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Meet the MAGS Officers & Board Members
Tonia Adams, President
Janie A. Hecker, Vice President
Janie A. Hecker, Vice President
Since 2000, I have been fortunate to share my life and home with Swissies. Currently, my home is filled with the love and energy of Hudson (7½), Tesla (5), and Tullia (18 months), along with our cat, Gabe.
My Swissies are active in a variety of dog sports, each with their own unique interests and talents. Hudson shines in weight pull, Tes
Since 2000, I have been fortunate to share my life and home with Swissies. Currently, my home is filled with the love and energy of Hudson (7½), Tesla (5), and Tullia (18 months), along with our cat, Gabe.
My Swissies are active in a variety of dog sports, each with their own unique interests and talents. Hudson shines in weight pull, Tesla's passion is Fast CAT and agility, and Tullia is still discovering what she loves most. No matter the sport, all three share one favorite pastime: trips to the beach. Whether running along the shoreline, splashing in the waves, or simply relaxing in the sand, beach days are some of our most treasured moments together.
Janie A. Hecker, Vice President
Janie A. Hecker, Vice President
Janie A. Hecker, Vice President
I joined MAGS in 2013, and have served as Director, Secretary, President, Specialty Show Chairman and Vice-President. My husband Wayne (Santa) and I live near Bethlehem PA. We have had four Swissies. Toby (lost in 2023) earned a GCHS title and was a draft and therapy dog. Klara earned a GCHB title and bore two litters. TJ earned a GCH tit
I joined MAGS in 2013, and have served as Director, Secretary, President, Specialty Show Chairman and Vice-President. My husband Wayne (Santa) and I live near Bethlehem PA. We have had four Swissies. Toby (lost in 2023) earned a GCHS title and was a draft and therapy dog. Klara earned a GCHB title and bore two litters. TJ earned a GCH title and is a therapy dog. Holly recently earned her CH title. We have participated in Fast Cat, Obedience, Rally, Agility, Drafting, Pack Hiking, Weight Pull and Therapy work.
Suzanne Davis, Secretary
Stephanie Dooley, Treasurer
Stephanie Dooley, Treasurer
I have been a dedicated Greater Swiss Mountain Dog owner since 2003 and am an active member of both the GSMDCA and the Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club (MAGS). I have proudly served MAGS as a Board Director from 2021–2023 and currently serve as Board Secretary for the 2023–2027 term.
Over the years, I've enjoyed participating
I have been a dedicated Greater Swiss Mountain Dog owner since 2003 and am an active member of both the GSMDCA and the Mid-Atlantic Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club (MAGS). I have proudly served MAGS as a Board Director from 2021–2023 and currently serve as Board Secretary for the 2023–2027 term.
Over the years, I've enjoyed participating in a variety of activities with my Swissies, including Conformation, Weight Pull, Fast CAT, and other performance events. Today, I share my home with Abe, my beloved Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, who continues to make every adventure even more rewarding.
Stephanie Dooley, Treasurer
Stephanie Dooley, Treasurer
Stephanie Dooley, Treasurer
I live in Brigantine, NJ with my husband, Dan and our two Swissies: Hope and Luna. Our first Swissie Skye passed away earlier this year but both he and Hope served as the Absecon Schools Therapy dogs for the last eight years. Our youngest Luna is a year old and is in training to be a therapy dog.
Anthony Buttari, Director
Denise Mitterando,Director
Anthony Buttari, Director
I have owned and loved Swissies for almost ten years and have had five in that time frame. I live in Hamilton, NJ with my husband, Tim and our three Swissies: Harvey, Wesley, and Kelce. I have shown all three of them in conformation shows and have guided Harvey and Wesley to their AKC Championships (I am still working on Kelce). Harvey a
I have owned and loved Swissies for almost ten years and have had five in that time frame. I live in Hamilton, NJ with my husband, Tim and our three Swissies: Harvey, Wesley, and Kelce. I have shown all three of them in conformation shows and have guided Harvey and Wesley to their AKC Championships (I am still working on Kelce). Harvey and I currently still particpate in conformation. Harvey is Top 20 in Breed and All-Breed and we are in Top 5 Owner Handled. We are planning on starting our own breeding program in the next couple years.
Martha Minogue, Director
Denise Mitterando,Director
Anthony Buttari, Director
My husband Bill and I have always had a dog or two, but Samson is our first Swissy. Five years ago, when our Cane Corso and Jack Russell passed away, we were planning on 'enjoying' our retirement years without dogs. Well, Samson entered the picture - what a goofy breed these Swissies are - but we love him! We're trying our hand at many
My husband Bill and I have always had a dog or two, but Samson is our first Swissy. Five years ago, when our Cane Corso and Jack Russell passed away, we were planning on 'enjoying' our retirement years without dogs. Well, Samson entered the picture - what a goofy breed these Swissies are - but we love him! We're trying our hand at many working dog activities and having a blast! And Samson and his JRT brother, Atlas, make the best traveling partners
Denise Mitterando,Director
Denise Mitterando,Director
Denise Mitterando,Director
I entered the Swissy world in 2012 with my first girl, Caboo. Caboo, Sophia, and Gideon are no longer with us but continue to watch over our home. Meli now carries on Caboo’s legacy in Conformation, Obedience, Drafting, Weight Pull, Pack Hiking, Agility, and Pet Therapy — and she has one her big swisster wouldn’t think of… Dock Diving!
I entered the Swissy world in 2012 with my first girl, Caboo. Caboo, Sophia, and Gideon are no longer with us but continue to watch over our home. Meli now carries on Caboo’s legacy in Conformation, Obedience, Drafting, Weight Pull, Pack Hiking, Agility, and Pet Therapy — and she has one her big swisster wouldn’t think of… Dock Diving! I’ve served MAGS as Director, Vice President, and President, and currently serve again as Director. I’ve also been a GSMDCA member since 2018 and look forward to continuing to support MAGS.
Kira Zimmerman, Director
Denise Mitterando,Director
Denise Mitterando,Director
I live in New Oxford, PA (near Gettysburg) with my fiancé, Andrew and our six dogs, three horses, and wide array of other farm critters. We got our first Swissy, Daisy, in early 2024 and have since added Twister and Niko to our pack. I am an AKC-certified S.T.A.R. Puppy instructor, CGC Evaluator, and Farm Dog judge. I have titled my Swis
I live in New Oxford, PA (near Gettysburg) with my fiancé, Andrew and our six dogs, three horses, and wide array of other farm critters. We got our first Swissy, Daisy, in early 2024 and have since added Twister and Niko to our pack. I am an AKC-certified S.T.A.R. Puppy instructor, CGC Evaluator, and Farm Dog judge. I have titled my Swissies in AKC conformation, therapy work, Rally, Farm Dog, virtual scent work, trick dog, AKC Temperament Test, Canine Good Citizen (CGC, CGCA, CGCU), and Barn Hunt. My dogs are also active in weight pull, FastCAT, pack hike, and have attended AKC Meet the Breeds in New York City as ambassadors of the breed.