Our Pack

Kim Figuroa endured a traumatic and abusive childhood, followed by horrific experiences in foster care during her adolescence. Kim aged out of the system into homelessness, leading to nearly six years of exploitation for sex, labor, and drug trafficking. Kim suffered PTSD and mental health illnesses, leading to drug abuse and feelings of no hope and worthlessness. She has since been able to use her expertise, knowledge, and lived experiences to assist FBI and local law enforcement with cases and advocacy within the judicial system, DCF, DJJ, and others. The Attorney General's Office recognized Kim as Survivor Advocate of the Year 2023. She has also received the Evelyn Memorial Award from the Florida Dept of Law Enforcement from NMEC and many more awards for her work combatting human trafficking. Highly sought-after on local and national levels, Kim sits on five human trafficking boards and serves as an advisory leader. Her passion is to fight human trafficking, serving organizations with the same mission.

Mike Jones is the owner and head trainer of Primal Canine, with over two decades of experience working with dogs from all walks of life. He specializes in severe behavior modification cases, high-level obedience training, and working dog training. Mike is a multifaceted individual with skills and expertise that go beyond his extensive skills in the dog world. When he is not running Primal Canine and training dogs, Mike is operating one of his several other businesses for marketing and advertising, clothing brands, running product research and development for Ray Allen, doing charity work with Glory House Miami to provide dogs and training to survivors, and developing his dog sport K9 Street League.

Scott Crawford is a remarkable individual with a diverse and impactful background spanning 16 years of military service, deploying to Iraq to support Operation Iraqi Freedom, owning and operating several businesses, and creating programs for wounded veterans. Serving as a skilled decoy in the training and testing process of protection, law enforcement, military, and sport dogs, Scott possesses a deep understanding of canine behavior and training methodologies. As a trusted figure in the protection dog community, he was inspired to found Valor Canines while working as a protection sport decoy.

John Fairhead brings a unique perspective through his professional real estate and recording engineering background. The roles are remarkably similar involving collaboration with diverse personalities in emotionally charged scenarios with high stakes. Valor Canines’ mission aligns with his personal goal to improve the lives of others. Recognized as one of Nashville’s most renowned real estate professionals, he has a partnership interest in Parks Real Estate and leads a team that exceeds half a billion dollars in closed sales. John is most centered spending time with family, pursuing creative and musical interests, and being outdoors.

Rachel Crawford is a skilled business professional with a strong accounting and financial management background. She holds a degree in accounting from the University of South Florida and excels in financial reporting and capital management. She is adept at analyzing financial data, developing budgets, and implementing strategies to ensure optimal utilization of resources in non-profit organizations. Rachel believes in the power of giving back and strives to make a positive impact through her financial acumen and dedication to non-profit causes.

Paige Licata is a visionary leader and impactful disruptor, renowned for her unwavering dedication to transformative change and exceptional ability to exceed expectations. Her expertise in strategic business management, educational consulting, and innovative project financing is matched by a deep commitment to driving solution-oriented progress. As an adept navigator of federal and state resources and a successful entrepreneur, Paige skillfully ideates and executes beyond traditional limits. Her high energy, infectious spirit, and unwavering commitment to making a difference are not just professional attributes but embodiments of who she is. Paige’s relentless belief in the power of people working together toward a better cause and greater purpose is her x-factor.

With more than a decade of communications expertise and the experience of co-founding a youth sports non-profit, Charlie has a profound commitment to community transformation. A natural storyteller, he uses his extensive background in content creation to connect and engage with people. His approach is not just about conveying a message but sparking a movement and inspiring action through compelling narratives. Through a blend of creativity, strategy, and passion for social good, Charlie is not just shaping narratives; he's crafting a legacy of positive change and enduring impact.

Kalynd Saylor brings over ten years of education and non-profit experience to Valor Canines. Creatively driven with a deep-rooted belief in the power of strategic thinking and collaboration, she seeks innovative and sustainable solutions to some of society's most pressing challenges. Previous experience includes direct operations of literacy programming serving at-risk populations, career-focused post-secondary education leadership, and support of research benefitting chronic childhood illness. Kalynd brings a creative touch and singular vision to any project she takes on, always aiming to think well, dream big, and do good.