Jensen Huffman

President

Jensen Huffman is President and founding member of C.H.A.I.S.  He is the owner of Huffman K9 Obedience in Canby Oregon and is a partner and K9 handler in the firm, Charon K9 Solutions, LLC.   Jensen Huffman started training and working dogs in 2001 and has both handled and trained dogs for the important tasks of Search and Rescue, Explosive Ordnance Detection, Narcotics Detection, Firearms Detection, Human Remains Detection, Counter Poaching and Counter Trafficking.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Oregon State University and studied business at Portland State University for his Masters in Business and Entrepreneurship. Jensen believes that canines are an incredible species, able to form deep emotional bonds with people and assist us as detection / SAR dogs, protection dogs, and therapy dogs who can bring comfort and empowerment to those who are in desperate need.  He believes that it is our duty as handlers and trainers to utilize these animals to improve our community and the world that we live in.

Annelisa Smith

Fundraising Director / Legal

Annelisa Smith is an attorney and founding partner of McKean Smith – a law firm with offices in Portland and Vancouver. Her practice focuses on representing clients in complex family law issues including domestic violence, allegations of child abuse, high conflict child custody matter as well as family owned business and high net worth divorce.  Jensen and Annelisa have been friends for more than 20 years since their college days at Oregon State University. In 2020, Jensen was Annelisa’s first call when one of her employee’s children went missing in the forest near Mt. St. Helens. The success of that rescue led Annelisa to look for ways she could support the efforts of these highly trained dogs and handlers in finding the lost and giving support and strength to survivors of abuse and trauma. While Annelisa admires the skill and drive of the Malinois, she focuses her personal K9 efforts toward her Muppet of a standard poodle Augustus as he brings comfort and support to the clients and staff of her law firm.

Annelisa Smith

Fundraising Director / Legal

Annelisa Smith is an attorney and founding partner of McKean Smith – a law firm with offices in Portland and Vancouver. Her practice focuses on representing clients in complex family law issues including domestic violence, allegations of child abuse, high conflict child custody matter as well as family owned business and high net worth divorce.  Jensen and Annelisa have been friends for more than 20 years since their college days at Oregon State University. In 2020, Jensen was Annelisa’s first call when one of her employee’s children went missing in the forest near Mt. St. Helens. The success of that rescue led Annelisa to look for ways she could support the efforts of these highly trained dogs and handlers in finding the lost and giving support and strength to survivors of abuse and trauma. While Annelisa admires the skill and drive of the Malinois, she focuses her personal K9 efforts toward her Muppet of a standard poodle Augustus as he brings comfort and support to the clients and staff of her law firm.

Paul Woods

Secretary

Paul Woods is recently retired after thirty-three years of public service in both Federal Law Enforcement and the US Navy.  Paul has served as a member of the Contra Costa County Search and Rescue Team.  He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Washington, and Master’s and Engineer’s Degrees in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the Naval PostGraduate School. A passionate German Shepherd owner, Paul believes that well trained canines and handlers provide unique skills that benefit individuals and the greater community.

Paul Woods

Secretary

Paul Woods is recently retired after thirty-three years of public service in both Federal Law Enforcement and the US Navy.  Paul has served as a member of the Contra Costa County Search and Rescue Team.  He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Washington, and Master’s and Engineer’s Degrees in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the Naval PostGraduate School. A passionate German Shepherd owner, Paul believes that well trained canines and handlers provide unique skills that benefit individuals and the greater community.

Jensen Huffman

President

Jensen Huffman is President and founding member of C.H.A.I.S.  He is the owner of Huffman K9 Obedience in Canby Oregon and is a partner and K9 handler in the firm, Charon K9 Solutions, LLC.   Jensen Huffman started training and working dogs in 2001 and has both handled and trained dogs for the important tasks of Search and Rescue, Explosive Ordnance Detection, Narcotics Detection, Firearms Detection, Human Remains Detection, Counter Poaching and Counter Trafficking.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Oregon State University and studied business at Portland State University for his Masters in Business and Entrepreneurship. Jensen believes that canines are an incredible species, able to form deep emotional bonds with people and assist us as detection / SAR dogs, protection dogs, and therapy dogs who can bring comfort and empowerment to those who are in desperate need.  He believes that it is our duty as handlers and trainers to utilize these animals to improve our community and the world that we live in.