PetHonesty Names New VP of Sales

PetHonesty, a leader in premium pet health products and a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners, has named Daniel B. Horner as Vice President of Sales.

“We are pleased to welcome Dan to PetHonesty and are excited to gain an executive of such caliber,” said Ben Arneberg, PetHonesty CEO. “He has a proven ability to develop initiatives that lead to revenue growth. Dan’s reputation as a team player, combined with his relationships in the pet industry, will prove invaluable as we continue building a leading omnichannel brand in pet supplements.”

A 30-year pet industry veteran with a focus on pet consumables, Horner comes to PetHonesty after 15 years at Freshpet, where he was a founding member and most recently served as Vice President, Pet Channel, helping to scale the company across the globe. Prior to Freshpet, Horner held multifunctional roles at The Meow Mix Company and Ralston Purina. He holds a B.S. in Business Communications from DePauw University.

“I am delighted to join this thriving company that is dedicated to improving the lives of pets through science-backed, natural products,” said Horner. “I look forward to being part of the PetHonesty team as we focus on providing many healthy, joyful years of companionship to pet parents across the country.”