Kenneth D Licklider
Founder and Owner
Owner of police canine training facility. Train approximately 400 dogs and 150 handlers from 46 states and 20 foreign countries yearly, as well as the official trainers for Bermuda
Dan Parker
Director of Law Enforcement Operations.
A retiree from the Terre Haute P.D. He was assigned to the Organized Crime & Narcotics Unit working undercover specializing in Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. He was the first K-9 Dual Purpose Handler/Trainer
Bobby Roettger
Director of Military Operations
Bobby served as a police officer for 9 years in Connersville Indiana where he was a member of the K-9 unit working a Dual Purpose Narcotic dog on patrol and as a team leader
Tayler Licklider
Manager of the VLK Dorms.
Tayler Graduated from North Miami High School in 2009. She then moved on to further her education at the International Business College located in Ft Wayne, In.
Joseph Licklider
Chief Operations Officer.
Joseph brings nearly 30 years of specialty construction sales, IT & project management skills to VLK. Joseph owned a successful commercial specialty
Luis Rodriguez
Senior Trainer-Law Enforcement.
Welcomed in January 2007. 9 years experience as Head Trainer of the K-9 Unit with the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections.
John "Eddie" Dickman
Trainer.
John joined the VLK staff in late 2003 as a Kennel Handler quickly moving up to the Kennel Master position. In 2005 John became a graduate of the Dual Purpose Handler
Luther McDonald
Trainer.
Started working for Vohne Liche Kennels November 2004. Luther went through the handlers' course in November 2006. After completing the handler course
Heath Farthing
Trainer.
Heath has been a dog trainer for 27 years. He is a California K9 POST Evaluator and a recognized Court Expert in Law Enforcement K9’s.
Robert Walker
Director of Administration.
A police officer for 18 years in Rhode Island, Rob arrived at Vohne Liche over 5 years ago after spending four years in Iraq as a Program Manager for Iraqi police training.
Lisa Parker
Logistics Manager.
Lisa joined the VLK team in the summer of 2006 as a contract laborer. Lisa was added to the staff in February 2007 as a member of the facility maintenance team.
Wayne Mannies
Facilities Manager.
Wayne joined VLK in January 2012 upon retiring from the Peru Fire Department after 23 years of service. In those years he held the rank of Captain
Connie Miner
Finance
Connie started with Vohne Liche Kennels (VLK) seventeen years ago after working as an Office Managerfor American Tube and a Purchasing Agent
Julie Licklider
Finance.
Julie brings over 35 years of experience from various positions including dental assistant & front office manager for various dental practices. Her office duties included
