Austin, TX – November 6, 2024 – 2B Associates, the parent company of Carson&Bear™ and the recently acquired PreMark Health Science, is strengthening its leadership team with the appointment of Joshua Blair as Chief Operations Officer to drive growth and operational excellence across its diverse portfolio of companies. With the executive appointment, 2B Associates is expanding its presence in the pet wellness and nutraceutical industries and its core management consulting services.
Blair brings over 25 years of experience in business, marketing, and sales. He is a distinguished and award-winning executive recognized for his expertise and leadership in business and process optimization. As an expert in strategic planning, enablement, organizational transformation, innovation, and operational optimization, Joshua has a proven track record of delivering measurable value and driving sustained success for businesses across diverse industries. His work empowers organizations to navigate complex challenges, enhance their competitive positioning, and achieve long-term growth.
“Joshua’s expertise in building scalable, efficient operations is a perfect fit for our vision to elevate and expand our service offerings,” said Bridgette Chambers, CEO of 2B Associates. “His leadership will drive growth and value across our ventures and client base.”
As COO, Blair will focus on optimizing 2B Associates’ operational infrastructure, including implementing advanced technology solutions, enhancing internal communications, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
“I am thrilled to join 2B Associates at this exciting growth stage,” said Blair. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to help the company achieve its ambitious goals and deliver exceptional value to its clients.”
Through tailored consulting solutions, 2B Associates supports organizations seeking to optimize operations, diversify revenue streams, and pursue successful exit strategies.
“Joshua’s operational acumen aligns seamlessly with our strategy of integrated growth,” added Scott Steinford, Chairman of the Board. “We look forward to the transformative impact he will bring to our clients and services.”
About 2B Associates: Founded by visionary executives, 2B Associates redefines traditional management consulting by integrating subject matter expertise, capital access, operational optimization, and strategic exit planning. Through companies like Carson&Bear™ and PreMark Health Science, 2B supports innovation in pet wellness and the nutraceutical and cosmeceutical industries.
About PreMark Health Science: PreMark provides end-to-end solutions for nutrition and personal care markets, with services from product development and formulation to manufacturing and order fulfillment. Holding numerous certifications, including FDA, USDA Organic, SQF, NSF, and Health Canada GMP compliance, PreMark is a premier provider in the nutraceutical and cosmeceutical industries.
About Carson&Bear™: Headquartered in Austin, TX, Carson&Bear™ is a leading innovator in canine wellness, dedicated to transforming how pet owners care for their dogs through revolutionary wellness solutions.
For additional information, please visit www.2BAssociatesCompanies.com.
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Email: JaredAllread@pcipr.com
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