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Movers and Shakers Category

May 17, 2017

WellPet CEO Presents Brand Strategies

In January, Camelle Kent was named CEO of WellPet, an independent, family-owned natural pet food company. Kent, who joined WellPet in 2013 and has served as chief commercial officer in the area of product development, sales and marketing, has helped the company expand into new product categories and regions, such as product launches in the […]

May 12, 2017

Health Extension Adds Position of Business Development Manager

Health Extension Pet Care says is thrilled to announce that Jamie Laton has accepted the newly created position of business development manager. Laton began working at Health Extension in 2010 and has held several internal support positions before joining the sales department as key account manager. She most recently served as national key account manager. Laton brings a […]

May 11, 2017

American Nutrition’s Tamara Reddy to Serve on Arizona Pet Project’s Board of Directors

American Nutrition, a custom manufacturer that produces pet food and treats for branded companies and retailers, says it is pleased to announce that Business Manager Tamara Reddy has been appointed to The Arizona Pet Project’s board of directors, effective July 1. Reddy will play an instrumental role with the organization as its mission expands to […]

May 3, 2017

The Company of Animals Appoints Western Regional Sales Manager

The Company of Animals, a leading international supplier of training and behavior-enhancing products for pets, announced that Michelle Carter has recently been hired as western regional sales manager. She will be responsible for independent pet specialty accounts from Montana to New Mexico and west.   Carter got her start in the pet industry as a […]

Apr 20, 2017

Kent Pet Group Hires David Getz  

David Getz has joined Kent Pet Group (KPG) as the Director-FDM channel. He brings a wide range of experience with the different channels in which KPG operates. During his career, Getz has been employed by General Mills, Senoret Chemical Company, Halo-Purely for Pets pet food, and most recently managed the Nature’s Bounty Vitamin and Nutrition […]

Apr 20, 2017

Sojos Hires New General Manager

Sojos, maker of naturally nutritious raw pet food and gourmet treats, announced that Jen Loesch has joined the leadership team as general manager. With more than two decades of experience across both manufacturing and retail industries, Loesch has a proven track record of strategic leadership across functions including merchandising, marketing, product development, supply chain and […]

Apr 19, 2017

Industry Veteran Joins Dr. Dalton’s Advisory Board

Dr. Susan Dalton, developer and manufacturer of Dr. Dalton’s Premium Treats says she is pleased to welcome Robert Hunt to the company’s board of advisors. Hunt is an industry veteran and expert in sales, marketing and private label placement, according to the company. His addition to the company’s board of advisors supports the continued expansion […]

Apr 13, 2017

P.L.A.Y. Recognizes Winner of Annual Scholarship Competition

P.L.A.Y., Pet Lifestyle and You, has announced the winner of its fourth annual scholarship competition, Scholars Helping Collars. Each year, P.L.A.Y. awards one $1,000 scholarship to the student who best exemplifies the company’s core animal rights beliefs and who best describes, through an essay entry, the impact he or she has made on animal welfare in […]

Apr 10, 2017

GAMMA2, Inc. Hires Richard Witte as VP of Sales

GAMMA2, Inc. has announced the addition of Richard Witte as the company’s new vice president of Sales. Witte joins GAMMA2 with 15 years of pet industry experience and more than 25 years in overall sales experience with companies such as Vital Planet, Petstages/Outward Hound and Flexi USA. He will be working directly with the Sales […]

Apr 6, 2017

Health Extension Pet Care Grows its Team

Health Extension Pet Care, a leading holistic pet food company, announced that Adam Katz has joined its growing team as director of Strategic Accounts. Katz hails from Multipet International where he has spent 13 years in a number of key sales and management positions, most recently as national account/brand development manager. In his new role […]

Apr 5, 2017

Nominations Open for Vet Excellence Awards

Behind every well-loved pet, there’s a praise-worthy vet. Petplan pet insurance is celebrating best-in-show veterinarians by accepting nominations for its 2018 Veterinary Excellence Awards. As the name implies, the awards recognize excellence in the field of pet health and celebrate outstanding veterinary professionals from across North America who make it their mission to go the […]

Apr 3, 2017

The Company of Animals Hires New E-Commerce Manager

The Company of Animals says it is pleased to announce the addition of Mimi Simmons to the position of e-commerce business manager. Simmons’ specialties include business strategy, managing key e-commerce accounts, consumer engagement and international sales. Her unique skill set, which possesses both analytical thinking, negotiations and innovative problem-solving skills, has given her an impecca[...]