Alphia, a leading national manufacturer of pet food in the U.S., has appointed Cade Culver as Chief Growth and Transformation Officer and Jack Reid as Chief People Officer, effective immediately. In these roles, Culver will be responsible for driving business growth and implementing transformative strategies within the company, while Reid will play a critical role in fostering a positive workplace culture and shaping the Alphia team.
“As we continue to expand the leadership team, we are excited to welcome both Cade and Jack to Alphia, marking an exciting step forward for the company,” said David McLain, Chief Executive Officer and President of Alphia. “With their extensive experience and dedication to driving growth and innovation within the pet food industry, I am confident these new team members will help advance the company forward.”
Cade Culver brings more than 16 years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry to his role at Alphia. Prior to joining the company, he served in leadership positions at Lassonate Pappas & Company, Hearthside Food Solutions, and Dole Diversified North America. His expertise in engineering, R&D, sales, business development, and customer service will be instrumental in driving Alphia’s growth strategy.
“I look forward to contributing to Alphia’s mission to produce safe, quality pet food as we continue to lead the pet industry and create a positive impact with our partners,” said Cade Culver. “Growth and innovation are at the heart of our goals, propelling us forward to continuously enhance the life of pets.”
Jack Reid brings over 25 years of experience in human resources to his role as Chief People Officer at Alphia. He previously served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Spectrum Plastics and Vice President of Human Resources at Pexco. Reid’s expertise in talent development and culture-building initiatives will support Alphia’s efforts to create a positive workplace environment.
“I’m looking forward to stepping into this new role at Alphia and hope to make a positive impact on the team’s culture,” said Jack Reid. “Alphia is at an exciting stage of development, and I’m honoured to be part of a company that upholds its reputation as the leading manufacturer of pet food and treats.”
