About the Foundation
The K-9 Mission Impawsible Foundation exists because agency budgets stop where mission demands keep going.
Our Story
K-9 Mission Impawsible Foundation was founded in 2026 by Michael Marshowsky, a retired K-9 handler with the City of Elko Police Department whose career has been defined by service, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to working dogs.
During his 27-year career with the Elko Police Department, Mike spent 10 years as a K-9 handler, partnering with two exceptional police dogs throughout his career—a dual-purpose patrol and narcotics detection K-9 and an explosives detection K-9. Together, they served the community through countless deployments, searches, and public safety missions, building the unique bond that only exists between a handler and their K-9 partner.
Mike is recognized as a Master Trainer through the American Society of Canine Trainers and has helped shape the future of police K-9 programs across Nevada. As a member of the committee that established the Nevada POST K-9 Standards, he played an important role in developing statewide certification standards that continue to ensure excellence, professionalism, and accountability among law enforcement K-9 teams.
Throughout his career, Mike witnessed firsthand the extraordinary capabilities of working dogs—and the financial challenges agencies often face in providing them with the specialized equipment, advanced training, K-9 welfare, and resources they deserve. Those experiences inspired a vision that would become K-9 Mission Impawsible Foundation.
Today, the Foundation exists to support law enforcement and public service K-9 teams by helping bridge the gap where traditional budgets often fall short. Through community partnerships, fundraising, grants, and sponsorships, Mike's vision is to ensure that every working K-9 has access to the equipment, training, and welfare support necessary to safely serve and protect our communities.
IN HONOR OF DJANGO "DJ"
Among the many remarkable K-9s Mike served alongside, Django held a special place in his heart.
More than a partner, Django was a trusted teammate, protector, and loyal friend who faithfully served the City of Elko with courage and unwavering dedication. Their bond reflected the extraordinary relationship shared between every K-9 handler and their dog—a partnership built on trust, sacrifice, and an unspoken understanding.
Django’s legacy lives on through the mission of K-9 Mission Impawsible Foundation, inspiring our commitment to supporting the next generation of working K-9 teams and honoring every dog that serves alongside those who protect our communities.
Core Values
We serve those who serve — with the respect their mission demands.
We are neighbors first, funding neighbors who protect neighbors.
Every dollar tracked. Every impact reported. Publicly.
Supplemental to public funding — never a replacement for it.
Board of Directors
Mike Marshowsky
Founder & Treasurer
Founder of K-9 Mission Impawsible. Oversees the Foundation's financial stewardship, budgeting, fiscal compliance, financial reporting, and long-term financial sustainability while ensuring responsible management of charitable assets.
Elias Goicoechea
President
Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the Foundation, chairs the Board of Directors, oversees organizational initiatives, and serves as the primary representative to law enforcement agencies, public safety partners, and the community.
Bill Bauer
Vice President
Supports the President in advancing the Foundation's mission, assists with strategic planning and board leadership, fosters key organizational relationships, and serves in the President's absence when needed.
Brianne Minton
Chief Strategy & Development Officer
Leads the Foundation's long-term strategic growth by overseeing organizational development, fundraising, grant strategy, corporate partnerships, branding, marketing, communications, technology, and digital initiatives. Responsible for building sustainable systems, strengthening community engagement, and advancing the Foundation's mission through strategic planning and innovation.
Tyrone Minton
Chief Operations Officer
Oversees the Foundation's day-to-day operations, event planning, volunteer coordination, logistics, vendor relationships, equipment management, and operational execution to ensure programs and initiatives are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Laura Marshowsky
Director of Development, Corporate Partnerships & Community Relations
Collaborates on fundraising initiatives, grant development, corporate sponsorships, donor cultivation, partnership outreach, branded merchandise programs, and community engagement efforts. Cultivates relationships with community organizations, businesses, volunteers, sponsors, and civic leaders while leading outreach efforts that increase public awareness, community engagement, and support for the Foundation's mission.
Crystal Cowles-Roselund
Secretary & Chief Governance Officer
Maintains official corporate records, meeting minutes, governance documentation, board communications, and organizational compliance while supporting effective governance and adherence to the Foundation's bylaws.
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