Carynn Van Epps has been a professional pet stylist since 2016.  She began her career at Petco where she was trained and stayed as a stylist for four years.  She has worked in both corporate and private salons allowing her to work with several stylists before accepting the position of Grooming Instructor at Just Four Paws Academy of Pet Styling.  She is excited to pass on the knowledge she’s acquired over the years to a new generation of groomers.  It is a very rewarding experience being able to watch students grow in this profession that she has such a passion for.  Carynn owns a home she shares with her husband and two children. She has several animals at home, including an AKC registered Airedale Terrier, cats, and a sun conure.  She works the exciting sport of dog agility with her Airedale, Aspen.  Aspen frequently joins Carynn at work and gives students an opportunity to gain experience on a unique coat and maintenance technique they would not ordinarily experience with typical pet styling.  She has had a passion for animals since she was very young and always knew she would eventually enjoy a career revolving around them.  Carynn looks forward to meeting you and helping in beginning your journey into the exciting world of pet styling!

Kara Bell is the Administrator and has been in the field of education since 2005.  After earning her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2002, she took a position working at a residential facility for children in Erie, PA.  After a few years, Kara decided to go back to school for a Master's Degree in Secondary School Counseling.  Upon graduation, she began working with the Educational Talent Search and GO College! programs where she worked with, primarily, low-income, first-generation students in grades 6-12 who had the desire to obtain a post-secondary education.  In July of 2013 Kara joined her father, Robert, and the team at Just Four Paws Academy of Pet Styling where she enjoys assisting, both, traditional and non-traditional students in entering the field of professional pet styling.  Kara currently resides in Fairview, PA with her husband, Tim, her puppies, Annabelle and Beau, and her kitty, Cat King Cole.

Robert Tuznik is a Founder and Director as well as President of Just Four Paws Academy of Pet Styling, Paw ‘n Claws Pet Resort and Paws ‘n claws PlayCare and Styling S’paw. He graduated from Gannon University in 1982 where he majored in Radiological Technology with a minor in Business. He was on staff at a large hospital in Erie for 30 years where he managed X-Ray technologists and was an instructor of X-Ray students from a local university.

Robert and his wife, Patti, started Paws ‘n Claws Pet Resort & Styling S'paw, Inc. in Girard, PA in the fall of 2001. During the summer of 2012, Robert opened Paws 'n Claws PlayCare & Styling S'paw in Erie, PA. Robert has overseen all aspects of running a successful business including marketing, design, day-to-day operations, customer satisfaction and pet safety. Robert has many years of business and management experience.  He resides in Girard, PA where he and his wife give their love to a few senior Lhasa Apsos and their Persian and Himalayan kitties.