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Roger served as President and CEO of The Retail Products Group (RPG) manufacturing and selling pet products to retailers from 2005 to 2012.

Before joining RPG, Roger gained business strategy experience with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). During his tenure at BCG, he optimized growth strategies for multinational consumer goods and retail organizations, including two years working abroad in Paris, France.

His prior work experience also includes positions at Walt Disney Imagineering in business strategy and KPMG LLP where he obtained his CPA.

He served as the Chairman of the American Pet Products Association (APPA) from 2011 to 2013 and was on the board of directors for the APPA for over 7 years.

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He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in accounting and a Minor in music from Brigham Young University, graduating summa cum laude.

Passions

His wife and three daughters; playing the drums; songwriting; public speaking to youth groups; and playing with Bella and JoJo!

Pets

Two dogs. A Cavalier King Charles named Bella and a beautiful rescue named JoJo who appears to be a Black Lab / Australian Shepherd mix.

Love

People. All people.

Motto

Whether you think you can, or whether you think you can't, you're right!

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Melissa has over 25 years of experience in direct sales/network marketing with a unique blend of highly successful field as well as corporate experience.

She has held corporate training and sales management positions with major DSA companies including Arbonne International, Immunotec and Excel Communications.

As an independent representative in the field, she was a top-ten money earner every year and was recognized as the top field trainer for the company.

Melissa has also trained for premier motivational speakers, and is an excellent public speaker with a passion for helping others succeed.

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She holds an M.S.S.W. from the University of Louisville and a B.A. in psychology with a minor in human services from Western Kentucky University. Melissa is also a certified Direct Sales Coach with the Direct Sales World Alliance.

Passions

Making a difference! Reading, spending time in nature, experiential training seminars, having adventures, learning new things and anything related to animals.

Pets

Seymour, a large red goldendoodle, who loves to play ball, eat toys, and cuddle. Bob, a rescued one-eyed orange tabby cat, who I call my one-eyed bobcat and Docker, my 17-year-old black cat who got his name when I rescued him from a dock on Barren River Lake.

Love

God, her hubby and family, and all of her animal babies!

Motto

You can have anything you want in life when your desires become greater than your fears.

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Brooke has over 20 years of experience developing a wide range of innovative pet products including pet food and treats as well as pet accessories.

She learned from some of the best in the pet industry as she worked for a variety of pet companies including Nature's Variety, Hill’s, Mars, Petmate, Applica and Sergeant's. She also worked for Tupperware early in her career where she was first introduced to the powerful model of direct selling.

She is an accomplished marketing executive with diversified experience in marketing, advertising and sales and has worked on both the corporate side with leading Fortune 500 companies, as well as the agency side of marketing.

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She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Marketing from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.

Passions

Her dogs because they are such a positive force in her life. Solving problems for pets, creating products that make a difference to pet parents. Traveling to new places, and time with close friends.

Pets

Five adorable and spoiled rotten Shih Tzus!

Love

All pets - especially hers!

Motto

If you are passionate about it, pursue it, that's how dreams are achieved.

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Eric has more than 20 years of experience in operations with a majority of those in the pet industry.

He is a results-driven leader with experience in shipping and distribution, logistics, sourcing and procurement, IT, plant management, warehouse management and project management.

His background includes consumer products, contract packaging, converting and manufacturing for a variety of different industry segments.

Eric has extensive experience in change management and ERP implementation and develops and implements objectives to drive performance excellence, consistently saving costs and exceeding goals and targets in diverse manufacturing/distributing environments.

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Eric did his graduate studies in chemistry at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

He has a B.S. in chemistry from Hampden-Sydney College.

Passions

Learning new things and solving puzzles; enjoying life and the people in his life.

Pets

Three dogs - Phoebe, a 13 year old Yorkie - still thinks she is a puppy, Charlie a rescue Daschund - a sweetheart with a mean bark, and Paisley a 2 year old Frenchie that is perfect and the hands-down spoiled favorite.

Love

His family - wife Gina, four kids 17-27 and the dogs, laughter, friends and traveling.

Motto

Learn from yesterday, enjoy today, be hopeful for tomorrow.

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Tami has over 25 years of experience in the social selling / direct selling industry and brings a wealth of knowledge and capability to pawTree.

She founded Homemade Gourmet Inc., a party plan company, and built it from the ground up, where she served as CEO.

She is skilled in public speaking and training, with 30+ years of experience in front of both large and intimate audiences.

She has given training presentations at the Direct Selling Association's annual conferences and was featured on a CEO panel during general session.

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She majored in music and theater performance and worked over 10 years in the entertainment industry as a featured singer / performer in musical theater, theme park musical productions and on cruise ships.

Passions

Living life fully plugged into the people around her and the important moments that make a difference in those lives.

Pets

Muffin Man, a black and white Shih Tzu that can always be found at Tami's feet, lap or waiting at the door for her to come home!

Love

Her husband; four children and grandchildren; people!

Motto

Honor others above yourself and make a difference wherever you go.

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Joe grew up in the Direct Sales industry serving in many different capacities including Sales Promotion, Training, Web Master, Social Media Manager, Graphic Artist, DSA Contact from 1994 to 2016 all for one direct sales organization. In this role, he was also the Senior Director over the customer service department and also produced the international conventions and national rallies.

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Studied music, art and stage production at TCC where I earned and associates in Fine Arts. Participated in project management programs with an emphasis on the Kaizen process improvement system.

Passions

Enjoys spending time with family and friends, music, movies and volunteering for all kids activities.

Pets

2 dogs. A Brittney names Angie and a Shi-Poo named Pepper Potts.

Love

Family and friends. Creating new experiences.

Motto

Create Raving Fans!

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Jana brings more than 10 years of hands-on experience in information systems, information technologies, and project management. She has proven experience working in multiple areas of IT from infrastructure to business intelligence, engineering and application development. Her broad technical knowledge coupled with a strong background in solutions implementation has resulted in progressive solutions for Nerium International, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, AT&T and IBM.

She has played a critical role in international business technology expansion. With advanced troubleshooting and creative solution skills her passion for innovation advances projects to completion.

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Jana attended Midwestern State University where she majored in music. She attended Vernon College and majored in Information Technology. She is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, Dallas Chapter of PMI, and has a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional Certification as well as other various technical certifications.

Passions

Exploring new places, going on adventures, making new friends and expanding her world view beyond her back door

Pets

We have an ongoing supply of puppies that we place in FurEver Homes!! We love our Frenchies and English Bulldogs

Love

Music, old musicals and sitting around the fire pit picking guitar and singing with her family

Motto

Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done!

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A creative problem solver and strategic thinker, Tammy has over 20 years of marketing and advertising experience.

She has spent time at notable agencies such as Goodby Silverstein and Partners, TBWA Chiat Day, TM Advertising and Zimmerman Advertising working with some of the top creative minds in the industry. She has managed multidisciplinary teams, planning and coordinating several strategic projects and multi region campaigns for clients such as Raising Cane’s, Frito-Lay, Nissan, General Motors, American Airlines, Zale’s, Lennar Homes and Alamo Title. She is passionate about bridging the gap between marketing and technology as well as embracing life with curiosity and purpose.

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Tammy attended the University of Oklahoma with a Public Affairs and Administration major and minor in Marketing.

Passions

Understanding different perspectives and cultures in order to overcome bias

Love

Music, art, old book stores and most importantly her daughter who is her “why”

Motto

Once you become fearless, life becomes limitless.