Green Chimneys Names APPA CEO Bob Vetere as New Board President

Small Horse, Big Heart: Spadi

August 21, 2019

October 11, 2018

This month, American Pet Products Association (APPA) President and CEO Bob Vetere will assume the role of Green Chimneys Board President.

Green Chimneys names Bob Vetere as new board president

Vetere at Pet Night on Capitol Hill, Washington DC, in September.

Leader of the Pack

Bob has not only devoted his career to animals by way of the pet products industry; he’s contributed to articulating the important and healthful ways animals enhance our lives. Through his work with APPA, the Human Animal Bond Research Institute and the Pet Leadership Council, Bob has advocated for increased awareness in proper pet care, research to better understand the human-animal connection and government support of animal-assisted therapies for veterans and children.

Bodhi

Bodhi is the Golden Retriever companion of Green Chimneys’ Admissions Supervisor and one of the most familiar faces on campus. Bodhi also holds the distinction of being a certified therapy dog and recently participated in Green Chimneys’ first funded research project studying the effect of involving a dog in social skills development training for children on the autism spectrum. Her full name, Bodhi Ani, means “Awakens/Enlightens Grace” and describes her personality and the role she embraces with the students on campus; Bodhi is very calm and grounded in her ability to awaken their potential while helping them to relax and feel at peace.