Mel brings extensive experience in domestic and international sales, licensing, strategic planning, product development and sourcing to the team. He grew up in his family's rep agency that handled some of the largest housewares and tabletop brands at the time. Mel has an awesome Beagle named Rocky and a beautiful Shelty/Collie mix named Dallas.
As the founder of Hauspanther LLC and co-author of NYT Bestsellers Catification and Catify to Satisfy, Kate is an expert in all things cat. She also brings expertise in consumer product development, branding, and marketing to the team, as well as graphic design, photography and writing skills.
Having owned two pet stores and an aquarium service company for over a decade, Chris knows the pet industry well. He uses his expertise to manage all aspects of the company's eCommerce business. Two of Chris' personal passions are billiards and his apple head Chihuahua, Munchkin.
With an MBA in Business Administration and Finance, Cheryl directs the company’s financial operations. She is an avid equestrian, having trained with Olympic coaches in New York and Texas. Cheryl enjoys riding, training and competing at Eventing, with her horse Charlie (Lord Silverton).