The Pet Food Institute (PFI) announced its 2027-28 board officers.
Reed Howlett, CEO of Wellness Pet Company, will serve as chair for the 2027-28 term. As chair, Howlett will lead PFI’s board of directors and work with fellow officers and board members on the organization’s priorities for the U.S. pet food industry.
“We are pleased to welcome our 2027-28 board officers, whose diverse experience and expertise will be invaluable in helping guide the next chapter of PFI’s work on behalf of U.S. pet food makers,” said Elise Fennig, president and CEO of PFI. “Together, we will continue advancing our shared priorities around pet food quality and safety, advocacy and education in support of longer, healthier lives for pets.”
Howlett said he is honored to serve as chair of the Pet Food Institute board of directors. “I look forward to working with the board and PFI team to build on the organization’s strong foundation, foster collaboration across the industry and help position pet food makers for continued success in the years ahead," he said.
The 2027-28 PFI board officers are:
- Reed Howlett, CEO, Wellness Pet Company, chair
- Liz Mascolo, segment president, North America Pet, General Mills, vice chair
- Yvonne Hsu, president, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, treasurer
- Nicki Baty, president, Freshpet, secretary
- Scott Salmon, chief commercial officer, Simmons Foods, immediate past chair
