Kasey, Ariel, Shepherd, Southern and Shiloh
Owners |
Kasey and Ariel met in college and both graduated from Texas State University with degrees in Exercise and Sport Science. With very different skill sets and knowledge, they came together and created K & A Grooming. Kasey started grooming in 2001 and has always had a passion for working with animals. Kasey was a grooming salon manager for many years and has learned from her experiences from working with different groomers and in different grooming settings. She wanted to step out on her own and develop her own style of grooming in a more relaxed grooming environment. Ariel teamed up with Kasey and contributed her skills and knowledge about business finance and management to the vision. Ariel had previously managed several restaurants in Austin for many years. Though she enjoyed her time and experience gained through that career path, she was always searching to find something that she could be more passionate about. She found that passion in working with pets and their families with Kasey! Kasey and Ariel started K & A Grooming in the Spring of 2014. They wanted to create a grooming environment for dogs and cats that would allow the pets to be more comfortable and stress-free during the grooming process. They wanted each of their clients to have devoted one on one time with their groomer which would allow for a quicker turn around time. Not forcing the pets to stay in a kennel all day while they wait their turn seemed to alleviate a lot of the stress that can sometimes be associated with the grooming process. This style of grooming combined with a relaxing playroom created for the dogs after their spa day really helped to make the grooming process more enjoyable for the pets. In March of 2018, their family grew, and they welcomed their first son, Shepherd, to their pack!! He loves greeting the clients and their pets and on occasion you will find him in the playroom loving on your pups! In August of 2020, their family grew again, and they welcomed their second son, Southern! He jumped right in with helping at the shop as well and he loves getting to meet our clients! They had a new addition to their management team when Shiloh joined the family in November of 2022. |
Leilani
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Leilani was born in Killeen, but she grew up in Austin. Growing up, she always had a passion for working with kids, which is how she initially met Kasey and Ariel as their oldest son's nanny. She grew a family-like bond with Kasey and Ariel and all of their kids since then. After the Covid pandemic changed the trajectory of her professional life, she decided that it was time for a career change. She joined the K & A Grooming team in 2021 and has been an amazing asset to the team since she started. Leilani has learned to perform just about every job in the shop and prides herself on continuing to learn and grow every day in this field. She has the best interests in mind for all of the pets that we work with every day, and she has built many relationships with the pet parents that we work with on a regular basis. She has adopted the mentality and work ethic that Kasey and Ariel want to see reflected in their shop and has as much pride in the business as the owners do themselves! In her free time, Leilani is a Mommy to her two daughters, Bella and Kehlani. She is also a pet parent to her tiny little pup, Belle, who keeps a very close eye on Leilani at the shop!
Lynn
Grooming Manager
Lynn has always loved dogs and grooming has been the career path that she has been drawn to for a very long time . Lynn recently moved to Austin to pursue her dream of learning and mastering the skill of grooming. She joined our team in 2019. Lynn was personally trained under Kasey (the "K" of K & A Grooming) and has grown tremendously in her skill and abilities as a groomer! Lynn is our go to for the creative side of grooming and she loves experimenting with different coloring styles with her clients! Lynn has two dogs at home named Nala and Rasta and they are her whole world! In her free time, Lynn likes to be outside soaking up the sun. She absolutely loves the color pink and she almost always has a coffee in her hands!
Grooming Manager
Lynn has always loved dogs and grooming has been the career path that she has been drawn to for a very long time . Lynn recently moved to Austin to pursue her dream of learning and mastering the skill of grooming. She joined our team in 2019. Lynn was personally trained under Kasey (the "K" of K & A Grooming) and has grown tremendously in her skill and abilities as a groomer! Lynn is our go to for the creative side of grooming and she loves experimenting with different coloring styles with her clients! Lynn has two dogs at home named Nala and Rasta and they are her whole world! In her free time, Lynn likes to be outside soaking up the sun. She absolutely loves the color pink and she almost always has a coffee in her hands!
Kendle
Executive Administrator
Executive Administrator
Kendle has worked at K & A Grooming since 2017. She graduated from Texas State University in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. She thoroughly enjoys building meaningful connections with pets and their owners. She is one of the voices you hear when you call to set up your appointment and is happy to answer any questions you may have. She works to ensure that you have a positive experience from the start. You will also notice her fur baby, Veda, in the salon assisting her. In her free time, she enjoys dance and hanging out with her nephews Shepherd, Southern, and Shiloh!
