05/29/2026
๐พ **Groomers deserve careers, not just jobs.** ๐พ
When Nimsay and I founded [JeePeeโs Spaw](https://www.jeepeespaw.com), we wanted to build a professional ecosystem where our team could truly thrive.
Iโm incredibly proud of Nimsayโs journey, but even prouder of our amazing employees. Together, we launched our region's first state-registered Groomer Apprenticeship Program to give the next generation of groomers the structure, mentorship, and career paths they deserve.
Huge thanks to Voyage Jacksonville Magazine for highlighting our team and our mission! Check out the full interview below. ๐
๐ [Read our story on Voyage Jacksonville](https://voyagejacksonville.com/interview/community-highlights-meet-orland-ruiz-of-jeepees-spaw)
Today weโd like to introduce you to Orland Ruiz. Hi Orland, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.My story (Nimsay Rivera Gonzalez) begins inside one of the largest petโcare corporations in the country, where I spent years building...