Greg Aldrich will lead the company’s supply chain management, R&D, product development and more.

Bruce Casalis, founder of Bruce’s Dogg Day Care, is a recognized leader in the pet service space.

Janet Carter Smith will assume day-to-day leadership to support the company’s continued growth.

“We’re small, but we’re very ambitious,” Yamamoto told Pet Food Processing.

The association has promoted Sarah Novak, who has served the AFIA for more than 15 years.

The institute has tapped leadership from Purina, Simmons, Hill’s, Champion and Freshpet.

Jay Dahlgren has more than 30 years of experience in pet food manufacturing and supply chain.

Greg Pearson has joined the company, succeeding John Howe, who will serve as Compana’s advisor.

Zahir Ibrahim has 30 years of experience in financial leadership, serving both public and private companies.

The supplier has appointed Vera Karmebäck to global sustainability lead.