food safety

Farah Socran

PRESIDENT, RAWPAW.

Farah is the President of RawPaw, a Québec-based distributor of high quality raw pet food, treats and supplements. Farah founded the company in 2012 to meet market demands for premium products as consumers began looking to feed their pets with recognizable, sustainable ingredients. After obtaining a Certification in Canine Nutrition, Farah became qualified to formulate customized meal plans to improve and sustain the health of domestic cats and dogs.

In her free time, Farah enjoys spending time with her husband and Pug/Shih Tzu Truman, along with horseback riding and competing in local dressage shows.

Education

Carleton University
Concordia University

Contact Farah

FARAH@RAWPAW.CA

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RawPaw Natural Foods

PET SUPPLEMENTS & NUTRACEUTICALS.

RawPaw Natural Foods (‘RawPaw’) is a distributor and marketer of pet supplements designed to complement a raw pet food diet. Based in Dorval, Quebec, RawPaw was founded in 2012 by Farah Socran. The business’s natural pet health supplements can be found in pet specialty retailers across Canada.

Contact

WWW.RAWPAW.CA/CONTACT

WWW.RAWPAW.CA

Jon Caldwell

PRESIDENT, UNITED PET SUPPLEMENTS INC.

Jon founded Bonnie & Clyde Pet Goods in 2015 after seeing an opportunity to offer pet parents a premium omega-3 supplement. He led the company to distribution in over 450 stores in Canada, as well as developing the direct-to-consumer eCommerce channel in the USA.

Jon is a Canadian Forces veteran who served in the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry from 2010 to 2013, and did a tour in Afghanistan (’11-’12) doing convoy operations. He’s a father of two boys and enjoys traveling and outdoor activities with his family. He has two cats, named Bonnie & Clyde.

Service

Canadian Forces – 3rd Battalion,
Princess Patricia’s Canadian
Light Infantry (2010 to 2013)

Contact Jon

HELLO@BNCPET.COM

Bonnie & Clyde

UNITED PET SUPPLEMENTS & NUTRACEUTICALS.

Bonnie & Clyde manufactures high-quality pet supplements designed to enhance the health and wellbeing of dogs and cats. The business is based in Quebec City and was founded by Jon Caldwell, a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces. Bonnie & Clyde supplements are sold in pet specialty retail stores in Canada and via online channels in the United States.

Contact

CONTACT BONNIE & CLYDE

BNCPET.CA

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Mark Angela

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER AT SSP GROUP, DIRECTOR, ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Mark Angela is an energetic and experienced CEO with a proven track record delivering growth in both public and private equity backed companies around the world. He is currently CCO & CEO EEME Region for SSP plc – a business that builds and operates Food & Beverage centres in travel hubs, such as airports and railway stations, globally. Prior to moving into the hospitality/retail space he spent 11 years in various management roles with Colgate Palmolive, including four years running the Hills Canada pet food business.

In his spare time Mark competes in triathlons, a hobby he picked up in Canada that reflects his love of a challenge.

Education

University of Cambridge

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Stephen Down

HEAD OF CENTRAL LONDON & INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT, DIRECTOR ON THE BOARD

With over 30 years experience in the London commercial Investment arena, Stephen is one of the most experienced advisors in the market today with a wealth of major transactions under his belt. His clients include some of the largest global players in real estate, both domestically and Internationally. Stephen’s experience includes three years in Tokyo, where he was managing director of a real estate subsidiary of a UK Investment bank. Stephen is a member of the British property Federation and the Investment property Forum.

Stephen Down is head of the central London and International Investment team and joined Savills in January 2012 as an executive director.

Phone: +1 (905) 291-0103
Fax: +1 (905) 296-1165

Mark Warren

COFOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & CEO

+1 (905) 581-7467

emw@danecreekcap.com

Glen Tennison

COFOUNDER, PRESIDENT & CFO

+1 (905) 581-7412

gt@danecreekcap.com

Alex Hurley

BUSINESS ANALYST

Alex is a Business Analyst at Dane Creek Capital Corp. where he assists the investment team in evaluating opportunities, conducting market research, and supporting portfolio companies.

