all the way! Finding Brandi has been a blessing for me and our AKC! n Linda Ayers Turner Knorr is from one of our dog world's very special families. She is the daughter of the late All Breed Judge Roy Ayers. Both Linda and her brother Roy Ayers, Jr. became second generation judges. Three judges is one imme- diate family is quite a rarity. Linda is also a second generation AKC Delegate. She entered the show ring with one of her Conrad Collies when she was only six years old and has never stopped giving back to our sport! Her love of the American Kennel Club and its mission is reflected in all of her uplifting articles.
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