About Anna:

Originally from Arizona, Anna Stodghill, moved to Colorado in 2008 where she graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in accounting and a minor in finance. She joined Arenus Animal Health in 2019, taking over as Vice President of Accounting and Finance and working closely with our many customers. In her spare time Anna enjoys shooting, archery, leather work and going to concerts with friends. She also loves spending time with her husband Hank, her son Wyatt, and her Miniature Golden Doodles, Buddy and Seamus. Anna grew up with a passion for horses, and spent her childhood owning and riding horses through gymnkhanas, 4-H and FFA.

Brady Karren

Title:

Vice President of Global Sales and Nutrition

My Arenus Products:

Steadfast Equine, Eq-Well, Assure Guard Gold, and Sore No-More Performance Ultra 

About Brady:

Growing up on the backs of reining, cutting and working cow horses in the mountains of Utah, it’s safe to say Brady’s life passion has been horses. While studying at Brigham Young University he worked closely with Biology and Animal Nutrition professors before graduating with a degree in Animal Science. This focus led to a keen interest in nutrition, specifically equine nutrition, and he traveled to Texas A&M University for his Masters in Animal Science, specializing in equine nutrition. He currently lives in Utah with his wife, two daughters, four horses, two rabbits and Basset Hound and closely supports our veterinary, retail dealer and ambassador clientele with product and nutritional expertise.

 

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Briana Hale

Title:

Marketing Coordinator

My Arenus Products:

Steadfast Canine and Sore No-More Classic Line

About Briana:

Originally from Texas, Briana Hale, moved back to Colorado in 2019. Briana graduated from Colorado State University with a BS in Equine Sciences and an MBA from Texas State University. When not working as a marketing coordinator at Arenus Animal Health, she enjoys playing volleyball, riding her horse, hiking, skiing, and going to concerts. Briana spent her childhood riding horses outside of Austin, TX and bought her first horse in high school. Her go-to Arenus product is the Sore No-More Classic line and the Steadfast Canine product. 

 

Dr. Jay Altman DVM

Title:

President/CEO

My Arenus Products:

The Assure System and Sore No-More

About Dr. Jay:

After moving to Colorado at the age of 16, Dr. Altman first received his Bachelor’s in Animal Science followed by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University. After spending much of his life as a researcher and field veterinarian for horses in northern Colorado and seeing many horses plagued with digestive upset, he began working diligently to develop an equine digestive aid to meet his patient’s need and, as he says, “to reduce the number of severe digestive upset calls” he was receiving. The development was a great success and the beginning products within the Assure line launched shortly thereafter. The Assure System has grown by leaps and bounds and, with the help of a team of dedicated veterinarians, nutritionists and researchers, Arenus has grown to offer two, distinct brands. In 2013, Dr. Altman became the CEO of Arenus which relocated to Fort Collins, CO where he now resides with his family. When not travelling, Dr. Altman enjoys spending time with his family or in the saddle honing his roping skills (which he begrudgingly admits should probably not be referred to as a skill set of his at all).

Melissa Wigen

Title:

Veterinary Solutions Specialist

My Arenus Products:

Sore No-More, Steadfast, The Assure System, Releira, and Aleira

About Melissa:

Originally from Oregon, Melissa is married to Arenus Ambassador and professional reining trainer, Travis Wigen, and began working for the Arenus team in 2012. As a Veterinary Solutions Specialist, she works closely with our existing veterinary clientele to find product solutions for their patients. Melissa began showing horses at an early age and currently shows in reining alongside her husband and two daughters. When she’s not working with Arenus, she keeps things moving in her husband’s training business and acts as the breeding manager for their stud, Banjo Whiz.

Meranie Karren

Title:

Account Coordinator

My Arenus Products:

Sore No-More

About Meranie:

While growing up working on her family’s farm in Utah, Meranie found a love for animals at an early age. Her father purchased her first horse for her at age 6 and she’s been hooked ever since! She attended Southern Utah University and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education which she put to use as a teacher prior to joining Arenus. Meranie joined the Arenus team in early 2016 and works closely with our retail dealers by assisting, educating and troubleshooting. She currently works remotely from her Utah office where she lives with her husband, children and a variety of animals.

Michaell Kitten

Title:

Operations and Productions Specialist

My Arenus Products:

Steadfast Equine, Assure Guard, Eq-Well and Sore No-More

About Michaell:

A Colorado native, Michaell Kitten grew up largely influenced by her mother who is a veterinarian. Michaell enjoys riding both disciplines, including jumping and stock horse events and is striving to compete higher, recently competing in regional shows. Michaell currently owns 4 horses, 3 dogs, 2 cats, 3 geckos, and a giant Sulcata tortoise with her husband Richard. Her go-to Arenus Animal Health product is the Sore No-More line, which she uses every time she rides to help her mare feel happy when saddling and to perform at her best. She also uses the Assure products and Eq-Well to make sure all her horses are staying healthy. Michaell loves going to work everyday knowing she is helping animals live their best lives around the world!

Sarah Stratman

Title:

Solutions Specialist

My Arenus Products:

The Assure products. 

About Sarah:

A Colorado native, Sarah Stratman graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Equine Science. Sarah worked for CEO and President Dr. Altman back when the Assure products were first developed, and she finds it rewarding to hear all the success stories about the products continuing to help owners everywhere. She is getting to do what she loves, working for equine and small animal veterinarians for 15 years now. Sarah grew up loving animals her whole life, and she enjoyed taking horseback riding lessons when she was younger. She has a soft spot for rescue animals, and she has rescued a blue heeler/basset hound named Rocco, a Buckskin Quarter Horse named Bullwinkle, and her most recent rescue is an Australian Cattle dog Heeler mix named Hank. When she isn’t working at Arenus, she enjoys pet sitting, horseback riding, camping, hiking, snowboarding, 4-wheeling, traveling, exploring new breweries, and spending time with friends and family.

Zeke Altman

Title:

V.P. of Operations

My Arenus Products:

Steadfast Canine

About Zeke:

Spending much of his young life on the east coast before moving to Colorado, Zeke began his professional career with Mister Money pawn stores and acted as a manager and district manager within the organization for many years. In 2013, when Arenus relocated to Fort Collins, Zeke joined the team as Vice President of Operations. An avid motorsports enthusiast, Zeke enjoys all things BMW and working on his cars and motorcycles in his spare time. Growing up, he enjoyed riding both for pleasure and competitively and spending time around the many types of animals that graced his family’s farm. Today, he and his wife have a large animal family consisting of several fish tanks, 3 cats and 2 Great Danes who both take Steadfast Canine daily.