Tammy
Pet Stylist
Tammy has just recently moved to Texas from New Jersey and she joined our team in 2020. After 29 years as a stylist in the beauty industry, she took the leap to transition her passion for making people feel beautiful to making pets look and feel beautiful! She has always loved being around animals from a very young age. She had all kinds of pets growing up and volunteered regularly at the local animal shelter as an adult. She has always had a dream to work with and be around animals as a career. Tammy is a very meticulous groomer and loves to work with all types of dogs, but the fluffier and curlier the better! Tammy has 2 pets at home, her cat Cassie and her Brittany Spaniel Freda. In her free time she enjoys cooking and going to the dog park with Freda and her son Donovan.
Pet Stylist
Tammy has just recently moved to Texas from New Jersey and she joined our team in 2020. After 29 years as a stylist in the beauty industry, she took the leap to transition her passion for making people feel beautiful to making pets look and feel beautiful! She has always loved being around animals from a very young age. She had all kinds of pets growing up and volunteered regularly at the local animal shelter as an adult. She has always had a dream to work with and be around animals as a career. Tammy is a very meticulous groomer and loves to work with all types of dogs, but the fluffier and curlier the better! Tammy has 2 pets at home, her cat Cassie and her Brittany Spaniel Freda. In her free time she enjoys cooking and going to the dog park with Freda and her son Donovan.
Stephanie
Pet Stylist
Stephanie joined our team in 2020! She has been working around animals for a very long time in a medical setting and has decided to bring that knowledge to our salon as a groomer. Working with animals has always been a dream of hers. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys camping, hiking, and finding new adventures to experience. When she's here, you'll always see her two shadows (her pups) following her around! Their names are Sasha and Sailor and they are just as obsessed with Stephanie as she is with them!
Pet Stylist
Stephanie joined our team in 2020! She has been working around animals for a very long time in a medical setting and has decided to bring that knowledge to our salon as a groomer. Working with animals has always been a dream of hers. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys camping, hiking, and finding new adventures to experience. When she's here, you'll always see her two shadows (her pups) following her around! Their names are Sasha and Sailor and they are just as obsessed with Stephanie as she is with them!
Kenna
Pet Specialist
Pet Specialist
Kenna has always enjoyed working with pets and started working in the pet industry in 2018. Her favorite breeds to work with are all large and giant breed dogs. She has two dogs of her own. Lola is a Pit mix and Dexter is a Great Dane mix. Her goal is to go through our grooming apprenticeship program and become a groomer here at K & A Grooming. Outside of work, Kenna enjoys reading and writing poetry, art, and photography. We are so thankful that she decided to join our team!
Amber
Pet Specialist
Pet Specialist
Amber moved to Texas from Michigan in 2021. She worked in the pet grooming industry for five years before transitioning to dentistry. Working with animals is her true passion as she has returned to making pups look and feel their best at K&A Grooming. She keeps everyone laughing with her sense of humor and brings so much joy to the shop. She likes to call herself weird, fun, fabulous, and adaptable. She has one pup, Brock, who you will see at the shop keeping her company. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with husband and daughter.
Monica
Pet Specialist
Monica was K & A Grooming's very first employee in 2015. She has learned and grown with us from the very beginning, and we have cherished working with her on and off for about 8 years. Monica took a brief hiatus from K & A Grooming to develop her skills and knowledge in an animal hospital setting. She is now back with us full time and we could not be more excited to welcome her back! Monica loves working with animals and has made a career of caring for and loving other people's pets. Monica also has 5 dogs of her own. Their names are Shorty, John, Maggie (Margaret), Karlee, and Wayne. In her free time, she enjoys spoiling her pups and spending time with her husband.
Pet Specialist
Monica was K & A Grooming's very first employee in 2015. She has learned and grown with us from the very beginning, and we have cherished working with her on and off for about 8 years. Monica took a brief hiatus from K & A Grooming to develop her skills and knowledge in an animal hospital setting. She is now back with us full time and we could not be more excited to welcome her back! Monica loves working with animals and has made a career of caring for and loving other people's pets. Monica also has 5 dogs of her own. Their names are Shorty, John, Maggie (Margaret), Karlee, and Wayne. In her free time, she enjoys spoiling her pups and spending time with her husband.