Prior to joining the DCCC team, Alex worked as an Analyst for Bioenterprise, a not-for-profit business accelerator focusing on accelerating innovative businesses in the agriculture space. Alex provided guidance and support to entrepreneurs in the sectors of aquaculture, agriculture technology, ocean technology, and clean technology. This was accomplished through market research, non-dilutive funding support, funding guidance, strategic relationship development, and regulatory assistance. Alex was also actively involved in business development initiatives for entrepreneurs and acted as a facilitator with external organizations. Before Bioenterprise, Alex worked as a Laboratory Manager for BlueLight Analytics, where he gained valuable experience in the start-up space. During this time, Alex’s skillset evolved, incorporating skills that are required as part of an efficient, and highly motivated team, such as customer communication, research and development, project management, product launches, and quality assessment/quality control.

Alex has a M.Sc. in Oceanography, and a B.Sc. (Combined Honours) in Earth Science and Oceanography, both from Dalhousie University. Alex and his partner, Jessica, are pet parents to two cats, Luna and Charlie.

Education

Dalhousie University

Contact Alex

AH@DANECREEKCAP.COM

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Brandon Kerr

AVP, OPERATIONS

Brandon’s role is largely centered around assisting the transition of businesses post-acquisition or investment into the DCCC portfolio, including but not limited to establishing corporate governance procedures and bringing company administration up to corporate standards.

Prior to joining DCCC, Brandon managed the small cap venture capital portfolio for the family office of Jim Treliving. A portfolio of private companies across diversified industries that shared the common goal of driving success through people, a long-term perspective of value and passion for excellence.

Brandon was born and raised in St. Catharines, Ontario where he also received his bachelors in economics and was a member of the varsity hockey team at Brock University. Whenever he gets a chance he’s on the ice coaching hockey youth and enjoys all things health and wellness related.

Education

Brock University, BA: Economics

Contact Brandon

BK@DANECREEKCAP.COM

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Dockside Pet Products & Services Inc.

UNITED PET TREATS, MEAL MIXERS & TOPPERS INC.

Based in Nova Scotia, Dockside Pet Products & Services Inc. (“Dockside”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dane Creek Capital Corp. The Dockside brand of pet treats, meal mixers, and meal toppers for dogs and cats are created using limited, non-traditional ingredients selected for their nutritional quality and sustainability. For more information visit www.DocksidePets.com – Where Quality Pet Nutrition Meets Environmental Sustainability.

Contact

CONTACT DOCKSIDE

DOCKSIDEPETS.COM

Pets4Life

UNITED PET TREATS, MEAL MIXERS & TOPPERS INC.

Midgard Insect Farm Inc. is a Nova Scotia-based cricket cultivator of crickets as a sustainable food source with a focus on producing cricket meal for wholesale to the pet food industry where there is growing demand for alternative proteins. In addition, Midgard is a leader in research in the developing science of cricket production and continually seeks to improve farming practices and product quality. It was launched in February 2016 and is operated by founder Joy Hillier, a graduate of Dalhousie University’s Agricultural College. For more information visit www.mymidgard.com.

Contact

CONTACT MIDGARD

WWW.MYMIDGARD.COM

Henry & Harvey Sales & Marketing Inc.

UNITED RAW PET FOODS INC.

Henry & Harvey Sales & Marketing Inc. (“H&H”) is a relationship-based sales and marketing agency with a focus on pet specialty retail in Canada and the United States. H&H provides a variety of services starting with its team of expert sales representatives as well as detailed reporting, strategic guidance, industry insights, and event management. For more information visit www.henryandharvey.com.

Contact

INFO@HENRYANDHARVEY.COM

HENRYANDHARVEY.COM/

Spring Meadows

UNITED RAW PET FOODS INC.

