TEAM
Chris Ruben
BIO
Since 1989, Chris Ruben has developed, sourced, manufactured, sold, imported and exported hundreds of branded and private-label pet foods, treats and supplements. This integrated experience gives him a vast perspective you benefit from. He has strong working relationships with state and federal regulators because of the hundreds of state feed registrations, dozens of stop-sales, several Import Alerts and two recalls he has handled successfully.
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Before AmazonSmile and Rakuten, Chris founded AdoptAShelter.com, a 750+ store online cash-rewards mall that benefitted over 2,000 animal shelters and rescues. Over the years he has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars and secure millions of meals for shelter pets.​
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CONTACT
Tel: (903) 520-5323
Email: chris@compliance.pet
Kemba Marshall
DVM
BIO
A proud graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Kemba Marshall has spent her life improving the health of animals. Holding both a DVM and a Master’s degree in Public Health, Dr. Marshall’s industry expertise includes roles at PetSmart, Land O’ Lakes Purina. Kemba still practices veterinary medicine and benefits from deep relationships with animal nutritionists, animal breeders and product quality experts.
CONTACT
Tel: (602) 309-8633
Email: klmdvmconsulting@gmail.com
Angela Ruben
MBA
BIO
Angela Ruben spent 10 years as a certified paralegal before entering the pet industry in 1994. After earning an MBA in 2001, she began managing imports and state feed compliance for Peidi® Brand and other international suppliers to Walmart and major national brands. In addition to her compliance responsibilities for several mid-sized pet food brands, Angela donates her organizational and project management skills to several non-profits.
CONTACT
Tel: (903) 520-9053
Email: angela@adoptashelter.com
David Levy
BIO
With decades of experience in consumer-driven markets, retail innovation, and the pet industry, David is passionate about driving product development, championing transformative ideas, and crafting strategies that lead to measurable financial success. His career is built on a foundation of versatile capabilities enabling him to support seed-stage ventures, accelerate growth for established enterprises, and guide organizations toward sustainable prosperity.
CONTACT
Tel: (651) 342-0300
Email: david@petppi.com
Erin Terjesen
BIO
Erin Terjesen is the Founder and Principal at Propel Communications, an award-winning firm that she founded in 2008 to support companies and CPG brands with tactical specialties including public relations, social media management (organic and paid), influencer / engagement marketing, ecom/website development, creative design, advertising, SEO/SEM, email marketing and event planning. She is also a founding investor and member of the Pet Wellness Partners team, the lead consultant and business coach at Propel Partners, and recipient of the "Forty Under 40" Award and "2023 Leading Women in Pet" Award.
CONTACT
Tel: (602) 625-2871
