Susie Atherton, Owner Biography
Susie’s background includes several
years in the hotel industry, both in the USA and internationally, where
she has worked in sales, convention services, and central reservations
management.
In addition to Canine Creek, Susie has
started four small companies since 1991: an in-home pet care
service in San Diego, a worldwide surgical instrument exporting firm in
Colorado, an antiques/collectibles internet retail website, which she
designed and still operates today, and Canine Creek Dog Wash & Boutique
in Tehachapi.
Business Awards
• Retailer of the Year – Pet Product News International (2006/2007)
• Tehachapi Small Business of the Year (2006)
Community Involvement
• Tehachapi Chamber of
Commerce - Director (2007 to 2009)
•
Guide Dogs of America – puppy raiser & guest speaker
(2000-present)
• Founding Director - Save Tehachapi's Orphaned Pets / STOP (Jan 2008)
• Tehachapi School District Workability Program employer (2006)
• Founder & Moderator,
Pet Industry Retailers (2005-present)
• Tehachapi 2005 Business Outlook Conference, Small Business Panelist
• Ebay Bronze Level Powerseller (1999)
• Santee CA Chamber of Commerce – Director (1992/1993)
• National Association of Professional Pet Sitters – Director
(1992/1993)
Media Coverage
Over the years, articles written about Susie's businesses have appeared
in numerous publications, including:
Print
• Bakersfield Californian
• Tehachapi News
• The Mountain Signal
• The Bear Valley Springs Cub
• San Diego Union/Tribune
• The Daily Californian
• Pet Product News International
Televison
• ABC News - Bakersfield (unpaid on-air endorsement)
On the Internet
•
Tehachapi Central (site now closed)
• Doggie News
•
Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce
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