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This list showcases the top United States based COO’ operating in the Pet space. If you think a COO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Alex Wolf
COO of AF Ventures
Alex manages AF’s daily operations, including marketing, recruiting, and business development. Prior to joining AccelFoods, Alex worked in non-profit development and marketing. Alex holds a Masters in Food Studies with a concentration in sustainable food systems from New York University and a B.S. in Environmental Studies from the Parsons School of Design at The New School. Hailing from Alaska, office legend has it that Alex can catch a wild salmon with his bare hands while standing in the snow barefoot.
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About AF Ventures: AF Ventures invests in visionary founders building authentic, next-generation consumer brands driving omnichannel innovation.
Lars Rissmann
Chief Operating Officer of Groomit for Pets
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About Groomit for Pets: Groomit is on demand platform, offering in home pet grooming services. Convenient at pet owners time & place.
Lance Sprinkle
COO of Encore Vet Group
Lance Sprinkle currently works as the COO for Encore Vet Group.
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About Encore Vet Group: Encore Vet Group is a veterinary company that was formed to buy veterinary clinics.
Scott Morris
Co-Founder, President and COO of Freshpet
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About Freshpet, Hive Brands: Freshpet is an American manufacturer of refrigerated food and treats for dogs and cats. It was founded in 2006 by pet food industry
David Comiskey
Co-founder & COO of Barkly Pets
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About Barkly Pets: Barkly Pets finds professional, background-checked, and highly trained dog walkers in your neighborhood.
Berenice Giannini
COO of The Naked Dog
Berenice Giannini is the Co-Founder at eTailPet.
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About eTailPet, The Naked Dog: the modern pet brand, shopper friendly retail in Southern California, subscription food box nationwide, formerly Protein for Pets
Jason Vego
Co-Founder/COO of Itaska Mobile Dog Grooming
Jason is an award-winning communicator and storyteller with experience in internal and external communications, journalism, marketing, and project management. He is a skilled writer and designer that can effectively engage audiences, use communications to support business goals, and communicate elaborate topics in simple messages. He is able to capture the voice and tone of just about anyone and cater communications to any audience.
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About Itaska Mobile Dog Grooming: Itaska lets people get a professional mobile dog groomer brought directly to them in one of our customized grooming vans.
Joe Giles
President and Chief Operating Officer of H&C Animal Health
Joe Giles is the President and Chief Operating Officer at H&C Animal Health.
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About H&C Animal Health: H&C is a Sales and Marketing agency dedicated to bringing Animal Health Products to the Pet Specialty consumer through retail channels.
Bill Wilkins
Founder & COO of PupJoy
Founder at PupJoy
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About PupJoy: Redefining Doggiehood | eBoutique | Subscription Box