WHY VERFID?
For Pet Parents:
Pet policies vary, change often, and are difficult to understand. Plus, completing and submitting pet related documentation is redundant and burdensome.
For Businesses and Municipalities:
Running an effective pet program is essential to success. Relying on employees to understand company policy, and perform documentation review within compliance of Federal and State regulations is unrealistic. Manually tracking fragmented pet credentials (vaccination administration, vaccination expiration, health certificates, reasonable accommodation requests, etc.) is labor-intensive, time consuming, and error prone.
For Assistance Animal Owners:
In addition to the difficulties encountered by pet parents, reasonable accommodation requests are erroneously declined far too often.
CO-Founders
Derek Heeger
Brandon Heeger
Brandon Heeger
An accomplished computer engineer, Derek coordinates the development of Web, iOS, and Android applications. He also oversees NFC tag design, and works with operations to streamline the technology for maximum efficiency.
He is a dog-dad to two rescues, Stella and Alana.
Brandon Heeger
Brandon Heeger
Brandon Heeger
A physician and former shipboard medical officer, Brandon draws on his leadership experiences to lead product development, strategic partnerships, and go to market strategy.
He is 'the #1 cat dad' to Beau and Miko.
Executive Team
Ellen Phillips
Ellen Phillips
Ellen Phillips
Head of Growth, Multi-family Housing & Lodging
Ellen draws on years of experience and success in real estate and entrepreneurship to lead strategic initiatives and alliances relating to multi-family housing & lodging. Her efforts are modernizing the way animals access the places they sleep.
She has a soft spot for her black lab, Kelev.
Adam Warchal
Ellen Phillips
Ellen Phillips
Head of Growth, Transportation
Adam is a seasoned leader. His expertise in logistics across complex operating environments optimizes VERFID's offerings to transportation related businesses, and modernizes the way owners travel with their dogs and cats.
He has a 'wing man' in Costa Rica and a dog named Roscoe.
Expert Consultation
Abby Volin, ESQ
Hunter Like, DVM
Hunter Like, DVM
Abby is a nationally recognized subject matter expert on animal accommodation law. Her expertise ensures businesses and animal owners receive the highest quality of verification services.
She has the cutest cat, Foxy.
Hunter Like, DVM
Hunter Like, DVM
Hunter Like, DVM
Dr Like is a general practice veterinarian. His expertise and passion for pet health provides valuable insight into establishing safe pet communities.
He enjoys spending time with his rescue, Boomer.
Giving back
Proud sponsor
"We are committed to finding safe, loving, committed, permanent homes for all animals in our care as well as educating families to ensure confidence as a pet owner. "