The Pet Food Institute (PFI), which represents the leading dog and cat food producers in the U.S., has announced its board officers for 2025-2026, including the election of Scott Salmon, president of Simmons Pet Food, as the new chair. Salmon, who brings over 25 years of retail industry experience, steps up from his previous role as PFI board vice chair.
"I look forward to collaborating with my fellow Board members to further PFI's mission of promoting pet food safety, advocacy, and education," said Salmon.
Salmon succeeds Nina Leigh Krueger, CEO and president of Nestlé Purina PetCare, who focused on regulatory issues, notably advocating for the PURR Act in Congress to support pet food industry regulations.
The 2025-2026 PFI Board Officers are:
- Chair: Scott Salmon, President of Simmons Pet Food Inc.
- Vice Chair: Reed Howlett, CEO of Wellness Pet Company
- Secretary: Yvonne Hsu, U.S. President & GM of Hill’s Pet Nutrition U.S.
- Treasurer: Frank Ziacik, Commercial Director, NA Pet Food of Cargill
- Personnel Officer: Scott Morris, President & CEO of Freshpet
