IPP - Independent Pet Partners
Kari Schramm has extensive experience in human resources, with a focus on the pet industry. Kari is currently the Director of Human Resources at IPP - Independent Pet Partners since 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Regional Director of People & Operations at Banfield Pet Hospital from 2022 to 2023. From 2020 to 2022, they worked as the Director of Stores Human Resources at IPP - Independent Pet Partners. Before entering the pet industry, they worked at the American Red Cross as a Human Resource Business Partner from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, they held roles at Bed Bath & Beyond as a District Human Resources Manager and Talent Recruiter from 2015 to 2017, and at Stillwater Public Schools in a Human Resources position from 2013 to 2015. Kari has also had a long tenure at Target, where they held various roles such as Manager of the Field HR Process Team.
Kari Schramm attended the University of Minnesota from 1986 to 1990, but the degree and field of study are unknown.
IPP - Independent Pet Partners
Independent Pet Partners (IPP) is a digital, retail, educational and services platform for holistic pet wellness comprised of two independent brands: Chuck & Don’s and Kriser’s Natural Pet. While each brand supports a unique region of the country, both share a common philosophy and mission. At IPP, we believe wholeheartedly that maximizing pet wellness is as paramount to living our own best lives as it is for our four-legged family members. Pets and people help each other thrive. That’s why we created a nose-to-tail pet experience unlike any other, with wellness experts, nutritionists, groomers, products and services all under one roof. We’re your neighborhood independent pet supply store – a team of pet parents and pet enthusiasts dedicated to delivering an unrivaled in-store and online experience for every customer, every day. We’re reimagining the customer journey and the intersection of digital and in-person connections while investing in our own growth with a services-led approach. Our goal is to support our existing businesses and build them for the future, cultivating loyalty through a superior customer experience. Join us on this exciting pet wellness revolution, helping all pets live their happiest, healthiest lives.