About the Author
Joe Garrick
Joe Garrick is the author of "Whose Hoof Is That?" and a North Carolina native. Joe grew up in Hickory, NC and attended "THE" Appalachian State University. Joe currently works in sales for a data analytics company in the healthcare industry. Joe is also an aspiring custom hat maker and the occasional wedding officiant.
Joe has always had a love for music, especially for rap and hip hop (and he even has a little musical talent himself). Though Joe's hip hop career hasn't quite taken off yet, he thought it would be nice to transition those creative skills into a different avenue that will hopefully reach a lot of people. Joe loves to make others laugh and the goal of this book is to do just that. Oh yeah, and it may also help the kids learn something.
The Team
Andrea Siles-Loayza (Illustrator)
Andrea is an artist currently working in illustration, concept art, and comics. She is known for her love of the ocean and drawing fish life, but also has a strong passion for storytelling and narrative. She usually works together with her brother Andres, to create stories and art. See more of Andrea's work at www.andreasiles.com and @andreafishy, or contact her directly andreasilesloayza@gmail.com.
Andres Siles-Loayza (Designer)
Andres is a graphic designer, programmer, and growing artist. A recent college graduate, he's still finding his place in the creative world. Like his sister and frequent partner Andrea, he is particularly interested in narrative media. See more of Andres' work at www.andressiles.com or contact him directly andressilesloayza@gmail.com.
Rachel Moyer (Editor)
Rachel Moyer is a veteran educator who started out as a high school English teacher. She currently resides in North Carolina with her sons, husband, and trusty K-9 and works as a school administrator while she completes her doctorate in Educational Leadership.
Twitter: @moyerteacher
Grant Sigmon (Legal)
Grant Sigmon is a founding partner of Sigmon Klein, Attorneys at Law in Greensboro, NC. His primary practice areas include personal injury, family law, and business disputes. Learn more about Sigmon Klein at www.sklawnc.com or contact Grant directly grant@sklawnc.com.
Liz Garrick (Digital Marketing Consultant)
Liz is the Digital Marketing Consultant for "Whose Hoof Is That?" and is also Joe's "Better Hoof". Liz grew up in Cincinnati, OH and attended The Ohio State University. After graduation, Liz moved to Chicago where she met and fell in love with Joe. In 2013, Liz and Joe moved to Charlotte, NC where they currently live with their fur baby Theo. Liz currently works in the software industry and is a lover of dogs, deals and sprinkled donuts.
Theo (Inspiration)
Theo was born in 2013 in Shelby, North Carolina (or somewhere close to that). He is 50% bloodhound, 50 % Lab-ish and 100% perfect. Theo was the inspiration for Doug and has been a motivating factor for this team. Theo enjoys swimming at the lake, eating peanut butter and carrying "sticks the size of big logs". Theo wants everyone to purchase the book so you can be as happy as he is. If you ever have the opportunity to meet Theo, ask him to introduce himself and he will gladly shake your hand!