Spring Meadows is the Saskatoon-based manufacturer of premium frozen raw pet foods featuring locally sourced whole ground proteins including turkey, chicken, beef and lamb in conveniently portioned patties. Founded in 2004, the company prides itself on delivering balanced and complete meals for dogs and cats following strict food safety standards and is CARPFM certified. Visit www.springmeadows.com for more information.

Contact

SPRINGMEADOWS@SASKTEL.NET

SPRINGMEADOWSNATURALPETFOOD.COM

PetPlate

UNITED RAW PET FOODS INC.

PetPlate is a direct-to-consumer subscription service that delivers freshly-cooked pet meals made from real food and balanced for a dog’s diet by a veterinary nutritionist. The meals are gently-cooked, custom-portioned, and flash-frozen to lock in freshness. In third-party blind taste tests, dogs chose PetPlate meals 11-to-1 over the leading kibble, and they chose PetPlate over the leading fresh-cooked and raw diets by as much as 4-to-1. Visit www.petplate.com or @PetPlate on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Contact

PETCARE@PETPLATE.COMM

WWW.PETPLATE.COM/

Your True Companion Pet Products Inc.

UNITED PET TREATS, MEAL MIXERS & TOPPERS INC.

Your True Companion Pet Products Inc. (‘YTCPP’) is a Guelph-based manufacturer of pet treats and supplements including the True Raw Choice line of dehydrated raw treats and chews, Pawzzie wild kangaroo treats, and True Pure Choice pet food for dogs and cats. YTCPP food and treats are crafted in a HACCP certified facility using all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free human-grade ingredients from CFIA and FDA approved facilities. For more information visit www.truerawchoice.com

Contact

INFO@COMPANIONPETPRODUCTS.CA

WWW.TRUERAWCHOICE.COM

Baie Run Pet Products Inc.

PET SUPPLEMENTS & NUTRACEUTICALS.

Baie Run Pet Products Inc. provides devoted dog and cat owners with effective supplements and natural health products that support inner balance and healing to improve their pet’s quality of life. We invest in purity, innovation, education, and listening to our valued clients to deliver authentic natural health solutions that promote strength and vitality so our pets can lead longer, healthier, happier lives. Visit www.baierun.com for more information.

Mountain Dog Food Inc. is one of the largest manufacturers of frozen raw pet food in Canada and the only manufacturer in the country with HACCP Canada certification. Founded in 2000 by Dean Ricard, its products are manufactured out of a single facility in Edmonton, Alberta and sold mainly through pet specialty retailers throughout Canada. For more information visit www.mountaindogfood.com.

Contact

BONES@MOUNTAINDOGFOOD.COM

MOUNTAINDOGFOOD.COM

Joy Hillier

FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MIDGARD INSECT FARM INC.

Joy Hillier is an innovator and entrepreneur with a diverse background including professional experience in the food industry, animal husbandry, biosecurity technology and laboratory procedure. Led by an interest in food security and sustainability, she founded Midgard Insect Farm Inc. in 2016 for the production and research of crickets and other insects as a protein source for companion animals. She is a registered veterinary technician with clinical experience and a graduate of Dalhousie University’s Agricultural College.

Joy is a speed skater, animal lover and food enthusiast. She and her husband share their home with Galactus a.k.a. Little G, a small but mighty Chihuahua and the lead taste-tester for Midgard crickets.

Education

Dalhousie University Agricultural College (Honors)

Contact Joy

JOY@MYMIDGARD.COM

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Jeremy Moule

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DOCKSIDE INVESTCO

Jeremy Moule is a goal-oriented financial officer with proven experience driving growth through strategic planning, new revenue generation, and process optimization. He has held a number of financial management positions and most recently served as Finance Manager of Athletigen where he raised 710,000CAD in non-dilutive funding and participated in initiatives to increase margins by 77%.

