Led by Dr. John Gordon, DVM, DACVD, a doctor of veterinary medicine, a partner with MedVet, and one of the foremost pet dermatologists in the world. Dr. Gordon, DVM, DACVD is the owner of one of the largest and fastest growing, speciality pet hospitals in the United States. Gordon MacIntyre products are scientifically formulated through Dr. Gordon’s expertise to treat and alleviate common dog issues or symptoms that may occur.
Dr. Gordon, DVM, DACVD, personally formulates all Gordon MacIntyre products. With his unique formulas, we are perfectly positioned to fulfill the massive demand in the booming pet supplements market that continues to double in growth year-over-year.
In the U.S., Gordon MacIntyre products are currently in about 15-20 brick-and-mortar stores between Ohio and Louisiana and a few online retailers as well. We’ve also expanded internationally with product in South Korea and Hong Kong. We have nationwide distribution in 20+ locations. Our Amazon sales are booming, an indicator of the huge potential we have in the online space.
To see what makes the Gordon MacIntyre name so powerful, read on!
The reason Gordon MacIntyre has reached such success is because of Dr. John Gordon, DVM, DACVD.
Our Co-Founder and Chief Formulator, Dr. John Gordon DVM, DACVD has dedicated his professional career to the dermatological health of family pets and zoo animals of all breeds and species. His knowledge of skin conditions, allergies and other dermatologic afflictions has led him to develop the Gordon MacIntyre premium products.
Dr. John Gordon DVM, DACVD personally formulates all current and future products for Gordon MacIntyre and uses his decades of industry knowledge to help position these products for maximum impact.
Dr. John Gordon DVM, DACVD is also a partner with MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets, a veterinarian clinic with locations throughout Ohio, Louisiana, Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. They employ board-certified veterinary specialists in everything from anesthesia, dentistry, and dermatology to neurology, radiology, and surgery.
A highly sought-after speaker and lecturer, Dr. John Gordon DVM, DACVD has presented to the World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology, the Western States National Veterinary Conference, the Midwest Veterinary Conference, and has been a guest of “Dog Talk” and “Cat Chat” on Martha Stewart Radio.
Dr. Gordon’s full bio can be found here.
Dr. Gordon, DVM, DACVD, created the formula, and Doug McIntrye created the brand, resulting in Gordon MacIntyre creating its first line of products in 2007: a 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner, and lathering cleanser.
Now, Gordon MacIntyre moves upwards and onwards by capitalizing on unmet market demands.
Not only does Dr. Gordon, DVM, DACVD formulate all of our products, but he provides invaluable insight into the industry he has dedicated his life to. He knows better than anyone where the market is heading and what the current attitudes of consumers are.
Currently in the prototype phase, our shedding supplement will be the new face of Gordon MacIntyre — a premium pet products company that truly understands how important pets are to the family.
Along with this shedding supplement, we are launching an OTC (over-the-counter) hot spot spray, a product currently not in existence anywhere else. We’ve already begun testing the hot spot spray and have seen amazing results: 90%-100% cure rate without the use of any oral or topical prescription medication.
Gordon MacIntyre is creating its own space in the pet supplement and OTC hot spot spray world. Combined with our premium pet cleanser, we will dominate the pet market from every angle!
Gordon MacIntyre has three primary products, headlined by our dog shedding supplements.
Premium Supplements
The first supplement in development is the pet shedding supplement.
The shedding supplement decreases the amount of shedding significantly and safely for your dog over time.
When we combine multiple proprietary ingredients into one supplement and given to your pet daily, they will have the opportunity to consistently develop a beautiful, healthy hair coat throughout the year. This will be evident not only in the appearance of the pet’s fur, but also in how it feels.
OTC Hot Spot Spray
A medicated over-the-counter proprietary spray to dry and cure hot spots for your dog without the need for oral or other topical prescriptions from your vet. Current shampoos on the market are hard to wash out, often leaving residue on your dog’s skin that can lead to hot spots or other medical conditions. Allergies, humidity, infections, and fur type are also common causes for hot spots. Current treatments on the market are often moist and result in the animal wanting to touch the area. We resolve the pain points of current products with our proprietary spray. Our non-prescription, topical spray provides the benefits of:
All of our products have been formulated to compliment one another so you are never feeling that you have to choose between one product over another. All of our products work harmoniously together.
Gordon MacIntyre has been around for nearly a decade. We are not a startup, we are a revitalized brand ready to take our company to the next level. We already have thousands of customers from all over the world. Our Amazon sales have been rapidly growing as of late — up 350% in 2016.
In addition to Amazon, we have a number of distributors and brick-and-mortar retailers worldwide:
We have also received strong interest from LG Corporation to be our exclusive distributor in Korea and 10 other Asian countries. Based on our own accord, we have paused this conversation.
Moving forward, however, we are pivoting to an e-commerce sales model. The incredible success we’ve seen on Amazon is proof that this is where our market is headed. Selling direct and online gives us tremendous power over our brand and complete control of pricing and distribution. Our marketing partners are experts in the ecommerce realm and we are confident in the team that we have put together.
