Braeden Ruud

Braeden Ruud has a diverse work experience, beginning with their role as Co-Owner of Ruud Ranch in 2003. In this role, they were involved in coordinating the future direction and business decisions in all parts of the operation, as well as researching opportunities to expand and/or diversify the business. In addition, they were an equipment operator for farm and yard maintenance, as well as performing animal care and building and repairing fence. In 2010, Braeden founded Caliber Fitness and acted as a personal trainer. In 2012, they worked as a Market Analyst Research Assistant at Alberta Agriculture, where they produced the 2012 State of the Industry report and developed industry benchmarks by getting business owners to participate in providing their cost of production information. In 2018, Braeden co-founded Raised Right, a human-grade pet food company, and acted as the CEO. Finally, in 2022, Braeden co-founded Right Way Reps, a pet industry sales rep group.

Braeden Ruud obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Curry College from 2011 to 2015. Braeden then earned a Master's Degree in Management in Entrepreneurial Leadership from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business from 2015 to 2016. In 2010, they obtained a First Aid and CPR certification from SimpleCPR.com and a Personal Training Specialist (PTS) certification from Canfitpro.