Our Team
Meet the people passionate about your family pet’s health and wellbeing.
Tom&Sawyer co-founders Kristin Matthews and Peter Zakarow, pet parents and foodies with a passion for animal nutrition and health, have collaborated with esteemed UK veterinarian and health innovator Dr. Joe Inglis to bring his VetChef brand to North American. The Tom&Sawyer VetChef team is a powerhouse of science-backed, nutrition-first experts dedicated to revolutionizing the pet food industry.
About Dr. Joe Inglis, BVSc, MRCVS
Dr. Joe Inglis brings with him a wealth of knowledge in the world of animal health, having co-founded some of Europe’s most successful pet nutrition brands, including Vet’s Kitchen, tails.com and most recently VetChef. Joe is a celebrated veterinarian expert and trusted UK media contributor dedicating his medical and research expertise to help improve pet health, including research into the canine microbiome and impact of diet on gut health. In partnership with the Tom&Sawyer team of animal nutritionists and culinary experts, Dr. Joe has formulated the Tom&Sawyer VetChef line of meals and Wellness Boosters, with optimal pet health in mind.
Kristin Matthews
Co-Founder & President
Brand Innovator, Forensic Accountant, Strategic Advisor, Sawyer’s Mom!
Peter AP Zakarow
Co-Founder & Chair
Health Technology Innovator, Serial Entrepreneur, CEO Advisor, Sawyer’s Dad!
Dr. Kelly Swanson
Ph.D., Animal Nutrition &
Nutrigenomics Expert
Recipe Development and Ingredients Consultant & Advisory Board Member
Hannah Godfrey
Msc. Animal Nutrition & Ph.D Candidate
Recipe Development & Nutritional Testing Analyst, Advisory Board Member
Mischa Kapp
Certified Red Seal Chef
Culinary Science and Innovation Consultant, Advisory Board Member