LRCA Committees
The Lagotto Romagnolo Club of America (LRCA) proudly serves as the AKC Parent Club for this ancient Italian water dog, renowned for its exceptional truffle-hunting abilities, curly waterproof coat, and affectionate, intelligent temperament.
Our dedicated committees—spanning health, education, events, judges’ and breeders’ education, versatility awards, and more—work tirelessly to preserve the breed’s working heritage, promote responsible breeding and ownership, advance health research, and foster a vibrant community of Lagotto enthusiasts across the nation.
Through collaboration, education, and a shared passion for these joyful “truffle dogs,” we ensure the Lagotto Romagnolo thrives as both a capable working partner and a devoted family companion for generations to come.
AKC Purebred Preservation: Carolyn Talbert (Chair)
Denise Peters, Jean Davis, Tammy Vann
Awards and Recognition: Adrienne Perry (Chair) – Send an Email
Amy Killeen, Jamie Soucie, Kaitlin Benzing, Jules Lopes, Jane “Cubby” Lash
Archives: Isabelle Andrei – Send an Email
Bollettino: Jamie Soucie (Chair) – Send an Email
Alana McGee, Toni Kay-Wolff, Mel Sykes, Hilarie Gibbs-Sykes, Cat Dronen
Breed Health & Education: Therese Williams & Judith Martin & Lynn Guisti (Co-Chairs) – Send an Email
Janet Smith, Hilarie Gibbs-Sykes, Kimberly McBee, Therese Williams, Nancy Wohl, Kyla Dowler, Joe Romagnano, Ariana Lewkowitz-Shpuntoff, Cara Novick, Bradley Burks, Noelene Shoemaker, Pattie Fischer Consultants: Dr. Jerold Bell, DVM, Katherine Hollinger, DVM
Judge Breed Mentors (Ringside mentoring)
Adrienne Perry (AL) (Chair) – Send an Email
Lisa Sobon (CA)
Sandy Mignogna (PA)
Christine Mullen (TN)
Richard Mullen (TN)
Carolyn Talbert (VA)
Breed Standard Revision: Sandy Mignogna (Chair)
Carolyn Talbert, Adrienne Perry, Phil Booth, Richard Mullin
Webinars: Open
Events:
Radunos: Michele Calvosa (Chair) Send an Email
Meet the Breeds: Alvina Estes (Chair)
IT Committee: Jim Talbert (Chair) Send an Email
Barry Silbiger, Cynthia Drumbor, Isabelle Andrei, Hilarie Gibbs-Sykes
Juniors Committee: Amy Dickey – Send an Email
Judges Education: Adrienne Perry – Send an Email
Judith Martin, Lisa Sobon, Christine Mullen
Legislative Liaison: John DiGiorgio
Marketing: OPEN
Joyce Becker
Membership: Maggie Platt (Chair) – Send an Email
Sarah Terns and Carolyn Talbert
National Specialty Judges Selection: Jean Davis-Barger, Chair
Carolyn Talbert, Adrienne Perry, Lisa Sobon, Toni Kay-Wolff, Amy Killeen
2027 National Specialty committee: Susan Wagner (Chair) – Send an Email
Amy Dickey, Tammy Vann, Jim Talbert, Carolyn Talbert, Barry Silbiger, Sarah Terns, Debra Lee Martell, Mary Sarles-Hoeschen, Eddie Fisher, Adrienne Perry
Policy and Procedure Coordinator: Jean Davis-Barger – Send an Email
Volunteer Coordinator: OPEN
Website: Hilarie Gibbs-Sykes – Send an Email
