We are competitors, trainers, breeders and handlers. And while we’re employed by Purina, we work for you. That’s why you’ll find us beside you; at cat and dog shows, field trials and sporting dog events. Cheering pets to victory and lifting them up after defeat.
Like you, we’ve bred pets to compete and to make homes complete. And because of these experiences, we understand how nutrition, training, support and guidance can make a huge difference in your pet’s journey.
I manage the Retriever, Spaniel, and Herding segments for the Sporting Group, as well as contracts and sponsorships of organizations and events. I also work with trainers and breeders within my respective groups.
Sherry Bresnahan joined Purina in June of 2000, and has led marketing strategy and communications execution for many key Purina brands. In 2016, she transitioned to the Professional Engagement Team’s Breeder/Enthusiast group, leading
I manage the Hound & Police K-9 segments within the B/E Group for Purina. The hound group consists of working with and sponsoring registries which sanction and license beagle & coonhound events across the US.
Heidi Hartman became a full time part of the Purina team in 2014. In my role as North East Senior Field Promotions Representative, I get to meet breeders, owners, and handlers all over the country.
The Bird Dog team, which I am the manager of, sponsors and supports field trials and hunt/versatility tests for pointing dog breeds across North America.
As a member of the Breeder Enthusiast Marketing Team, Christina Schneider manages the Pro Club Loyalty Program and Website as well as communications to breeders and enthusiasts.
I manage a team of highly experienced specialists who oversee Purina’s sponsorships and the support of sporting dog organizations, associations, and clubs.
In her job as the Sporting Program Coordinator for the Purina Professional Engagement Team, Gail Inman meets owners, trainers and handlers of all kinds of sporting dogs.
My name is Marci Sale and I am the Plains Area Manager for the Breeder Enthusiast group. I began my career with Purina as an Ambassador in 2006, exclusively attending Labrador Specialties.
I have been showing dogs all my life beginning as a Junior. My first breed was German Shepherds. I have also had Afghans and Basenji’s but my passion has always been American Eskimo Dogs. I show both UKC and AKC.
Corey Benedict, originally from Kansas City, began his love for the sport of purebred dogs at a young age in Kansas when he began breeding and showing English Springer Spaniels.