Founder of Creature Comforts of Columbia, Jill has dedicated her life to the care and well-being of animals. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Missouri and spent a decade as a Veterinary Assistant before launching her business in 2013.

Jill is also a passionate advocate for rescue and adoption. She has served as Assistant Director of Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue and is a founding board member of No Kill Columbia and The Spay Neuter Project. In 2015, she was honored as Pet Sitters International’s Pet Adoption Advocate of the Year and later featured in COMO Magazine as a “Person You Should Know.”

When she's not running Creature Comforts, you’ll find Jill exploring Missouri trails with her family, enjoying live bluegrass, or relaxing at home. Whether she’s caring for a shy senior cat or a high-energy pup, her goal is always the same: to provide trusted, loving care that helps pets feel safe and at home.