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For over 150 years we’ve been nurturing the lives of pets and their families. Like you, we know pets are an important part of the family and just like family, they always come first. Our team of passionate pet lovers around the world are dedicated to delivering care and wellness solutions that improve the quality of life for pets of all shapes and sizes, through all stages of their lives.

We are committed to providing innovative, superior care and wellness solutions – backed by science, expertise, and passion – for all pets, at every stage of their lives.

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Shared Values

Our Culture
A passion for pets drives us, our purpose unites us, striving for excellence energizes us, and high performance defines us.
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PUT PEOPLE AND PETS FIRST

Where people and pets come before anything else.

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ACHIEVE OUR PURPOSE TOGETHER

We only succeed as a team.

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EMPOWERED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Creating pawprints of positive impact.

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OUR APPROACH

The Compana Way

Upholding the promises we extend to our team members and everyone who entrusts their pets to us is just the way we work. It’s the paw prints that direct our actions and decisions, ensuring that together, we contribute to both the happiness and well-being of our pet-loving community and a workplace where we all can thrive.

OUR COMMITMENTS

Consumer Focus
Instills Trust
Builds Collaborative Relationships
Embodies a Growth Mindset
Focuses on Solutions

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

Fosters Belonging
Develops People & Teams
Drives High Performance
Champions Change
Engages & Inspires

Leadership Team

Team Pet Lovers

See what drives and inspires us at Compana

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Greg Pearson

Chief Executive Officer

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Favorite Pet Memory
My son spent most of the year leading up to his 7th birthday asking for a hamster.  Despite initial reluctance to bring another pet into our family, when Greg accepted his new role at Compana his fate was sealed.  Oreo the hamster has become a member of the family, loved by everyone including his sister Maggie (a mini goldendoodle).

Hey, I'm Greg!

Greg Pearson is the Chief Executive Officer at Compana Pet Brands.  Greg joined the company in Jan 2023, bringing a wealth of experience leading and transforming consumer businesses including pet products, having spent three years at Chewy.com.

Outside of work, Greg enjoys spending time with his family, traveling with them to new places, and time at the family lake house.

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Dominic Strada

Chief Sales Officer

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Favorite Pet Memory
The one that just occurred because my dogs have always provided a joy and love that make every day better.

Hey, I'm Dominic!

Dominic Strada is the Chief Sales Officer at Compana Pet Brands. Dominic joined our organization in June, 2021 after an extensive career at Nestle in their Nutrition and Purina Divisions. He brings over thirty years of pet category expertise to our organization. 

Dominic loves to spend time with his family, dog, Mishka, and his friends. He is passionate about sports of almost any kind, enjoys an active, fit lifestyle along with a good glass of wine!

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Brian Purcell

Chief Financial Officer

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Favorite Pet Memory
Surprising our kids with a Brittany named Scout and watching them play with him every day.

Hey, I'm Brian!

Brian Purcell is the Chief Financial Officer at Compana Pet Brands. Brian came to our organization in April 2022 with 25 years of progressive finance experience, the last 16 years of which were spent in leading consumer packaged goods organizations. 

Outside of work, Brian loves to spend time with his family, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors.

 

Lisa Nicastri

Senior Vice President, General Counsel

Favorite Pet Memory
My favorite pet memory is the day that we met Luna, our Cavapoo, for the first time and she nestled her little face into my neck and rested her head on my shoulder…I knew she was meant to be mine ❤.

Hey, I'm Lisa!

Lisa Nicastri is the Vice President, General Counsel at Compana Pet Brands. Lisa came to our organization in September 2023 with over 20 years of legal expertise in a variety of areas, including regulatory compliance, brand protection, trademark/patent portfolio management and commercial contract negotiation. 

In her spare time, Lisa enjoys supporting all St. Louis sport teams, but has a special fondness for the St. Louis Blues. She enjoys staying fit and practicing self-care through tennis, running, cross-training, yoga, and curling up with a good book. 

We Believe

In Nurturing Life

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Courtney Wegman

Senior Vice President, Human Resources

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Favorite Pet Memory
The day we brought our beagle, Shamrock, home from the Humane Society. She quickly became our lucky charm!

Hey, I'm Courtney!

Courtney Wegman is the Vice President, Human Resources at Compana Pet Brands. Courtney came to our organization in August 2021 with over 20 years of Human Resources expertise across various industries including financial, farming, chemical manufacturing, and healthcare.

Courtney enjoys going to concerts and other live music events, travelling and supporting her favorite sports teams – the St. Louis Blues, Missouri Tigers, and the Dallas Cowboys.

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Ryan Marek

Chief Marketing Officer

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Favorite Pet Memory
Taking our dogs to the beach this summer and watching them dive into and chase the waves.

Hey, I'm Ryan!

Ryan Marek is the Chief Marketing Officer at Compana Pet Brands. Ryan came to Compana in October 2023 with 19 years of marketing expertise across beauty, food, beverage, supplements, and cannabis industries.  

Ryan and his family have 2 furry children, Hugo, a 12-year-old "chuggle", and Maggie Bear, an 8-month-old Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd & Australian Cattle Dog mix. In his free time, Ryan enjoys working on DIY projects with his wife on their 100+ year old home. 

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Gary Thomas

Chief Supply Chain Officer

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Favorite Pet Memory
My favorite memory is coming home from traveling or work, knowing my wife had told our Puggle, Izzy, "Dad is coming home soon." Izzy would immediately run upstairs, sit by the window, and patiently wait until she saw me pull into the driveway.

Hey, I'm Gary!

Gary Thomas joined Compana Pet Brands as Chief Supply Chain Officer in April 2024, bringing over 25 years of extensive Supply Chain expertise across leading CPG companies such as Stanley Tools, Kraft/Heinz, Del Monte, Dannon, and Nonni’s. With a proven track record in enterprise-wide business transformation, Gary is dedicated to advancing operational excellence and innovation at Compana.

Outside of work, Gary enjoys quality time with his family, restoring classic cars, and passionately supporting his favorite team, the St. Louis Cardinals.