Choice Pet Adds New Territory Manager, Partners with Simply Kind Hearted

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Press release: Choice Pet Products

Choice Pet Products recently announced that Renee King, an industry veteran, has joined its sales team. King will take on the role of territory manager and will be responsible for growing sales in the Gulf Coast area.

“We are thrilled that Renee has decided to join our team,” said Doug Horiski, vice president of sales and operations for Choice Pet Products. “Renee brings a wealth of industry experience in Pet Food retail and distribution to the company and will help us increase our footprint in the Gulf Coast area.”

King offers extensive experience in pet retail and distribution which makes her an excellent addition to the Choice Pet Products sales team. Prior to joining the Choice Pet Products team, Renee owned a retail pet store, worked as an account manager for a pet supply company, and as a territory manager for a pet food and supply distribution company. Her industry experience and a proven track record of success will be invaluable.

“I’m confident that Renee will be an excellent fit for the position and a strong asset to the company,” said Bob Sledzinski, vice president of independent retail sales and operations for Choice Pet Products, “With her experience owning and operating an independent pet store and success as a territory manager in pet food distribution, she will be able to make an immediate impact on the success of the company.”

In addition, Choice Pet Products has added Simply Kind Hearted pet treats, manufactured by Gimborn USA, to its distribution portfolio.

“Choice Pet Products has built our brand around highlighting great products and the companies that champion them,” said Horiski. “By partnering with Gimborn USA, to add the Simply Kind Hearted brand, we’re bringing products to our customers that are highly palatable and support pet health.”

Designed by pet parents for pet parents, the Simply Kind Hearted brand includes Squeezables, Munchables and cat replacement milk. Squeezables are lickable treats for dogs and cats that come in a tube and can be dispensed from the tube, by hand, or as a food topper. Munchables are crunchy and tasty daily cat treats that comes in a pouch. All products are made with human grade ingredients that include essential vitamins and nutrients for proactive health and wellness.

“I am pleased to begin our strategic partnership with Choice Pet Products,” said Christine Kirby, director of marketing, North America for Gimborn. “Our lasting relationship will support pet parents in the Southeast with treats for functional health benefits and offer strong support for our business in continuing to build the Simply Kind Hearted brand.”