UNITED BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG ASSOCIATION
The UKC parent club for the Belgian Shepherd Dog
WELCOME
UBSDA is the parent club for Belgian Shepherd Dogs affiliated with the United Kennel Club (UKC). The founders of the UBSDA embraced the UKC’s decision to register the BSD as one breed with four varieties here in the United States as they are considered world-wide.
OFFICERS & BOARD
PRESIDENT
Kim Nace - Michigan ('25)
VICE-PRESIDENT
Karen Simchak - Michigan ('26)
RECORDING SECRETARY
Mallory Eckstut - Nevada ('26)
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Tiffany Holley - Texas ('25)
Contact Tiffany
TREASURER
Jane Kaminski - Michigan ('26)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Darcy Ferrentino - New York ('25)
Michele Fleming - Florida ('26)
Patricia Mole - Arizona ('26)
Sean O'Berski - Michigan ('25)
COMMITTEES
ARCHIVES/HISTORIAN
Currently vacant
BEACON
Chair: Cathi Blackburn
CONFORMATION JUDGES EDUCATION & COORDINATION
Alleyne Dickens, Lisa Kingsley, Karen Simchak, Sonja Ostrom
CONSTITUTION
Chair: Susan Geers-Meiners
CRITIQUE EDITOR
Susan Bryant
GENERAL EDUCATION
Currently vacant
MEMBERSHIP
Chair:Â Susan Bryant
NATIONAL SPECIALTY
2025 Chair: Christine Klockenbrink & April Albert
UKC PREMIER
2025 Premier Specialties: Chair Steve Sanchez
RECOGNITION & AWARDS
Chair: Brenda McKee
RESCUE
Chair: Melinda Poage
WEBSITE
Chair: Nikki Swap