Gordon MacIntyre was founded by Dr. John Gordon, DVM, DACVD, and Doug McIntyre, Naturalist.
Gordon, partner with MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets, and McIntyre, CEO of Cult Marketing, were longtime golf buddies who combined their expertise in animal dermatology and marketing needs to form Gordon MacIntyre.
Since MRI LLC purchased Gordon MacIntyre, Joel McIntyre, a marketing maven, has stepped into the CEO shoes and is now eager to take the company to the next level.
Joel McIntyre
CEO + Managing Partner + Board Member + Co-Chairman
Joel is a strategic, entrepreneurial, results-driven marketing and sales professional recognized for his ability to build, guide, and sustain a strong record of leveraging consumer and shopper insights while utilizing market analysis to develop innovative, consumer relevant, strategic plans leading to measurable business growth. He has experience in both startup and Fortune 500 environments, and has helped create branding for major players like Bath & Body Works, Wayne-Dalton, FacilitySource, Nokia, and Tween Brands (Limited Too/Justice).
Trent Folse
CFO + Managing Partner + Board Member + Co-Chairman
Trent and Joel have been close friends since 2001 and have always shared a passion for business and growth. When Joel approached the co-founders about acquiring Gordon MacIntyre, there was no other person he could think of to bring in as a partner than Trent, based on his expertise in finance and corporate structure background
Trent’s specialties are in corporate finance, consulting, energy services, oil & gas, banking, commercial banking, debt financing, balance sheet analysis, sales, new market tax credits, historic tax credits, cash flow, valuation, and corporate treasury. He has experience as a CFO and COO of both large companies and small “growth” entities. Trent also served as Vice President of a large public bank, and assisted in the growth from $1B in assets to over $10B.
Doug McIntyre
Chief Marketing Officer + Co-Founder + Board Member
Doug and his team at Cult Marketing handle all aspects of Gordon MacIntyre marketing including strategy, logo design, web design, ecommerce, and packaging. Doug has extensive experience in a variety of industries, and has worked on brands including Nokia, 3M, American Standard, Bath & Body Works, Big Lots, Wayne-Dalton, Rocky Brands, OhioHealth, PETCO, Carhartt, Time Warner, UPS, Ross Products, Huntington Banks, Bite Golf, Hoover, Tween Brands and many others.
Cult Marketing is Doug’s second entrepreneurial venture. He founded Mars Communication/Zero Base Advertising in 1990, and sold the firm in 2003. He has two degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, an MBA from The Ohio State University, and has taught marketing at the graduate level at The Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business and Franklin University.
Cookie McIntyre
Lead Advisor + Board Member
Cookie founded McIntyre Global Executive Search in Columbus, OH in 1990 after working in retained executive search on senior engagements for global clients across a wide range of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and retail. Her client experience is diverse and includes Ernst & Young, Sumitomo Corporation, W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Cummins, Worthington Industries, Albertsons and Cardinal Health.
In 2007, Cookie’s vision to offer her clients global services motivated her to become a Principal in Penrhyn International, the world’s 10th largest search firm with 21 partners across four continents. McIntyre Global Executive Search has now expanded globally with projects as far-reaching as China, India, Brazil and Germany.
Cookie is a recipient of numerous honors and awards, has been featured in CEO and Entrepreneur magazines and quoted in USA Today and other publications. Mrs. McIntyre is a recipient of the National Association of Women Owned Businesses Visionary Award. In recent years, Mrs. McIntyre has been named a “Businesswoman On the Move” by Business First and a “Woman Making a Difference” by the Columbus Dispatch.
Carder Higinbotham
Business Development + Advisory Board Member
Carder Higinbotham brings twenty years of medically related sales experience to the team. As founder of Medical Renderings & Images, Carder provided case specific anatomical medical illustrations for litigation and publication. Carder has spent the last fourteen years in medical device sales for leading medical manufacturers such as Stryker, Smith & Nephew, and Hologic. Ms. Higinbotham has served as the Director of Global Business Development for Theodent since 2012 and in 2015, Ms. Higinbotham served as Vice President of Marketing and Admissions at Townsend Addiction Treatment Centers.
Carder also functions as an advisor to Caerus Management, an advisory firm which guides and supports mid market companies in their growth strategy to attain a transaction based goal of merger or acquisition.
Philip C. Brickman, Esq.
Legal Council + Advisory Board Member
Philip C. Brickman is Of Counsel with Degan, Blanchard & Nash. Mr. Brickman graduated from Millsaps College in 1993 and Tulane Law School in 1998, where he received a certificate of specialty in maritime law. He was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 1998 and has been practicing nearly every aspect of maritime, environmental, complex casualty and insurance coverage litigation for over 16 years. In addition to Louisiana state court, Mr. Brickman is admitted to practice before all Louisiana federal courts, the U.S. Southern District of Texas and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Mr. Brickman has represented shipping companies, cruise lines, oil companies and liability insurers in cases involving ship collisions, personal injuries, oil pollution, complex casualties and cargo damages. He has also handled matters involving commercial litigation, contract disputes and has provided advice to corporate clients on drafting of contracts and master service agreements.
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