The American Kennel Club Promotes Mari-Beth O’Neill And Keith Frazier

New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the appointments of Mari-Beth O’Neill to Vice President of Sports Services and Keith Frazier to Vice President of Optimization and Support Services.

“Through their years of dedication and demonstrated leadership they have helped us make strides in the sport and support services divisions. Their expertise is invaluable to our mission,” said Dennis Sprung, President and CEO of the American Kennel Club.

Mari-Beth O’Neill has been with the AKC for 25 years. Her participation in the sport began in Junior Showmanship and led to a career at the AKC where she has a worked as a Director in Judges Research & Development, Judges Applications, Judges Education and most recently as AVP of Sport Services. In her role as VP of Sports Services, she will continue to provide specialized services to delegates, clubs and fanciers, leading the coordination of various programs including Breeder of Merit, Junior Handlers, Foundation Stock Services and Veterinary Outreach. O’Neill will report to Jim Crowley, Executive Secretary.

Keith Frazier has been with the AKC for 20 years, operating in a number of important capacities, having served as an Internal Consultant, the Director of Companion Animal Recovery and most recently as the AVP of Optimization and Support Services. As the VP of Optimization and Support Services, he is responsible for optimizing online business services for breeders as well as the general public. Additionally, his Support Services responsibilities include overseeing the creation of litter and registration certificates and distribution of educational materials. Frazier will report to Dennis Sprung.