About Barkpass

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Here's everything you ever wanted to know about Barkpass.

About the team

Bri and Josh Larson founded Barkpass in 2019.

Mailing Address

16 W Encanto Blvd. Suite 518
Phoenix, AZ 85003

  • Steve Zeidman

    Steve Zeidman

    Managing Partner

    With more than 25 years' experience supporting your life-saving missions, Steve is a familiar face and a trusted source as the leading expert in the animal welfare technology and shelter operations space. Steve will be responsible for overall strategy, business development, and operations.

  • Brian Hatfield

    Brian Hatfield

    Partner

    As a partner at BarkPass, Brian Hatfield will lead company growth and client success. With a rich background in people operations and a career spanning industries from non- profits to Hollywood film studios, Brian brings a unique and valuable skillset to the pet licensing industry. Throughout his career, Brian has demonstrated an unparalleled talent for cultivating trust and rapport with clients and stakeholders alike while delivering white- glove service to those he’s been trusted to serve.

    Brian’s expertise in identifying and addressing diverse customer needs has been honed through years of fostering collaboration, leveraging modern technology to streamline operations and removing barriers that bottleneck progress.

    As BarkPass continues to expand throughout the United States, Brian’s leadership will further efforts to empower communities by simplifying pet licensing and promoting healthier, happier lives for pets and their people.

  • Chris Roy

    Chris Roy

    Chief Technology Officer

    Chris has a deep passion for pet technology and has been a driving force in the pet tech industry. As the CTO of BarkPass, he is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance pet licensing and dog park management. In addition to his role at BarkPass, Chris continues to lead Doobert as CEO, where he revolutionized animal transport and foster care management with his innovative online software platform for animal rescuers.

    Chris's leadership and expertise are pivotal in developing solutions that simplify operations, boost compliance, and support thriving communities. His dual roles allow him to bring unparalleled experience and vision to both organizations, advancing the pet tech industry as a whole.

  • Sean Tellis

    Sean Tellis

    Marketing Director

    Having spent over 20 years in marketing, Sean is a results-driven leader who thrives on building meaningful connections and getting things done. With expertise spanning marketing strategy, customer engagement, communications and operations across major retailers and in business-to-business environments, Sean is a true marketing pro. His guidance and vision will be integral to building the company's marketing portfolio to deliver the BarkPass experience.

    Sean's has a deep understanding of pet organizations and pet people having worked alongside animal welfare organizations for many years. Coupled with his knowledge of the software products that serve animal agencies and their communities, he is a welcome addition to the BarkPass team.

  • Aubrie West

    Aubrie West

    Customer Service Specialist

    Aubrie West is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in operations, performance improvement and talent management. Aubrie’s expertise is understanding clients’ organizational goals and using cutting-edge technology to give stakeholders an effortless experience. Throughout her career, Aubrie has earned a reputation for her sound judgement and calm, cool, collected approach which endears her to those she supports.

  • Bri Larson

    Bri Larson

    Co-Founder, Advisor

    Bri has a decade of experience in advertising, project management, and digital work. She is a clever product thinker and contributes to the overall strategy of Barkpass, documentation, legal, marketing, and customer service.

  • Josh Larson

    Josh Larson

    Co-Founder, Advisor

    Josh has been developing software for the past ten years for large and small companies alike. He builds the tech powering Barkpass and contributes to accounting, marketing, and customer service.