Our Team

James Nash Owner

James Nash, owner of Camp Bow Wow Hillsboro, has over 15 years of business and retail experience. Shortly after graduating from high school in 1997, James joined the Air Force, where he was stationed in South Korea and Italy. Half-way through his tour in South Korea he returned home on leave to marry his High School sweet-heart Coral. While in Italy, James and his wife were given a budget to furnish their home, but instead, used the budget for their first dog – a yellow Labrador Retriever named Romeo.

After his military tour, James and his wife attended college at Oregon State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science with a minor in business and his wife earned a degree in Bio-Chemistry/Bio-Physics. After college, James worked as an analyst for companies ranging from Weyerhaeuser, IBM, REI, Nike, and Columbia Sportswear. James’ love for dogs inspired him to trade in his desk job and become a franchise owner with Camp Bow Wow. Attracted to a working environment where he could combine his passion for animals with his desire for a more entrepreneurial position, James has finally made his dream a reality.

With Camp Bow Wow Hillsboro, James aims to make a difference in the animal community by partnering with local shelters and adoption agencies to take in foster animals and host adoption events. Above all, James hopes that Camp Bow Wow Hillsboro will provide a safe and fun environment for pups in the community to stay and play, and hopes to open more locations in the near future.

Today, James and his wife happily reside in Beaverton with their two kids, three dogs, three chinchillas, and bearded dragon.

Abby Assistant Manager

Peyton Assistant Manager

As an assistant manager, Peyton brings a fun-loving attitude and a determined work ethic. She started at camp in May 2021. Her experience ranges from dog sitting and walking, to growing up with dogs. While being first aid certified for both dogs and people Peyton cares vastly about the pups and staff at camp. At camp Peyton’s favorite thing is the Play Pals enrichment “because most of the pups get very excited to play fetch and it’s a great way to strengthen the bond with the pups.” When not at camp Peyton is in Nursing School, or hanging out with her pup at home or out on a hike.

Sawyer Assistant Manager

As an assistant manager, Sawyer likes to make work fun while getting the work done. She started working at camp in June 2022. Sawyer's experience prior to camp was watching many family members' pups and taking them on walks. At camp Sawyer’s favorite thing is “seeing how excited the pups are to get into the building to go play.” Her dream breed is a Bernese Mountain Dog, which the ones at camp have solidified her dream. When not at camp Sawyer can be found spending time with her own dog and socializing her to the world

Leah Manager

As manager, Leah brings a positive attitude and joy when at camp. Her experience ranges from rescue work (20 years) to fostering pups (10 years), to owning her own pups throughout her life. Leah also has mass animal care experience, focusing on dogs and horses. At camp Leah’s favorite thing to do is the cuddle time enrichment, “because the pups love the one-on-one time and so does Leah. Who doesn’t like dog cuddles?”. When not at camp Leah can be found hanging out with her own pups and horses and training pups to barn hunt.