Billion Dollar Kibble: Nutro's Story of Pioneering Among Giants

Christie Cooper, Mary Hooks

$14.95

Publication Date: September 21st, 2017

Publisher:

BookBaby

ISBN:

9781543907520

Pages:

128

Description

This book is a tribute to all those who worked in the company in its' early development. It also aims to inspire solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, small and medium sized companies to understand the strategies and culture of an icon in the making. It may also be inspiration for a large corporation looking to get back to the basics to create clarity around their own culture and strategy. Additionally, new research is presented around the origins of the Nutro Company, which many in the pet industry may find intriguing.

About the Author

Mary Hooks was employed with Nutro for her entire adult career. She started out as demonstrator working short shifts with key retailers. She had many other roles that contributd to the significant growth at Nutro. She left the business in 2014 and and currently enjoys her free time with her two grown girls, Meagan and Ashley, and her granddaughter, Ellie. May was born in Encino, California and has three brothers - Ed, David, and Gavin - and a sister, Pam. Currently, she resides in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, with her husband, Steve, of thirty-four years and their Golden Doodle, Chuy. Mary enjoys the adventure of life. She wakes up every day thankful for each new beautiful day with her friends and family. Mary struggled with dyslexia during high school and now serves as a role model to others by overcoming this challenge and having a successful career at Nutro.