John Bear Appointed As Chief Operating Officer

DENVER (August 8, 2024)  Alphia, the largest pet food co-manufacturer in North America, announces the appointment of John Bear as Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. In this role, John will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the company including operational strategies, ensuring efficiency in achieving business goals, improving internal processes, crisis management, and more.

“We are happy to welcome John to the leadership team as we continue to ensure that Alphia remains a leader in the industry for high-quality pet food manufacturing,” said David McLain, Chief Executive Officer and President of Alphia. “Bringing over three decades of experience in the pet food manufacturing industry, John’s knowledge will be a huge asset as we continue to adapt our strategy and optimization for company operations.”

John brings thirty-three years of experience in pet care manufacturing from his previous leadership roles with Nestlé Purina. He spent the first fifteen years of his career in factory operations concentrating on buying, transportation, quality, production and factory management. Following this, he undertook a three-year international assignment, during which he was responsible for supply chain management and IT for the Americas. After returning to the States, he joined the Quality Assurance Department, later becoming Vice President of Quality for Nestle Purina, overseeing North & South America. John also was VP & Director of Manufacturing – North America; before his retirement, John served as Chief Technical Officer. As John joins the Alphia leadership team, he will report directly to the CEO, David McLain to streamline business development goals, create a culture of community, and build a set of standards and routines to improve efficiency and sustain product quality.

“I am looking forward to collaborating with the fantastic team at Alphia as we come together to fulfill our mission of providing high-quality food to pets,” said John Bear. “Alphia’s mission resonates deeply with me, and I am committed to bringing my expertise to support this team’s success.”