Green Chimneys Names APPA CEO Bob Vetere as New Board President

Green Chimneys names Bob Vetere as new board president

Green Chimneys Names APPA CEO Bob Vetere as New Board President

October 11, 2018

October 11, 2018

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

Eli

The flightless emu is the largest bird native to Australia, but this particular emu didn’t travel that far, he’s from Massachusetts. Since he was 3 weeks old, Eli was hand-raised by the children at Green Chimneys and is imprinted, especially comfortable around humans and even other animals. In fact, Eli doesn’t mind sharing his paddock with sheep Bo Peep. At first, children can be afraid of Eli’s intimidating large beak and beady eyes.