Prior to that he was Financing and Administration Manager at Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre where he designed and delivered a revenue-generating training program and increased operational efficiency by creating a centralized digital database for company documents.

As a former university athlete he is a motivated self-starter with a competitive drive and a positive outlook in challenging situations. Jeremy and his wife have two young children and one extremely self-centred pug named Bernie.

Education

St. Mary’s University, Sobey School of Business

Contact Jeremy

JM@DOCKSIDEINVESTCO.COM

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Brett Flahr

PRESIDENT, SPRING MEADOWS

My name is Brett Flahr, I was born and raised in and around Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. I am a married father of two sons & our cat named Carter. I worked in the printing industry for 20 years before changing directions and becoming a pet food manufacturer which I have been doing for the past 14 years. My hobbies include fishing, riding quads, Kung Fu and spending time with my family.

Spring Meadows Natural Pet Food was founded in 2004 to provide pet owners with a high quality raw ground whole animal pet food. Understanding the varying needs of our pet clientele, we provide a variety of product sizes that make it easier to feed small to large animals. We are proud of our products and the health and vitality it offers our four-legged friends. We are here for pet owners who are seeking the best for their pets. We are a newer company in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan offering a natural alternative pet food manufactured in our own plant. We are giving the consumers pets the health & vitality they deserve. We believe Spring Meadows is: The Best Choice… Naturally.

Contact Brett

SPRINGMEADOWS@SASKTEL.NET

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Dean Ricard

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MOUNTAIN DOG ENTERPRISES INC.

Dean Ricard is the founder and CEO of Mountain Dog Enterprises Inc., one of the largest frozen raw pet food manufacturers in Canada and the only manufacturer in the country with HACCP Canada certification. A pioneer in the industry, Ricard first became involved in the mid 90’s with the development of a raw food diet for his own pack of breeding Bernese Mountain dogs.

In 2007, recognizing the lack of regulatory standards and industry best practices in a growing pet food category, Ricard lead the formation of the Canadian Association of Raw Pet Food Manufacturers. The association provides manufacturing guidelines, recognition for manufacturers in good standing, and a way for consumers to differentiate between the growing number of brands in the industry.

Prior to the founding of Mountain Dog, Ricard held a number of sales and manufacturing positions in multinational conglomerates in the industrial sector including SKF Bearings and Canadian Meter.

He and his wife live in Edmonton, Alberta with their dog George.

Associations

President at Canadian Association of Raw Pet Food Manufacturers

Contact Dean

BONES@MOUNTAINDOGFOOD.COM

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Melissa Robertson

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, NATURAWLS PET PRODUCTS, PETS4LIFE

Melissa is the Director of Operations for Naturawls Pet Products, one of the fastest growing manufacturers of high quality raw pet food and dehydrated pet treats for dogs and cats in Canada. Melissa helped to found the original company in 2011. The business was started out of a concern over their own family pets. Melissa’s mother raised German Shepherds and noticed the connection between kibble and health issues. Melissa has a passion for nutrition and strongly believes that everything (human and animal) should be eating in harmony with their ancestral diet and their specific constitution. Melissa lives with her 2 young children and dog Tucker. In her “spare” time she enjoys snowboarding, gardening, fishing and hiking.

Education

Lakehead University, BScN California College of Ayurveda, AHC

Contact Melissa

MELISSA.ROBERTSON@NATURAWLS.CA

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Mark Murakami

PRESIDENT, UNITED RAW PET FOOD INC.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NATURAWLS PET PRODUCTS

Mark Murakami created Naturawls Pet Products through the purchase of NatuRAWls in August 2017, a leading Ontario-based manufacturer of frozen raw pet food and dehydrated treats.

Prior to that he owned a Global Pet Foods franchise, doubling sales in two years to become one of Canada’s top grossing stores and the first Global Pet Foods store in Ontario to build a walk-in freezer for raw pet food. He is a former high school math teacher and has a black Labrador named Suki.

