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Scott Bremen

Leadership

Scott has spent his career guiding multi-location businesses from local operations to nationwide success. As the former CEO of Forefront Dermatology, he grew the business from a single-state practice into the largest dermatology group in the country. Scott also serves on the boards of Mission Veterinary Partners and Peak Dental Partners.

At Village Pet Care, he uses his deep experience in multi-site care to build supportive, highly functional environments where local teams can thrive. Scott holds a B.A. in Economics from Hamilton College and earned his M.B.A. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Chicago with his wife, three children, and their two dogs, Rocket and Silver.

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Mayra Chimienti

Leadership

Mayra brings 20 years of hands-on experience in multi-unit operations to the team. Before joining Village Pet Care, she was the Chief Operating Officer at Mister Car Wash, where she worked on the ground to help scale the business from 50 to over 500 locations while keeping service standards exceptionally high. Mayra’s career is rooted in lifting up local teams and creating workplace cultures that people love being a part of.

At Village Pet Care, she handles the daily puzzle of Operations, Facilities, Integrations, and Human Resources to ensure that our facilities have exactly what they need to succeed. Mayra earned her B.A. from the University of Texas at El Paso and holds an M.B.A. from the University of Arizona. Based in Tucson, Arizona, she spends her free time with her husband, two daughters, and their Red Heeler, Sydney.

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John Springer

Creatives, Leadership

John has spent more than 25 years working side-by-side with leadership teams to help multi-site businesses find their financial footing and grow. Before stepping into the Village Pet Care family, he worked directly as a hands-on financial consultant for middle-market businesses across the pet services, veterinary, and home service industries.

John understands the unique operational needs of pet care and veterinary facilities. He leads Village Pet Care’s finance and strategy teams with an approachable, collaborative style, making sure our numbers always reflect the real-world needs of our local partners. John completed his undergraduate studies with a B.A. in Economics from the University of Illinois and later earned his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He lives in Naperville, Illinois, with his family and their two rescue dogs, Daisy and Violet.

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Jeff Lichtman

Developers

Jeff is a growth and marketing operator with a long track record of helping multi-location brands connect with their local communities. He previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at Fairway Lawns, helping support over 70 branch locations, and held leadership roles at Consumer Safety Technology and major brands like Gatorade and Quaker Oats.

At Village Pet Care, Jeff focuses on the entire journey of how customers find, trust, and stay loyal to our pet care facilities. He brings proven experience in local brand management, helping our partners grow their regional footprint without losing their community identity. Jeff holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania and earned his M.B.A. from the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. He resides with his family in the northern suburbs of Chicago.

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Alan Shackelford

Leadership, Marketing

Alan is a true veteran of the animal care space, bringing over 30 years of data and marketing experience specifically tailored to the veterinary and pet care industries. He originally founded Veterinary Metrics and later served as VP of Operations & Business Development at ThinkPets. Alan understands how to look at data through the lens of a pet care operator.

At Village Pet Care, Alan uses his deep industry insights to implement practical data and marketing solutions that help our local facilities run smoother and serve families better. Alan has dedicated his entire career to the pet care services and veterinary industries because he is genuinely invested in using clear, practical insights to make life better for pets and the people who care for them.

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Danny Kenny

Accounts

Danny has spent over a decade helping consumer, franchise, and multi-site businesses grow safely and sustainably. Before joining Village Pet Care, he was a Principal at Level 5 Capital Partners, where he was directly responsible for helping high-growth consumer brands integrate smoothly after a partnership.

Danny leads Village Pet Care’s partnership and M&A strategy. Because he has managed financial transitions for everything from family investment offices to large consumer brands, he knows how to make the transition process smooth, respectful, and stress-free for business owners. Danny holds a B.A. in Government from Georgetown University and earned his M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and their Boston Terriers, Otis and Clarence.

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Colin Fletcher

Accounts

Colin has worked across private firms, government, and internal corporate teams, giving him a well-rounded, practical perspective on how to protect a growing business. Notably, he previously served as Corporate Counsel for a rapidly growing U.S. pet care business, dealing directly with the unique legal protections these facilities need.

Colin approaches the law from an operator’s perspective. He founded his own law firm specializing in corporate matters for regulated industries, and at Village Pet Care, he works closely with our business teams to ensure every legal step we take protects our partners, our staff, and the animals we look after. Colin completed his legal and post-graduate studies to build his holistic perspective on corporate law and M&A transactions. He is based in Denver and finds real purpose in helping small business owners successfully navigate transitions so they can confidently enjoy the next chapter of their lives.