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Jim Marshall is the Production Manager at our factory in Clinton, Iowa, where he was born and raised. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting from Mount St. Clare College in Clinton and more than 20 years of experience in pet food manufacturing. An active member of the Clinton community, Jim brings his passion for pet care into his role as a board member and volunteer for Junior Achievement, where he spends time in the classroom helping students understand the joy of pets and empowering them through work readiness and financial literacy programs.  He resides in Clinton with his wife, Karen, daughter, Anna and dog, Reagan.

Dr. Ishwani Singh-Heegers earned her PhD in Animal Science from Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand where she studied the feeding practice of farmers and energy requirements of farm dogs. Over the last 10 years, she has worked as a nutritionist across the globe – most recently in Australia and France — and she is currently a product specialist in United States. Ishwani currently lives in St. Louis with her husband, cat Luna, and puppy named Coco. “I’m passionate about ensuring that your dog gets the highest quality product, because I wouldn’t accept anything less for my pets. Working with the team in the Clinton, Iowa factory, and our nutritionist Sara, we make sure that what’s delivered to your door is exactly what you expect- a high- quality, personalized product your dog will love.” - Ishwani, Product Specialist

Sara McCullough brings her passion for personalized nutrition and pets to our Just Right team. She earned her BS and MS in Animal Science from Purdue University and has been in the agriculture industry for over 5 years. Her passion for nutrition has led to a career in the pet industry where she is committed to delivering the best nutrition for every breed, size, and shape of pet. She currently resides in St. Louis where she lives with her two rescue pups- an opinionated boxer, Paisley, and a loveable mutt named Derby. In her free time, she enjoys competitively showing horses with her thoroughbred named Rocky. “As a nutritionist and an animal lover, I believe each pet’s unique needs deserve to be met with a formula that’s just right for them. That’s why developing Just Right’s kibble blends is a labor of love for me. I’m proud to create balanced, personalized formulas made specially for your dog.” – Sara, Nutritionist

Derrick Grimes received his degree in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University and has more than 10 years of experience in pet food manufacturing. He is the Quality Assurance Manager, and his enthusiasm for pets extends to his passion for the quality of the product we create, ensuring all of our foods meet our highest standards. He resides in St. Louis where he shares his home with his dog, Mumbles. “We have high standards. I’m here to make sure that each Just Right delivery meets those standards. From the ingredients we use, to the final product we ship, quality and safety are my top priority. I work hard to deliver on our commitment to safety and quality, so you and your pet receive dog food you deserve.” Derrick, Quality Assurance