Education

University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Mathematics University of Toronto, Bachelor of Education

Contact Mark

MM@UNITEDRAW.COM

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Viki Bartosiewicz

FOUNDER & CEO,H&H SALES & MARKETING INC.

Viki Bartosiewicz is a customer relations and B2B sales professional with a passion for animals and business. Her extensive experience in the pet industry has led to the founding of Henry & Harvey, a full service pet specialty sales agency serving Canada and the US. Through H&H, Viki is focused on partnering with innovative pet products and service providers to grow and solidify their B2B relationships and sales programs.

Joshua Quinlan, hailing from Edmonton, Alberta is the former sales and marketing manager of Mountain Dog Food. Now part of the Dane Creek Capital team, he studied Sociology at Concordia University of Edmonton, tenaciously studies and applies relationship dynamics, people skills and leadership. He truly believes that the free enterprise system is the best thing for our country and is proud to be part of Dane Creek Capital Corp. and its mission to make it better. Josh lives with his wife Anastasia and their two dogs Koda and Patch in Edmonton, where they spend their spare time in the great outdoors, going on road trips and getting ready for their baby girl who will be arriving later this year.
Interest – Car enthusiast.

Education

Concordia University

Contact Josh

JQ@DANECREEKCAP.COM

Kim Small

Glen Tennison is the former CFO of Pethealth Inc. from its creation in 1998 to its sale to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited in 2014. He led Pethealth’s many acquisitions including that of Nestlé Purina’s pet insurance business, PurinaCare; the acquisition of Domestic and General Group Limited’s U.K. pet insurance provider, Pet Protect Ltd.; and the acquisition of VetMedsDirect.co.uk, an online retailer of pet specialty products. He holds a B. Comm (Hon) from McMaster University and a CPA, CA designation which he earned while working for PricewaterhouseCoopers.

He and his wife Alaina have three children and a dog named Teddy. In addition to sitting on the boards of DCCC portfolio companies, he is a board member of the Darling Home for Kids, a hospice and palliative care facility for medically fragile children.

Education

McMaster University Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants

Board Participation

Henry & Harvey, Baie Run, Mountain Dog Food,Companion Pet Products, Midgard Insect Farm, Dockside Pet Products, Darling Home for Kids

Contact Glen

GT@DANECREEKCAP.COM

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Mark Warren

COFOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & CEO

Mark Warren is the founder and former President & CEO of Pethealth Inc. formed in 1998. Under his leadership, Pethealth became the leading aggregator of new pet and pet owner data, the largest provider of cloud-based software to the companion animal industry, one of the largest providers of pet insurance in the US, UK & Canada and the world’s largest provider of companion animal microchip technology. He is also a former CEO of Hambros Canada Inc. and former Executive Director of Hambros Bank Limited.

Mark holds a B.A. (Hon) from University College, University of Toronto and a M.Sc. (Econ) from the London School of Economics. He is the father of two grown sons and as empty nesters, he and his wife Sue share their home with a small pack of three dogs and two cats.

Education

University of Toronto

London School of Economics

Board Participation

Henry & Harvey, Companion Pet Products, Baie Run, Mountain Dog Food, Midgard Insect Farm, Dockside Pet Products.

Contact Mark

EMW@DANECREEKCAP.COM

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The Pethealth Story

DCCC Chairman & CEO Mark Warren is the founder and former President & CEO of Pethealth Inc. which he formed in 1998. Under his leadership, Pethealth became the leading aggregator of new pet and pet owner data, the largest provider of cloud-based software to the companion animal industry, one of the largest providers of pet insurance in the US, UK & Canada
and the world’s largest provider of companion animal microchip technology.

Pethealth was acquired by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (‘Fairfax’) in November, 2014 for all cash consideration of C$100M representing 2.1x twelve months trailing revenue, 19.6x twelve months trailing EBITDA and a 69% premium to the common share price.

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