Meet Our Franchisors

Jill Smolenski

New Zealand South Island - Regional Franchisor

Jill is Regional Franchisor for the South Island of New Zealand and runs her Jim’s Dog Wash And Grooming business in Rolleston and the surrounding Selwyn  District of Canterbury.

She has worked with animals all of her life and has a great rapport with them.  Her calm and caring nature sets all dogs at ease for their grooming and pampering needs.

Jill is conscientious and passionate about her work  and strives to ensure that franchisees are happy and successful

Pete and Ally Portegys

Central North Island - Regional Franchisor

Pete and Ally are the Regional Franchisors for the Central North Island of New Zealand.  Ally started her own Jim’s Dog Wash franchise in Pukekohe back in September 2018.  Ally loved it so much that she and husband, Pete, decided to become franchisors, to enable them to spread the word and help others get started in their own rewarding Jim’s Dog Wash franchise.

Ally’s grooming, administrative and business skills, along with Pete’s sales and practical background, make a great team.  They are both super passionate about guiding their franchisees towards building rewarding and successful mobile grooming businesses, and obtain much satisfaction from seeing their franchisees succeed.

Sharon Connell

Divisional Franchisor - Australia and New Zealand

Sharon started her career with the Jim’s Group in 2014 as a franchisee. She commenced the role as Divisional for Jim’s Dog Wash in August 2017 and loves helping new franchisees start their own career with Jim’s. To watch Sharon’s interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZCXPbXBzMc

Michelle Russell

Regional Franchisor Auckland