"The Pet Age staff is happy to present the winners of our Forty Under 40 awards. Our intention is to honor the up-and-coming movers and shakers of the pet industry. They all share a commitment to the growth of the pet industry, to professional excellence and to the community.
Individuals qualifying for a nomination met selection criteria that included working in the pet industry, possessing significant authority for decision making within a company or organization and being 39 years old or younger at the time of the nomination.
The 40 individuals featured here have already had a big impact on the industry despite their young age. We expect them to continue to be leaders in the pet world for a long time to come." - Pet Age Magazine, 2015
"I am very honored to be a Pet Age 2015 Forty Under 40 award winner. I worked very hard to get where I am at today, and I appreciate those who have helped me along the way. Thank you again, and congratulations to the other 39 winners!" - Jared Shlager, CEO
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December Issue: http://www.petage.com/december-2015/