Trivest-Backed Pet Resort Hospitality Group Appoints New CEO

The Board of Directors of Pet Resort Hospitality Group (PRHG) has appointed Jason Duffy to serve as Chief Executive Officer.

Duffy joins PRHG as a seasoned operating executive with wide-ranging multi-site consumer services and pet resort leadership experience. Prior to joining PRHG, Duffy served as VP of Resort Operations for Pet Paradise, a privately held pet resort business with more than 55 locations nationwide. Prior to that, Duffy served in executive and leadership roles at Clear, Walmart and Meijer. He is also a Six Sigma Black Belt and an avid dog trainer.

PRHG was formed in early 2023 and has since partnered with six leading pet resort brands across the country. Currently with 17 locations, 600+ staff members and more than 1,700 daily pet visits, PRHG is one of the largest pet services businesses in the country. With Duffy at the helm, PRHG continues to take steps towards establishing itself as the premier pet services platform in the United States and the partner of choice for pet daycare and boarding owners.

“I’m thrilled to be leading such a talented and diverse team of pet resort owners, all of whom have built incredible businesses and trusted PRHG as partners,” Duffy said. “When Trivest and the founders of PRHG shared their vision, which is focused on quality of care, partnership, support and growth, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime. I love working with pets and the people who care for them. We believe that we will establish ourselves as the most trusted brand in pet care, and we have all of the pieces necessary to make that happen.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Jason to PRHG and the Trivest family,” said Brian Connell, Partner at Trivest. “He has deep industry experience and is a seasoned leader who understands our customers and cares about the wellbeing of their pets. His leadership style is unique, and his background and demeanor is well aligned with the awesome founders and employees of PRHG. Jason is well-equipped to lead this group as they work together for the future of PRHG.”

Eyal Cohen, co-founder and Chief Development Officer at PRHG, added, “It was important to me that whoever joined PRHG as CEO had experience working with pets and growing brands nationally. Jason has a tremendous background, and I’ve already seen the positive response to his leadership across our locations.”

Azhar Quader, co-founder and Executive Chairman at PRHG, said, “I’ve worked with countless CEOs over my career as an investor. When hiring a leader, I look for high emotional intelligence, deep industry expertise and leadership experience and a history of winning. Jason has all of that and more, and I’m confident we’ve found the right leader to drive us forward.”

To learn more about the Pet Resort Hospitality Group, visit www.petresorts.love.