Meet the Board

About Us

Andy McTigue

President, Executive Board

AKC Canine Good Citizen and Public Access Training Evaluator

Medical Assistance and Service Dog Training

Andy’s career with SEAL Team One in the U.S. Navy gives him a unique ability to connect with fellow veterans—speaking with both candor and compassion about their needs and challenges.

As a service dog trainer, Andy understands that each veteran brings a different story, and with it, a different training challenge. His group classes use a team approach, where veterans support one another in a positive, encouraging environment.

His own service dog, Katie, serves not only as a model of what’s possible through training, but also as a calming and inspiring presence for everyone in the program.

Barry Greenstein

Secretary, Executive Board

AKC Canine Good Citizen and Public Access Training Evaluator
Medical Assistance and Service Dog Training

Barry is a former professional engineer who brings a calm, thoughtful approach to supporting disabled veterans and their service dogs. As part of Veterans Canine Intelligence Academy’s leadership, Barry focuses on helping teams develop strong manners, obedience, and public access skills—key areas of service dog readiness. He believes in positive reinforcement training and emphasizes a step-by-step approach to teaching new behaviors.

“Slow and consistent learning equals faster, sustained learning for the dog.”

Barry’s commitment to compassionate, structured training helps veterans and their dogs build trust, confidence, and lasting teamwork.

Denise Greenstein

Board of Directors

AKC Canine Good Citizen and Public Access Training Evaluator
Medical Assistance and Service Dog Training
Service Dog Evaluator, Foundation for Service Dogs Support

With a background as a corporate trainer, Denise brings her leadership and communication skills to the world of service dog training. Her passion lies in teaching people how to lead with clarity and compassion—believing that when the handler is trained well, the dog naturally follows.

“Train the people right, and the dog will follow.”

At Veterans Canine Intelligence Academy, Denise works closely with disabled military veterans and their families who are committed to having their dog become a reliable service companion. Her training focuses include manners, obedience, and assistance/medical alert tasks, all delivered with patience, encouragement, and expertise.

Lindee McTigue

Board of Directors