BILL BOOKOUT is a founding member of the National Animal Supplement Council, serving as President from 2002 to May 2012, returning as President in February 2014 and continuing as chairman of the Board of Directors of the nonprofit organization. Mr. Bookout was President of Genesis Limited, a company he founded in 1999 that provides both feed and health products for companion animals. In March of 2012, Genesis was acquired by Kemin Industries Inc., a privately held, family-owned company that has nearly 1500 employees and operates in more than 90 countries. Mr. Bookout has been selected by Health Canada to serve on the Expert Advisory Committee for Veterinary Natural Health Products. Prior to founding Genesis, he spent 15 years in the human medical device and animal health industries, including executive positions with Medex Medical, the All-Care Animal Referral Center (a specialty referral veterinary hospital) and AnaMed International, and was Director of Sales & Marketing for Marquest Medical Products. Mr. Bookout received his bachelor’s degree in physical sciences from the University of Wyoming and an MBA from Pepperdine University, Presidents and Key Executive Program. Bill also is very much committed to “giving something back” both personally and professionally. Each year at the annual meeting NASC selects an organization and helps with a fundraising effort. Organizations that NASC has helped include, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Big Cat Rescue, Reins Therapeutic Horsemanship Program and the Warrior Dog Foundation.