Schroeder Appointed Vet-Kem Business Manager

Wellmark International has appointed Cindy Schroeder as Business Manager for Vet-Kem® products. Schroeder has been with Wellmark and its predecessor company for more than 12 years.

Vet-Kem, a brand of Wellmark International, was a pioneer in introducing insect growth regulators (IGRs) to the pet-care market. Vet-Kem continues to offer a complete line of flea and tick control products based on proven IGR technology. Many of these products contain the active ingredient S-methoprene (brand name Precor® IGR). These include on-animal and premise products for treating the home.

Schroeder said, "We are aggressively marketing Vet-Kem products exclusively through veterinary channels. We are working with a number of key veterinary distributors to re-establish the Vet-Kem brand in the marketplace."

In addition, plans call for introducing several new Vet-Kem products this year, expanding the current Vet-Kem selection of flea and tick collars, shampoos, dips, sprays and premise products.

"From attending recent trade shows, we've found that Vet-Kem has a core group of past customers who are glad to see us again," said Schroeder. "We want everyone to know that Vet-Kem, with a renewed commitment from Wellmark, is here to stay in the veterinary marketplace."

Schroeder has nearly 20 years of business experience in finance, customer service, production planning and logistics. She earned a Master of Business Administration degree from DePaul University. She also is the proud owner of an Akita and an Australian cattle dog.

Located in Schaumburg, Ill., Wellmark International is a leading producer of chemical and biological products for professional pest control. For more information about Vet-Kem products, call toll-free (800) 766-7661.

Always read and follow label directions. Vet-Kem and Precor are registered trademarks of Wellmark International, Schaumburg, Ill. ©2002 Wellmark International

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Wellmark International has named Cindy Schroeder Business Manager for Vet-Kem products. Schroeder, a 12-year veteran of the company, is responsible for marketing the complete line of Vet-Kem flea and tick control products sold through veterinarians.