The Colostrum Company

With over 30 years of experience, Tom brings a long track record of successful business leadership to PanTheryx. Tom has an extensive background in the nutrition industry, guiding companies through periods of significant change, integration, and hyper-growth. Before joining PanTheryx, Tom was the VP, Nutritional Lipids Category at DSM where he led a diverse team in delivering market-leading business growth for DSM’s global omega-3 business. During his tenure at DSM, Tom also led the acquisition and integration of the world’s largest marine oil business, drove new product and technology innovations, and led programs to streamline operations, improve margins, and reduce waste. Prior to DSM, Tom held numerous leadership roles at Martek Biosciences Corporation, overseeing Financial and Treasury functions, creating Martek’s strategic plans, and driving the development of organizational improvements as Martek grew from a fledgling technology company to a leading player in the infant nutrition ingredient space.  Tom has served on several boards, including Chairman of the Global Organization for EPA and DHA (GOED).

Tom is a licensed CPA and received his BBA in Finance and Accounting from Loyola University.

Dr. Playford is considered one of the leading global experts in colostrum science. His research focus includes mechanisms of mucosal integrity and repair, and the clinical use of growth factor agonists and antagonists. Dr. Playford has published over 150 peer reviewed research articles, and is a past President of the Association of Physicians of Great Britain and Ireland and a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. He was previously Chairman of the International Committee and the Education Committee of the British Society of Gastroenterology and was also an associate editor of Gut. Dr. Playford continues to serve as a Professor of Molecular Medicine at University of West London. He holds a medical degree from St. Bartholomew’s Medical School, London.

Amy has over 30 years of finance and accounting experience. She has led the accounting and finance team at PanTheryx for over 10 years, helping to grow the business from a start-up company with one product to a viable business enterprise with hundreds of products. She built an accounting function from the ground up, instilling strong processes and controls, and implementing SAP. In addition to overseeing a team of up to 10 people, she assisted with multiple acquisitions and divestitures during her tenure. Prior to PanTheryx, Amy worked at DigitalGlobe, a commercial vendor of space imagery and geospatial content. While at DigitalGlobe, she managed the accounting team and was an integral part of the team that took the company public in 2009. Amy started her career at KPMG where she worked in the San Francisco and Denver offices for 10 years, focusing on manufacturing, technology, and governmental clients. She has served on several non-profit boards, has been a Girl Scout leader, and enjoys traveling, cooking, and reading.

Amy is a licensed CPA and received her BS in Accounting from St. Mary’s College of California.

Brian Aller has over 25 years of experience in operations, technology, and supply chain disciplines. He brings an extensive background with senior management roles in companies in the automotive, B2B Nutrition, and CPG sectors. In these roles, he has used his broad experiences to lead departments for operations, customer service, IT, and all aspects of supply chain management. Brian led multiple large-scale projects and managed the performance of many functional areas. He has led acquisition and operations for startup projects and been responsible for the ongoing management of processes and technologies to support successful launch and continued operations performance.

Whitney Callahan is a seasoned marketing and advertising professional with a 17-year career dedicated to digital marketing, e-commerce, and marketing director roles within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and direct-to-consumer (DTC) sectors. With a wealth of experience, Whitney has successfully navigated the dynamic landscape of marketing, showcasing her expertise in developing strategic marketing campaigns for national nutrition brands, while successfully managing budgets and expenses. Her extensive background includes strategic roles in digital marketing, where she has effectively overseen e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and TMall, as well as digital media buying on Google, Amazon, Walmart.com, Target.com, and Instacart, ensuring their success and growth. Whitney’s proficiency extends to product development and operations, where she has consistently demonstrated a keen understanding of the intricacies involved in these areas. Throughout her career, she has built a proven track record of achieving results, making her a valuable asset in driving the success of CPG and DTC brands. Whitney has previously worked for brands including NaturVet, Healthy Solutions for Pets, and Lotus Internet Corp. Her wealth of experience positions her as a seasoned professional capable of navigating the complexities of marketing and advertising in the digital era, as well as in the brick-and-mortar space.