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Putney Hires Jamie Burks as Senior Director of Marketing
Portland, ME, January 12, 2012 — Putney, Inc., a rapidly growing pet pharmaceutical company focused on the development and sale of generic prescription medicines for pets, announced today that pharmaceutical industry veteran, Jamie Burks, will join Putney’s commercial team as Senior Director of Marketing. Burks’ previous veterinary pharmaceutical experience includes four years as Senior Product Manager at Merial, where she developed the marketing plan for its Frontline® brand. During her tenure, Frontline® sales increased more than 50% and Frontline® achieved the status of largest brand in animal health history. At Putney, Burks will report to recently hired companion animal industry leader TJ Dupree and focus on development and delivery of marketing strategies for Putney’s FDA-approved generic products.
Jean Hoffman, President and CEO of Putney, says Burks’ proven ability to develop effective marketing programs and achieve sales targets will help drive Putney’s growth and profitability. “Jamie is a results-driven, team player who brings great enthusiasm, creativity and both human and veterinary pharmaceutical marketing experience to our marketing team,” says Hoffman.
Putney’s Chief Operating Officer, TJ Dupree, believes that Putney’s value proposition—affordability, quality and reliability—will resonate with customers especially in this tight economy. “I’m confident that Jamie will open and expand commercial markets to drive sales and increase market share for Putney’s generic pet medicines,” says Dupree.
Burks says her broad range of professional experience—including positions in advertising, sales, marketing, and executive consulting—gives her unique insight into marketing strategies that successfully build customer awareness and product loyalty. “I’m excited to join Putney’s team of top-notch professionals working to help veterinarians and pet owners provide pets with more affordable, high quality medicines. I’m eager to help customers understand that Putney’s pipeline of products will provide the best options for the best medicines for pets,” says Burks.
About Putney
Putney is a pharmaceutical company committed to providing high quality, cost-effective generic medicines for pets. Putney’s reliable supply of affordable drug options empowers veterinarians, allowing them to provide the best possible medicine at the best possible price, and supports pet owners, helping them afford to comply with veterinary recommendations. Putney’s ongoing investment in research and development is focused on creating the next generation of generic veterinary products based on inputs from companion animal veterinarians and its industry partners. Learn more at www.putneyvet.com.
