Holly Karr is an I.T. Agile Coach / Program Manager at Beast Code. She is a native of Okaloosa County and her passion for making our area better for everyone, including the four-legged ones, drives her to help Dog-Harmony succeed in their mission. Holly is married to Russ Karr, an Air Force veteran pilot, and enjoys public speaking, being a life-long learner, and an avid crocheter. She serves on the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, is the Vice President of the Community Solutions of the Emerald Coast (One Hopeful Place), is a member of both One Okaloosa EDC’s TeCEMN group and the Business Leaders Council, and is a general member of the Emerald Coast Science Center Board of Directors. Holly joined as the Chair of our Board of Directors in 2024.

Rachelle Graves is the Director of Special Events at the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Clare Bassett is a single mother of three grown children who moved to Florida from Michigan more than 10 years ago. Originally born in England, she has owned and taken care of many different animals from a hedgehog to a horse! When her children were in elementary school, she started on a long career of volunteerism that culminated in a lifetime achievement award for volunteering from the Clarkston school district. She started and ran many educational and fun programs for children that are still in use today. Clare also served on the PTO board for a total of 10 years and multiple school district committees. That need to volunteer in areas close to her heart brought her to Dog-Harmony, and she loves to help with all the different events.

Today she does many different jobs for a long list of clients, including one of her favorites which is pet sitting!

Born in Miami, Florida, and raised in North Georgia, Janie is a revenue manager for St. Joe Hospitality after years of experience serving in various marketing and public relations roles for hotels, small businesses, agencies, and nonprofits alike. With formal communications and hospitality education from Piedmont College and Florida State University, her versatile knowledge and skills allow her to accomplish just about anything she sets her mind to. When she’s not setting room rates or analyzing trends, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Josh, and her dogs, Finn and Hammy.

Andrew Farmer is a realtor with Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty in South Walton. A longtime resident and real estate agent in the well-known County Highway 30A beach community, Andrew works with families, investors, and developers interested in the most coveted neighborhoods along 30A. Andrew leverages his creativity, passion for marketing, and years of experience in real estate and the vacation rental industry to go the extra mile for each of his clients. When Andrew isn’t selling homes, he is spending time with his son, Hudson, and their dog, Vivian.

Lynn is the manager at
Midsouth Bank, bringing expertise and leadership to the financial services industry. With a passion for community involvement, she also serves on the board of directors for the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society, where she works to promote animal welfare in the community. Originally from Lac du Flambeau, Lynn spent most of her adult life in Milwaukee before moving to the Panhandle. A devoted family person, she is happily married and has three children and three grandchildren, along with two beloved kittens and two foster kittens that add joy to her home.  In her free time, Lynn enjoys paddle boarding and hiking, always seeking new adventures and the opportunity to meet new people. She believes in building connections and making a difference both in her professional and personal life.