As Chairman, Schwichtenberg presides over all meetings
of the Board
of Directors, the governing body
of APPA.She also serves in a leadership advisory role guiding APPA's industry - wide activities.Schwichtenberg
previously served as
Vice Chairman
of the Board for APPA.Schwichtenberg is the
President and Chief Executive Officer
of the Central Garden & Pet strategic
business unit Central Life Sciences.Specializing in the
development, manufacturing and marketing
of category - leading product brands such as Farnam, Zodiac, Bio Spot, Horse Health Products, Adams, PreStrike and Platform Feeds, Central Life Sciences focuses on improving the quality
of life for companion animals.Prior to Central Life Sciences, Schwichtenberg was
Vice President and general manager
of the Consumer Animal Health Division
of Sandoz, Inc. (now Novartis, Inc.), a worldwide leader in human pharmaceuticals and animal health products.
Previously, Bloodworth served as Executive Director
of External Affairs for the Midcontinent Independent System Operator;
Vice President of Business Development and State Affairs for America's Natural Gas Alliance; and
Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Communications for Energen / Alabama Gas Corporation.