Ellen Upton

Ellen settled in Virginia with her husband, Jim, in 2014 after moving from Kentucky. By the end of 2019, she and her husband were a full house of hounds - Kitty, Katydid (pictured), and Tess. Ellen discovered Spotsy Dog Park in the Spring of 2020, and a year later began volunteering. Becoming President of the board in 2024, she oversees daily operations, grant research and writing, and ensures all state and federal reporting requirements are met. Ellen developed a love and passion for Spotsy Dog Park that continues to this day.

Kim Markulis

Kim Markulis, a longtime resident of Spotsylvania County, found Spotsy Dog Park in the early summer of 2020. She began volunteering in 2021 and has served as the Vice President for Spotsy Dog Park since late 2023. She oversees volunteer programs, fundraising, events, website and public relations across the organization's media platforms. As an Activities Director, she is passionate about creating fun and engaging activities and events for dogs and their two-legged companions that support the park's mission. Her volunteer passions extend over to her family, where her fiancé, Adam, and son, Jacob, are active volunteers for the park. She and her family have three cats and two Golden Retrievers named Dexter and Deedee.

Dmitry Bocharnikov

Dmitry Bocharnikov serves as Treasurer of Spotsy Dog Park, bringing with him a strong background in technology and a deep commitment to animal welfare. As a software developer by profession, Dmitry applies his analytical and organizational skills to support the financial stewardship of the park. At home, Dmitry is surrounded by a lively group of pets - including two dogs, Ursula and Gracie, along with four cats, two cockatiels and both freshwater and saltwater aquarium fish.

Annie Bennett

Annie Bennett moved to Spotsylvania County in 2022. Shortly after, she and her family adopted their Siberian Husky, Anubis, and discovered Spotsy Dog Park, quickly becoming regular patrons. She first supported the park by volunteering at event and fundraising tables and now serves as General Secretary for the park.

Bob Gose

Bob Gose serves as Operations Manager for Spotsy Dog Park. He discovered the park in 2024 while searching for a welcoming place for his dog, Dak, to socialize and play, and quickly found it to be the perfect fit. Inspired by the park's upkeep and the dedication of its volunteers, Bob chose to get involved by first volunteering at fundraising and event tables to support the park's mission. He previously worked for the federal government where he enjoyed supporting the Marine Corps. Bob and his wife currently reside in Spotsylvania County.

Liz Rosell

Liz moved to Spotsylvania County in 2024 and, shortly after, discovered Spotsy Dog Park and began volunteering as their website coordinator. As an auditor who spends her workdays focused on numbers, she finds joy in having a creative outlet while simultaneously supporting the local dog park. She also has two small dogs, Blossom (pictured) and Cosmo, who love the park as much as she does. In addition to her dogs, her pets also include a blue-tongue skink, hamster, and crested gecko.