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Destination Pet
8822 S Ridgeline Blvd #260
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
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Destination Pet is dedicated to elevating the lives of pet families through our Connected Care approach, which focuses on the total wellbeing of the pet. Unlike other companies, we empower our clinical experts to define the best approach to veterinary care while we take care of the business. Our job is to handle the administrative side of running a veterinary practice so that you can focus all of your energy on providing exceptional care. In addition, we give you opportunities to grow your skillset, your practice, and your career. Anything is possible when you Join The Pack at Destination Pet.
John Maresh brings 10 years of full cycle transaction experience and pipeline management with a background in commercial real estate. Previously, John was an outside M&A consultant since 2017 and officially joined the team in 2020. He thoroughly enjoys the opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout the country while expanding the Destination Pet family.
Through his career as a tenant rep broker in Chicago, John managed rollouts of several national service and retail clients, such as Verizon Wireless and Domino’s Pizza, and was an integral part of the master broker team for Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market, expanding the chain from being a startup to opening 75 locations over 15 states. He received a B.S. in Finance from the University of Kansas.
John lives in Edina, MN with his wife Courtney, daughter Charli, son JR, and 9-year-old rescue border collie/spaniel mix Marlee. John enjoys spending time with his family on Lake Minnetonka in the summertime and skiing in the winter as well as all things sports, reading, and travel.
Jason Shine is the Senior Director of Business Development for Destination Pet in the Midwestern Region of the US. Jason came to Destination Pet from NVA Pet Resorts where he was the Business Development Director covering the Western half of the US.
Prior to this last role, Jason owned and operated three pet resorts in San Francisco and Cincinnati for over 17 years. These locations offered dog daycare, overnight boarding, full-service grooming, dog training, pickup/delivery, and retail. Jason built these businesses from the ground up, operated them, and then sold them.
Having gone through the pet resort sales process several times, Jason is very aware of all the hesitation and concern that comes with the possibility of selling a business that each owner worked so hard to create. Whether pet resort owners are interested in selling in the near term or many years down the road, Jason enjoys working with pet resort owners to earn their trust, build long-term business relationships, and help to determine exit strategies that maximize business value.
Rob Correia brings decades of experience in several executive sales roles with multiple companies in the pet and veterinary industries. Rob has also done business development and consulting in the public safety sector, specialty foods, grocery, healthcare, and trade show industries. He enjoys connecting with entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds, learning about their businesses, and expanding the Destination Pet family.
Rob’s career in the pet/vet industry has included roles such as Sales Director with Merrick Pet Care, National Sales Manager with Grandma Lucy’s, VP of Sales with Thunderworks, and VP of Sales with Heart United Pet. He has enjoyed success in taking many of the companies he has worked with from regional players to those with a strong footprint and presence on a national level.
Rob lives in Marion, MA with his wife Jen, daughter Caitlyn, Cairn Terrier Pickles, and two cats Zoey and Lulu. Rob enjoys spending time with his family exploring parts of New England and the US, reading, learning new skills, and sharing experiences with friends and family.
It is with deep sorrow, we remember Jerry Mussenden, a respected leader in the pet care industry and a beloved family man. As Senior Director of Business Development at Destination Pet, Jerry was a true expert in business valuation and profit expansion for pet centers, always eager to share his knowledge and help others succeed.
Jerry’s career spanned decades of leadership, from pioneering the pet resort division at National Veterinary Associates to honing his strategic expertise in the pharmaceutical industry. He was not just a consultant, he was a mentor, a visionary, and a trusted friend to many in the industry.
Beyond his professional achievements, Jerry was a devoted husband and father who cherished life in Tampa Bay, where he built a home filled with love, laughter, and furry companions. He was a proud pet parent to two rescue dogs and helped care for a menagerie of small pets. Above all, he treasured time with his wife, daughters, and extended family, making every moment count.
Jerry’s legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the businesses he helped grow, and the family he adored. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
