Primal Pet Group
Jon Balousek has a diverse work experience, starting as an executive at The Clorox Company where they held various high-level positions from 1991 to 2019. Jon then moved on to become the President of Corporate Development at Central Garden & Pet from 2020 to 2023. At the same time, they served on the Board of Trustees at the University of San Diego starting in 2020. Jon has also been an Advisory Board Member at Fetch Rewards, Inc. since 2020. Additionally, Balousek has contributed to the Conservation Society of California as a Board of Trustees Member and Chair of the Marketing Committee from 2013 to 2019. Jon has also served on the Board of Trustees at the St. Isidore School Foundation from 2005 to 2014. Currently, Balousek is the CEO and Board Director at Primal Pet Group, which comprises Primal Pet Foods, Himalayan Pet Supply, Prairie Dog Pet Products, and EcoKind, starting from 2023.
Jon Balousek attended UCLA from 1987 to 1991 where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Communications.
Primal Pet Group
Primal Pet Group is a leading manufacturer of raw and gently prepared foods, treats, chews, and supplements for pets. The company is committed to giving dogs and cats the life they deserve by rethinking what they eat and offering innovative solutions that are built with purpose and backed by research. The premium portfolio of brands includes Primal Pet Foods (primalpetfoods.com), which pioneered the raw and fresh pet food category, and Himalayan Pet Supply (www.himalayan.pet), which is known for creating the original Himalayan Dog Chew and establishing a new category of dog chews in the United States. The Primal Pet Group portfolio also includes Prairie Dog Pet Products (prairiedogpetproducts.com), Primal Pets Health Supplements (primalpets.com) and EcoKind Treats & Chews (ecokindpettreats.com). Primal Pet Group company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in California, Colorado, Texas, and Washington, and is focused on using production processes that best retain the natural nutrition of quality ingredients. For more information, visit: PrimalPetGroup.com.