“Meet the Derby's Pet Fence Staff
Derby's Pet Fence is a local company that is not associated with any national franchise or dealership. We have a well-trained staff that has extensive experience in the proper methods of installation and training of your dog. Our installers are put through extensive training before they are certified to work on your property.
Since you are considering trusting us with the safety of your pet, we thought you might like to meet us first. Here is a little information on the people that will help you provide freedom and safety for your pets.
Stephen Baralt
Steve is the owner of the company and the guy that is likely the one you will speak to when you call. He has lived in the Louisville area since 2001 and can't imagine ever living anywhere else. He is married with three young children in the Shelby County School District. He has several pets at home, including Derby, the one the company was named after.
After 18 years in the corporate world as a Human Resource professional, he turned his love of dogs and a desire to be a small business owner into a reality in 2005. He has enjoyed successfully training thousands of dogs to stay safely in their yard
Ryan Houchens
Ryan started working with Derby's in 2007 while he was still in high school. He was a star athlete as a wrestler and football player for S. Oldham High. He placed highly all three years in the state wrestling tournament (at 189 lbs.). He was given a scholar/athlete scholarship to Cleveland State University and is a major force in their wrestling program. He is considering pursuing his law degree after his undergraduate studies are complete.
Ryan was our first employee and handles all aspects of our installations, training, and marketing programs.
Lonnie Wright
Lonnie is a native of Kentucky and has always lived in the Louisville area. He is recently retired from the Ford-LAP plant after working for over 33 years. He has been married for 38 years and has two daughters. He is an enthusiast of old cars and is particularly proud of his '65 Mustang Fastback. Lonnie and his wife Kathy now dote on their two Dachshunds (Scooby and Lillie). Lonnie and Kathy also love to check out all the local restaurants.
Lonnie has been with Derby's since 2008 and is experienced in all aspects of installations and training.
Charles Mullins
Charles is a Shelby County resident and has lived in the area his entire life. He is a volunteer with the Simpsonville Fire Department and is currently working on his EMT Certification. Charles also works at UPS on the 3rd shift loading aircraft for overnight packages. In his free time he enjoys traveling and baseball and often incorporates the two. Charles follows the Cleveland Indians religiously and has visited thirteen of the thirty Major League Baseball ballparks.
Charles has been with Derby's since 2008 and is experienced in all aspects of installations and training.
Kris Nelson
Kris is also a Firefighter/Paramedic for the city of Lexington. He grew up in Oldham County and he and his wife have settled in Taylorsville. He was graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a degree in Police Administration. Kris is an Eagle Scout and enjoys camping, hiking, canoeing, and mountain biking. His schedule with the fire department allows for him to work part-time with Derby's and he can continue to stay busy outdoors and work with dogs. His dogs Maggie (yellow Lab) and Chewy (Jack Russel) are happy to see him when he gets home.
Kris joined Derby's in 2011 so he can work with dogs and stay outside as much as possible.
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