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AMERICAN PET PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

A Pet-Centered
Community

Founded in 1958, the American Pet Products Association (APPA) is a membership organization for the pet industry.

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65
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Years in Business

20
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Team Members

1.2
k

APPA Member Orgs

20
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Event Attendees
Our Mission

We aim to build a connected and informed community with a genuine passion for all things pet.

The American Pet Products Association (APPA) is a membership organization focused on business, relationships, and innovation. APPA serves the pet industry through services and programs designed to help APPA members prosper.

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OUR MISSION

We aim to build a connected and informed community with a genuine passion for all things pet.

Founded 1958, the American Pet Products Association (APPA) serves the pet industry through services and programs designed to help APPA members prosper. 

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OUR INITIATIVES

APPA advances and unites the pet industry through key initiatives: 

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Gathering

APPA national and regional events connect pet industry professionals. These gatherings provide opportunities to do business, collaborate, learn, and network. 

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Informing

Through leading pet industry research publications and our renowned National Pet Owners Survey, APPA seeks to inform our membership with timely, actionable data. 

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Connecting

Our association connects pet businesses and thought leaders - including manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, distributors, service providers, and more.

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Giving Back

The APPA Gives Back program is our dedicated channel for supporting pet industry organizations that benefit humans and pets alike.

APPA EXECUTIVE TEAM

Get to Know Our Leaders

         Peter Scott         

President & CEO

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Julia Fidenzio-Alicea

Chief Legal Officer

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Jeremy Baker

Chief Growth Officer

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Patrick O'Brien

Chief Digital Officer

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Bob Merar

EVP Operations

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Megan Brennan

HR Manager

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STAFF FEEDBACK

Hear what our team has to say about working at APPA

“What I love about working at APPA is the incredible sense of teamwork cultivated within our organization. I get to collaborate and work across all the teams here. APPA truly understands the importance of a healthy work-life balance. Everyone works together to achieve the best possible results for our members!”

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Sam Hudak

Manager of Audience Engagement

“Working for APPA has afforded me many opportunities, but the most fulfilling of them all has to be helping our members bring innovative pet products to market. Being part of a community that helps enhance the quality of life of both pets, and the people who care for them is the ultimate reward.”

Chris-Bonifati
Chris Bonifati

Sr. Director, Trade Show Development

OUR OFFICES

Our hybrid team is hard at work in one of these locations:

APPA Headquarters

225 High Ridge Road Suite W200
Stamford, CT 06905

+1 203-532-0000

appa@americanpetproducts.org

Remote Across the U.S. 

Our remote employees work across every U.S. timezone from California and Oregon, to Nebraska, to Florida and Connecticut. 

Our Second Home

Orange County Convention Center
South Concourse 

9899 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819