Bob Vetere, president of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), has announced staff promotions within the organisation. Anne Ferrante has been promoted from associate vice president to vice president of member relations & business development. Marian Thielsen has been promoted from director of marketing to associate vice president, sales & marketing. Josh Vetere has been promoted from project coordinator to associate manager, sales & marketing, and Michelle Treacy has been promoted from office administrator to project coordinator.