Dogs should be powered by fat and protein - not carbs. Inspired by the years of work done on optimal dog nutrition by the non-profit research organization KetoPet, we decided to make a low carb, ketogenic dog food that meets their exacting standards.Why Keto Dog Food?In humans, low carbohydrate diets have been shown to lower blood glucose and reduce inflammation. Many pet parents eat lower carb diets themselves, yet feed their canine companions regular dog food that is very high in carbohydrates.Now there’s another option: Visionary Pet Foods. We make low carb, ketogenic dog food with only with human-grade ingredients.

Epigenix Foundation and KetoPet Sanctuary is the, newly formed' nonprofit arm of Quest Nutrition.At Epigenix we strive to ask important health questions irrespective of any economic drivers, answering those questions by developing bold therapies in order to return metabolism to a state where metabolic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and Alzheimer's, cannot survive. The core of our mission is a Ketogenic Diet - a diet that is high in fats with medium protein and low carb. In 1924 Nobel Laureate Dr. Otto Warburg observed that a cancer cell's metabolism is different than that of healthy cells. Unlike healthy cells, cancer cells rely mainly on glucose for their energy needs. A ketogenic diet places people and the dogs at our sanctuary in a state that limits cancer cells from getting access to glucose, effectively starving the cancer.Think of Quest as a technology company for food that changes lives through nutrition.

A Sampling of What I Do:Bridging the Business and Philanthropy Worlds to Drive Positive, Meaningful, & Measurable OutcomesSecuring a strong, stable financial condition with a diversified funding base through the development of high functioning revenue teams that are engaged, empowered and successful – teams that are supported by dynamic processes with performance tools and analytics that effectively measure an organizations social and financial return-on-investment - To manage effectively you must measure effectively.Building a Culture of Philanthropy to Secure and Sustain OrganizationsTo create social change a culture of philanthropy should be fostered within in an organization. This broader approach focuses on investment rather than just fundraising. Fundraising is just one action within a culture of philanthropy. Fully integrating investment in the mission by all stakeholders, from Board to Staff to Donors is a proven way to create financial growth and stability and social impact - Revenue engine misalignment is what organizations are most familiar with. An organization has a great mission and can produce impactful outcomes, but they cannot find a way to make the organization financially stable. Creating & Implementing Strategic Roadmaps that become the Driving Force of Mission DeliveryThe transformational roadmap analyzes where an organization is today – the ‘As-Is’ state and maps out how it will get to where it wants to be tomorrow – the ‘To-Be’ state or, strategic vision. While the strategic vision defines the direction the organization is heading the primary, ‘Driving Force’ (or, value proposition) serves as the foundation for delivering on that strategic vision.

Responsible for all facets of the Philanthropy, Development and Marketing departments and for driving innovation across all programs and fundraising platforms + I am Executive Producer for the Hero Dog Awards, an annual, national celebration of our nations four-legged heroes that culminates in a star-studded Awards Gala and fundraiser in Beverly Hills - broadcast on The Hallmark Channel.

Responsible for building and managing corporate partnerships, securing transformational major gifts and managing the Humane Hollywood international program which includes the iconic Film & Television Unit ("No Animals Were Harmed").

Co-founder of Animal 360, an educational technology platform that teaches children about the human-animal bond; responsible pet ownership and animal husbandry.I Developed and implemented a 5-year strategic plan, sales, marketing & branding campaign and the US national rollout and partnership activation of our new technology platform in the animal space.Note: I worked as a consultant during a time period that bridged my positions at Morris Animal Foundation and American Humane Association.

Turned around and professionalized this 62-year old institution in a down economy. Built a donor relations, development, marketing, events and planned giving team from the ground up. Launched, managed and secured gifts for a $30 million capital campaign.

Lead a team in revitalizing B2B sales in the aerospace chemical management sector. Secured new multi-year OEM contracts; built and managed customer site teams; implemented business best practices places and procedures.

Member of M&A team that acquired and then built an international aerospace specialty chemicals company. Responsible for: business unit management; sales & marketing; business development; customer service functions.

Co-Founder, President & CEO, Tradition Online - a high-end B2C, B2B web-based companySenior Executive (International), PRC-Desoto Aerospace - US; Africa; Middle EastSenior Manager (International Oil & Gas), Baker Oil Tools - UK; Africa