Chris Anthony

Chris Anthony, weary from her travails in retail management and office work, found her calling in pet grooming. Her nearly 20-year journey in this career has led her through many opportunities, experiences,& life lessons, including grooming and managing in both small and corporate salons and starting her own successful house-call grooming business in New Jersey. Supplementing those life lessons with education on the various aspects of her career, she always sought out innovations in pet care, education, grooming techniques, tools, and products. Now her passion for grooming & education has deepened her knowledge of scissors, scissoring techniques, ergonomics, and self-care to help preserve her own health and longevity in her chosen profession. She is the owner/groomer at Have Shears Will Travel and the VP of customer service/sales at Evolution Shears. Chris is also honored to have co-founded the New Jersey Professional Pet Groomers Alliance and serves as its current Chairwoman.

Starting out as a career woman, she worked in both Law Enforcement and the corporate world. After overcoming cancer in 2006, she decided she was going to do something that would truly make her happy. She quit her current job and began working with a local groomer to learn the trade. Now owning her own family-run grooming business, she has worked hard to uphold the high standards of comfort and care they provide all their canine clients. Every chance she gets, she continues to further her education in new techniques and tools. She also travels throughout the year to help educate others on various grooming topics. These include Asian Fusion, Tools and Products of the Trade, and my most popular, Caring for Geriatric and/or Obese Dogs.

Mindy Dinwiddie

With over 32 years of combined experience in the pet industry, Andi Roessle is a seasoned professional whose career is defined by technical excellence and a deep-seated passion for animal welfare. A veterinary technician of 12 years and a groomer for 20, Andi has navigated every corner of the field, from mobile units and corporate environments to private house calls and veterinary clinics. Her mastery of the craft is highlighted by her success in grooming competitions—where she specializes in the intricate care of drop coats—and her role as a brand ambassador for Evolution Shears.

Beyond her technical skill, Andi is a dedicated mentor who has shaped the next generation of successful groomers. Her contributions to the industry have been recognized with several prestigious honors, including the 2019 Compassionate Groomer Award at Groom Expo, the 2024 Will Stone Joulie Memorial Award, and the 2025 Brucie Pipino Sportsmanship Award. Whether she is prepping dogs for the show ring or providing high-level care in a clinical setting, Andi remains committed to the highest standards of sportsmanship and compassionate service.

Andi Roessle

Christina Meuse

Christina first found her passion for grooming while attending school to become a vet tech and started working with dogs in 2012. Discovering trade shows early into her grooming career, Intergroom 2013 was where continuing education began and never stopped. Captivated by the competitions and seminars, the trade show would be where her first set of Evolution shears found their way into her hands and years later, in 2022, she would enter her first contest at Intergroom and became the first recipient of the Compassionate Groomer Award honoring Richard Demmerle DVM presented by Celtic K9 & Evolution Shears. By that fall, Christina was part of the team.

Ashley's journey as a Professional Dog Groomer began in 2010. The guiding principle of her business, That Scrumptious Pooch, LLC, is “A Whole Approach to Your Dog's Wellbeing; through behavior-positive, skin and coat-centered care for your dog.” This point of view is a testament to her dedication and care. As a Licensed Family Dog Mediator in the Handling Division, she plays a crucial role in guiding other pet professionals toward gentler, more respectful handling methods through her teaching. Her additional certifications include International Certified Pet Groomer, Petcare Dermatech Specialist, Master Pet Aesthetician, Master Groomer Behavior Specialist, and Fear Free Certified. Her professional network includes The International Society of Canine Cosmetologists, The Association of Holistic Pet Professionals, The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (as a Supporting Member).

Ashley Hanvey

McKayla Long

McKayla began grooming in January 2015 and entered her first grooming competition in 2019 through the Utah Professional Pet Groomers Association’s online event. Her competition specialty is Poodles, where she enjoys the precision and creativity the breed allows in the ring. She owns her own grooming business and serves as a board member for the Utah Professional Pet Groomers Association. In 2024, McKayla became a brand ambassador for Evolution Shears. As a new mom, McKayla balances family life, business ownership, and competition grooming. When she’s not grooming, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her horses.

Cara Corrigan

Cara began her grooming career in 2014 as a bather and went on to apprentice in 2016. Her specialties include Poodles, Cats and Creative grooming styles. She bought her first pair of Evolution shears in 2016 at her first All American Groom Show, where the spark for competing began. She worked tirelessly accumulating over 30+ certifications (and still growing) to her name, with continuous education being one of her top priorities. She began her competitive career in 2019 at Atlanta Pet Fair (now Groom'd) in Extreme Creative Styling. Since then she has competed in Extreme Creative, Abstract Runway, Salon Freestyle, Poodles, and Rescue Round-up. She has been awarded multiple placements across all categories. Cara joined the Evolution team in 2025 and looks forward to continuing to grow with the team.

Our Team