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What is Jamison St.Clair's role in the American Accredited Breed Dog Show?
What is Jamison St.Clair's role in the American Accredited Breed Dog Show?
He is the President and CEO.
How long has Jamison St.Clair held his position at the American Accredited Breed Dog Show?
How long has Jamison St.Clair held his position at the American Accredited Breed Dog Show?
He has been in the position for nine years.
What animal show did the American Accredited Breed Dog Show originally start as?
What animal show did the American Accredited Breed Dog Show originally start as?
It started as the Mayflower Kennel Dog Show.
What personal experience did Jamison St.Clair have with dog shows in the late 80s and early 90s?
What personal experience did Jamison St.Clair have with dog shows in the late 80s and early 90s?
How many civil trials has Jamison St.Clair testified as an expert?
How many civil trials has Jamison St.Clair testified as an expert?
What percentage of companies does Jamison St.Clair likely turn away from his shows?
What percentage of companies does Jamison St.Clair likely turn away from his shows?
What shift in dog breeds occurred around the time the American Accredited Breed Dog Show gained popularity?
What shift in dog breeds occurred around the time the American Accredited Breed Dog Show gained popularity?
Why did the American Accredited Breed Dog Show become more prominent during the 24-hour television boom?
Why did the American Accredited Breed Dog Show become more prominent during the 24-hour television boom?
What degree did the narrator obtain from Metropolitan University?
What degree did the narrator obtain from Metropolitan University?
What motivated the narrator to leave their job at MPharm?
What motivated the narrator to leave their job at MPharm?
What was the innovative product that the narrator developed at Petzicon?
What was the innovative product that the narrator developed at Petzicon?
What issue caused the waterless shampoo product to test poorly?
What issue caused the waterless shampoo product to test poorly?
What significant career transition did the narrator experience in the early 2000s?
What significant career transition did the narrator experience in the early 2000s?
How did the narrator’s education influence their opportunity to lead the dog show?
How did the narrator’s education influence their opportunity to lead the dog show?
What change did the narrator make regarding the name of the dog show?
What change did the narrator make regarding the name of the dog show?
Did the narrator ever marry or seek companionship?
Did the narrator ever marry or seek companionship?
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Jamison St.Clair's role
Jamison St.Clair's role
President and CEO of the American Accredited Breed Dog Show for the last nine years.
AABDS history
AABDS history
Founded as the Mayflower Kennel Dog Show in the early 1970s, expanded over 36 years.
Gerry Fleck's leadership
Gerry Fleck's leadership
Previous CEO of AABDS, seen as less visionary in leading the dog show.
Popularity of designer breeds
Popularity of designer breeds
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St.Clair's expertise
St.Clair's expertise
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Casey (the pointer)
Casey (the pointer)
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St.Clair's Business
St.Clair's Business
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Importance of pure breeds
Importance of pure breeds
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Chemical Engineer
Chemical Engineer
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MBA Degree
MBA Degree
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Petzicon
Petzicon
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Waterless Shampoo
Waterless Shampoo
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Mayflower Dog Show
Mayflower Dog Show
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Product Development Challenges
Product Development Challenges
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Taking Over a Show
Taking Over a Show
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Show Name Change
Show Name Change
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Study Notes
Jamison St. Clair's Affidavit
- Jamison St. Clair, 53, is President and CEO of American Accredited Breed Dog Show (AABDS) for 9 years.
- Oversees annual Metropolitan competition and affiliated shows. Highly respected in dog show world.
- Rejects ~80% of product launches.
- Accredited with USA Kennel Club and Metropolitan Feline Club (Feline Fancier's Association). Expert witness in over 10 civil trials.
- AABDS, formerly Mayflower Kennel Dog Show, has run for 36 years.
- Founded by Gerry Fleck in early 1970s in Philadelphia.
- Fleck's vision was not strong, but owners and dogs drove the show's popularity.
- Popularity coincided with increase in designer breeds.
- Show focused on pure breeds, unaware of outside pressures to crossbreed.
- Competed in Mayflower Dog Show in late 80s and early 90s with Pointer, Casey.
- Casey, a Pointer, was highly successful (though not Best in Show) and loved the attention.
- St. Clair has a chemical engineering degree from Metropolitan University (1982) and an MBA from Met U. (night program)
- Worked for pharmaceutical company (MPharm) near Princeton.
- Developed a waterless dog shampoo for Petzicon (leading pet product manufacturer) in 1990s.
- Product failed due to owners using incorrect drying method (terrycloth instead of chamois) and skin irritation.
- Purchased AABDS from Fleck in early 2000's, changing the name legally for legal reasons.
- Small financial interest, but experience and MBA led to leadership role.
- Fleck was forced out of the show.
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Explore the insights of Jamison St. Clair, the President and CEO of the American Accredited Breed Dog Show, with over nine years of leadership experience. This quiz covers his role in overseeing prestigious dog competitions and his influence in the breed show community. Delve into the history of AABDS and learn about St. Clair's experiences and connections in the world of dog shows.
