Staff

Administration

Freddie Brasfield
Chief Executive Officer

The K-9 SOS CEO is Freddie Brasfield, who received a degree in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee. He holds a variety of certifications including:

• Cross Creek Training Academy, Certified in Search and Rescue Officer Lead Trailing
• Cross Creek Training Academy, Certified in Narcotic Detection
• Indiana Law Enforcement Training Academy Certified Academy, Single Purpose Explosive Detectors Dog Handler's Course
• Dunn's K-9 Training Certification Center, Certified in K-9 Narcotic Detection Dog Handling
• Department of Justice, Certification of Completion of Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings, Technical Level Operations Course, Socorro, New Mexico
• State of New Mexico Magistrate Courts Certification
• Public Agency Training Council Certification of Instructor Development Course, Indiana
• License with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms for possession of explosives for training purposes
• License with the Drug Enforcement Administration for possession of Narcotic Training aids

Amy Brasfield Marlow
Business Operations Manager

Amy Brasfield Marlow, a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Tennessee, manages our day-to-day business operations. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee in Business Administration and, prior to joining K-9 SOS, she worked for seven years as a public accountant, preparing tax returns for clients and advising them on various aspects of their business operations.

At K-9 SOS, she is responsible for Federal and State tax compliance, Human Resources functions, and business strategies and planning. Also, in holding with our belief that all employees should be involved in the core business, Amy is Performance Tested through the Department of Energy with an Explosives Detection Canine. She is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of our Puppy Program.

Michael Hartmann
Trainer/Field Operations Manager

Michael Hartmann oversees day-to-day operations of more than 20 detection teams. He received his certificate in Explosives Ordnance Disposal by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Army at Red Stone Arsenal.  He also holds a Trainer's Certificate by a very prestigious U.S. Canine Academy and is a Certified Master Trainer by Mid-South Police Canine Association. 

David Bilbrey
Field Security Officer and Accountant

David Bilbrey, a graduate of the University of Tennessee, manages our contracts with six federal facilities and serves as our Facility Clearance Officer. As a senior member of our staff, he is involved in all business planning and financial reconciliations. He also finds time daily to work directly with the canines.

Handlers

K-9 SOS handlers are selected and retained for their experience and their integrity. Both are vital when protecting some of the most secure and sensitive facilities in the U.S.

Our handlers are selected from relevant but diverse backgrounds. Some come from U. S. Military canine explosive detection teams or other law enforcement fields. Others have experience at highly classified and critical nuclear facilities. 

Our handlers and trainers are dedicated professionals who take their responsibilities seriously. They are proud of their ability to work with top-notch canines as part of our elite squad.