Jacob Rogers
President
Jacob is the President of Simmons Pet Food. He leads a team driven to serve our customers and grow our business by providing nourishing food for the pets we love. Jacob has 25 years of commercial leadership experience with a strong focus on people, innovation, and growth within the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Throughout his career at Kellogg’s, and most recently with Hain Celestial, Jacob has established a track record of building high performing teams, creating a winning culture, and delivering results. Jacob received a BS in Business Administration and Marketing from East Carolina University.
Brian Burke
SVP of Operations
Brian Burke serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations for Simmons Pet Food, bringing over 30 years of dedicated experience to the company. Known for his commitment to people, safety, and operational efficiency, Brian has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership in building strong teams that drive success. His career reflects an unwavering focus on fostering a safe workplace while achieving operational excellence.
Leah Lambrakis
VP of Research & Development, Nutrition, & Scientific Affairs
Leah Lambrakis is the Vice President of Research & Development, Nutrition and Scientific Affairs at Simmons Pet Food and Simmons Animal Nutrition. Leading a team of over 40 scientists, together they drive innovation in pet food formulation, nutrition, process engineering, and ingredient technology. Leah has a life-long passion for nutrition, health and wellness, and innovative advances on how to feed our pets better. Throughout her 25+ year career, Leah has built deep expertise in pet food science. In addition to her leadership role at Simmons, Leah is actively involved in the industry, serving as Chair of the Pet Food Institute's (PFI) Nutrition Subcommittee, as a Board Trustee for the Morris Animal Foundation, and recently joining the Pet Food Association of Canada's Board of Directors. Leah holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Animal Science and Animal Nutrition from the University of Guelph, Canada.