Amy Lynch
Owner & Groomer
Well, she owns the place since 1997. She has been grooming for 27 years. She was a vet tech in her previous life and feels that helps to identify any problems that we may see while grooming your dog. Amy is married to Larry Lynch and has 2 wonderful children and one pretty special grandson. Her hobbies include; showing horses, spending time with family, tending her flowers, and motorcycling across the US and Canada with her husband.
Shannon Hayton
Groomer
Shannon Hayton is a groomer that has been with us since 2005. Shannon also worked with Amy as a vet tech. Shannon is married to Jason Hayton. She has 4 beautiful children and is a new grandma. Daughter Emily had little Dean just a few months ago. Shannon enjoys spending time with her family, fishing, camping, and when she has time, she loves to draw.
Ashley Olson
Groomer
Ashley Olson is one of our groomers that has been with us since 2005 but volunteered through high school in 2004. Her fiancé is Jacob Wildman. She has 3 great kids; Dylan just turned 16. Ashley loves spending time with her family and recently moved to the country.
Laura Chiles
Groomer
Laura Chiles has been a groomer here since 2012. She graduated Kirkwood Community College grooming school. Laura is married to Brandon Chiles. They have a special young boy. Laura loves spending time with her family and stays busy with Micheal’s hockey. Laura loves being a groomer and taking care of all the great animals that come in.
Lyssa Slocum
Animal aesthetician
Lyssa Slocum is our certified animal aesthetician. She does wonders in helping our clients pets with their skin problems. She grew up the Iowa City area. She now lives in West Branch. Lyssa is married and has a beautiful young daughter. In her spare time she loves spending time with her daughter and her fur babies at home.
Dylan Olson
Part Time Bather/Dryer
Dylan Olson is Ashley’s son. We have known him since he was a little boy. He is a sophomore at West Branch High School. Dylan just turned 16. He is a part time bather/dryer at The Groom Station. He is so kind to all our furry pets. He has helped us since 2018. In his spare time Dylan can be found biking, Fishing, and hanging out with friends and family.
Linda Kessler
Receptionist
Linda Kessler, aka Amy’s mom. She retired from nursing in 2012, after 34 years, and needed something to do in retirement. She came to work for The Groom Station as a receptionist in 2015. Linda loves spending time with her 3 kids, grandkids, and great grandchildren. In her spare time she loves gardening, reading, and loving life. Tell her Hi when she answers the phone.
Jennifer Rohret
Receptionist
Jennifer Rohret has been at the Groom Station since 2012 as a multitasker. Most recently she accepted the full time receptionist position. She is married to Ron Rohret and has a beautiful daughter, Jenna. Jennifer enjoys cooking, spending time outside in the gardens, and playing with her 3 dogs. Jennifer is an avid collector of old crocks and jugs.
