Meet the Team
Jessalyn
Co-owner/ Manager/ Groomer
Jessalyn moved to Chicago from Chattanooga, TN about a year and a half ago, without knowing anyone, unless you count her cat Jupiter haha. Her team at Sandy’s quickly became her second family. She has been working with dogs for about five years now. Starting from a kennel tech to a bather, a grooming assistant, then finally a groomer! It has been a great journey and she feels she has learned a lot as she has moved up. She is excited to be able to use this knowledge to help Sandy’s flourish!
Anna
Master esthetician
Anna developed a strong passion for pet care when she embarked on her journey in 2011, working with animals as a professional pet caregiver. She soon discovered that she could merge her enthusiasm for animal caregiving with her love for art by pursuing a career as a pet stylist. She is one of the handful of pet stylists in the nation to attain the title Master Pet Esthetician and focus on managing allergic/dermatological disorders of pets in a salon setting. She holds multiple certificates such as k9 first aid and CPR, she is recognized as an AKC Salon Safe Groomer, additionally, she is one of the founding participants of the Master Groomer Council of Best Practices. She sought out guidance from top stylists and is excited to share this with Sandy's!
Crystal
Senior Groomer
Adriana
Senior Groomer
Franky
Lead Bather
Franky started off as a production worker in a manufacturing company, but his love for dogs and animals brought him closer to work in the dog industry. Starting off as a kennel attendant at a dog daycare, he gained the bathing experience throughout his time and absolutely enjoyed it. He is now part of a strong team where he can gain knowledge and techniques in grooming, bringing his career forward. He owns a lovable and fluffy Great Pyrenees, Soju who loves going on walks, greeting people, the parks and long naps
Ledy
Groomer in training
Ledy is from Mexico City. She has been a dog bather for four years now. She never imagined loving her job as much as she does.She hopes to be a groomer in the near future!
Linda
Receptionist
Linda is a Chicago native, who has dedicated her life to dogs. Her love for dogs led her to work in various roles within the dog industry, including dog daycares, pet sitting, and volunteering at local animal shelters. In fact, it was at a local shelter she reunited with a Chinook mix named Jasmine. Jasmine used to attend the dog daycare Linda worked for and once Linda saw Jasmine was up for adoption, she knew it was meant to be. When Linda is not engaging with the pups and clientele of Sandy's, she can be found catering to her houseplants, attending a concert, or painting.
Jessalyn
Co-owner/ Manager/ Groomer
Jessalyn moved to Chicago from Chattanooga, TN about a year and a half ago, without knowing anyone, unless you count her cat Jupiter haha. Her team at Sandy’s quickly became her second family. She has been working with dogs for about five years now. Starting from a kennel tech to a bather, a grooming assistant, then finally a groomer! It has been a great journey and she feels she has learned a lot as she has moved up. She is excited to be able to use this knowledge to help Sandy’s flourish!