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Advisors

 

“I consider myself fortunate to have worked for Jeff Gibbs for 13 years, as he taught and coached me from his vast knowledge of companion animal nutrition, formula development and pet food regulatory affairs.

 

 

I have worked with Jeff for nearly 15 years as his direct supervisor. He has a tremendous breadth of knowledge in pet food formulation and regulatory affairs which has been invaluable in that I have been able to use him in flexible roles in our group. He is highly regarded for his detailed knowledge of formulation considering not just the process itself but a key understanding of how to accommodate the inherent variability of raw materials.

Mocha


I'm Mocha. Yes, I know mocha is a chocolate name and I'm a Black Lab. Ask him>>>>>>>>>>>>>, he thinks I look Chocolate in the bright sunlight. Seriously, I'm ten years old and livin' the dog's dream.

 

Jasper

 

<<<<<<<<<<I toy with him letting him think he's the boss. 'nuf said.

Jeffery N. Gibbs


I started my pet food career in 1981 at the Carnation Company leading development on such marquee brands as Mighty Dog, Friskies, & Fancy Feast over the next decade. Spent two years as the product manager for pet food enhancers manufactured by Bioproducts (purchased by AFB). Grabbed the opportunity to join the fast growing wet pet food manufacturer Menu Foods in 1993.

 

I have worked with Jeff for nearly 15 years as his direct supervisor. He has a tremendous breadth of knowledge in pet food formulation and regulatory affairs which has been invaluable in that I have been able to use him in flexible roles in our group. He is highly regarded for his detailed knowledge of formulation considering not just the process itself but a key understanding of how to accommodate the inherent variability of raw materials. Likewise in the ever changing regulatory climate Jeff made sure that the company was prepared before new regulations took effect. Jeff is extremely ethical and will do the right thing regardless of personal consequences. You learn a lot about character during adversity and when our company had a massive recall he inserted himself both during the investigative phase and then during the recovery phase to demonstrate that the changes made were effective. He was always willing to take on new roles and often to learn about the needs of these roles without coaching/mentoring. He embraced change and modified work activities accordingly. Jeff is highly regarded among his peers for his knowledge and expertise. He was a great mentor for his staff and I am blessed to have been able to work with Jeff.

Dr. Richard Shields

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

TECHNICAL SERVICES

SIMMONS PET FOOD, INC.

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