Staff

Owners:  Andrew Olivares

My experience spans 10+ years in leadership roles in industries that have involved caring for both people and animals.  I started my career as a Director of Operations at drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities where we employed pet therapy to help the patients through recovery. That led me to develop pet therapy programs at adult daycare facilities and for children with special needs.  I have experience with kennel work, have fostered huskies and malumutes through NorSled Dog Rescue, and currently have eight dogs of my own, so I guess you could say I now own two dog daycares!  My leadership style emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, and a dedication to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that drives both individual and organizational success.

What has always set YWIP apart is a genuine love for animals and an understanding of the unique dynamics of the pet industry. I firmly believe that pets play an integral role in people’s lives, and we are dedicated to delivering products and services that enhance the wellbeing of both pets and their owners. My vision for You Work, I’ll Play includes expanding product/service offerings, embracing technology to improve customer experiences, and establishing strategic partnerships to access new markets.  My mission is to enrich the lives of your pets by continuing to provide the excellent care that you are accustomed to.  I understand the trust it takes to leave your fur baby with someone else and I am dedicated to continuing the level of care that YWIP has always provided so that you still have that peace of mind when you drop your dog off with us.  I will not take that trust for granted.
I am excited about the opportunity to lead You Work, I’ll Play into its next phase of growth, building upon its existing strengths and driving innovation. I am confident that our strategic vision, industry expertise, and commitment to excellence align perfectly with YWIP’s mission

Titus VanWyck

Titus was born in Michigan, spent some time in Wisconsin, and moved to Hendersonville in 2005.  His dad owns a landscaping company so Titus worked for him for five years but decided that wasn’t his thing and he’d rather work with animals.  His love for animals started at a young age when he created a menagerie of imaginary dogs in his basement, then he and his mom volunteered for the Carolina Raptor Center for four years when he was a teenager.  He toys with the idea of becoming a veterinarian specializing in birds, but he’s still pretty young so he’s got time to figure out his life!  He has a Golden Retriever named Raspberry and a mutt named Thorin, one of whom likes to roll in poop and the other likes to eat it…dogs, amiright?!  In his spare time, Titus likes to draw and write and play Magic the Gathering.