Kennel Connection Marks Five Years with 100GROUP, Delivering a Year of Innovation, Growth, and Industry Recognition | News

MOORPARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 18, 2026–

Five years into its evolution as a 100GROUP company, Kennel Connection, led by Owner and CEO Jeff Brodsly, has delivered one of its most transformative years to date. From a dramatically expanded team and a suite of powerful new platform features to national recognition from one of the country’s leading FinTech companies, Kennel Connection enters its sixth year with 100GROUP stronger, faster, and more committed than ever to the pet care professionals it serves.

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