OCEANSIDE, CALIF. — Pet wellness brand Skout’s Honor announced Feb. 9 the appointment of Tim Fabits as national sales manager. Fabits will be tasked with accelerating the growth of key US and international accounts.

Fabits brings more than 30 years of pet industry sales experience to his new role, including distributor of sales, vice president of sales and various managerial positions at Kaytee Pet, Redbarn Pet, Barkworthies and Ethical Pet Inc.

“We have some major initiatives and exciting opportunities on the horizon this year and the timing couldn’t be better for us to gain a new team member who has the unique experience, proven track record, credibility and insight that Tim does,” said Shannan Morlas, director of sales at Skout’s Honor. “We’re very happy to have him on board.”

Skout’s Honor was founded in 2015 and offers a variety of stain and odor products, grooming and cleaning products, and health and wellness products. The brand offers a line of functional soft chews for dogs, which target behavior, digestive health and mobility.

“I am so proud to be working with such an incredibly talented and motivated team here at Skout’s Honor,” Fabits said. “The level of communication, collaboration and teamwork is beyond anything I have witnessed in my career, and I am just so thrilled to be a part of this dynamic organization.”

The company distributes its products to pet specialty retailers across the United States, as well as in Canada, the United Kingdom, Chile, India, Panama, Korea, New Zealand and South Africa.

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