The institute has appointed a new director of communications and office support specialist.

Jeff Sutherland, formerly of Redbarn Products, has joined the company as its new chief operating officer.

Alison Stern has joined the network as its new director of membership. 

Jim Sharp has joined the company as chief customer officer after more than 25 years in the pet industry. 

The institute has installed a new board chair and trustees to help further its plans for the year.

The company has added to its dog chew portfolio and appointed Deissy Black to its human resources team.

The GEAPS Virtual Leadership Conference will be held July 12 to 13.

Cindy Gustafson, formerly of Weight Watchers, will serve as the company’s new chief marketing officer.

The biotech company has added a new factory manager to its team, who will manage the company’s new and existing biorefineries.

The fresh dog food company has added seven employees to its roster, spanning sales, product development and marketing departments.