Pet Haven Team

She has professional certifications as a quality auditor through the American Society for Quality and as a certified professional project manager through the University of Saint Thomas. She is also an adjunct professor with University of Minnesota – Crookston teaching project management. She has her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in Chemistry, her Master of Business Administration from the University of Saint Thomas and is currently in the Doctor of Business Administration program through Metropolitan State University. Her areas of research interest are the impact of process standardization on organizational performance and the impact of leadership styles on organization performance across all organizational employment levels.

Aaron C. Young, JD, LLM is the principle and founder of Young Entertainment Law, PLLC with clients that include the Twin Cities Film Fest, award winning Filmmakers, Producers, Authors, Painters, Sculptors, Song Writers, Recording Artists, Professional Sports Executives, Professional Athletes, and Professional Coaches.   Aaron received his Juris Doctor (JD) from Marquette University Law School (Milwaukee, WI), in 2001, and his Master of Laws (LLM) from Southwestern Law School (Los Angeles, CA), in 2003, specializing in Entertainment & Media Law.     Aaron is an Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law teaching The Business of IP: Independent Film Production, and a former Adjunct Professor of Law at Hamline University School of Law teaching Sports Law, Adjunct Professor of Law at William Mitchell College of Law teaching Client Representation, and Adjunct Professor at McNally Smith College of Music teaching Legal Aspects of Music & Entertainment, Business Law, and Contract Law.

Originally from Southern Minnesota, Karl has lived in the Twin Cities for more than 25 years. Karl is a member of the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants. More than your average “bean counter,” his depth of knowledge and astute insight are highly valued by all of us at Pet Haven.

In her free time, Steller enjoys working on home improvement projects, cheering for the Vikings and Twins, traveling and camping. She has two cats of her own named Monarch and Maestro.

Social Venture Partners, an organization that supports underserved teens through grants and consulting. John has served as a consultant and performed due diligence on applicants. John is also a mentor at Redemption Inc., which provides education and job support and has a great record of reducing recidivism. John mentors felons and supports them in beginning a new life. John is also involved in the Strong Minds Strong Bodies Foundation, which engages Middle School students at the Ella Baker School in community-building programs. They are currently creating a neighborhood newspaper. He is also a pro bono consultant for the Hennepin History Museum, where he was a former board member and has served on several non-profit boards over the years. Beacon Interfaith Outreach provides affordable housing. PRISM social service agency: provides food, housing, and counseling to residents of Plymouth and Golden Valley​. Accord: supports people with intellectual and physical disabilities. Hennepin History Museum. Child's Play International: which provides play experiences to children in 3rd world countries. ​John is deeply rooted in giving back and finds great satisfaction in making a difference. He accomplishes that by working collaboratively with others. He is very excited to be a part of Pet Haven's growth and community support!