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Andrew N. Shure
Founder
SHURE PETS®


Andrew N. Shure, is founder of Shure Pets®, the leading direct sale supplier in the estimated $36 billion pet product industry. He founded the company in 2002 and officially launched in September of 2003 with the vision of offering specialty pet items and accessories through a close-knit family of passionate and knowledgeable Pet Consultants. Since its conception, Shure Pets has grown exponentially to a network of more than 500 independent consultants throughout the nation and in Puerto Rico.

As a Chicago native, Shure has founded numerous business ventures. His dynamic experience in sales, marketing, manufacturing and distribution, combined now with his passion for pets, position Shure Pets to continue to grow under his leadership tapping two rapidly growing industries – pet products and direct sales.

In 1996, Shure’s marketing capabilities were demonstrated when he co-founded the integrated marketing services firm ShureBerger, Inc

In 1991, he co-founded Shure Products, Inc., a manufacturer of educational toys and publisher of children’s books. This venture now maintains offices in the U.S. and China with national and international distribution.

Previously, Shure served as the director of the toy division for Tokyo-based Combi International Corp., the largest manufacturer of juvenile products in Japan. Responsible for sales, marketing, manufacturing and distribution, Shure outlined new distribution channels that helped the company double its account base.

Shure is a 1985 graduate of American University, where he earned his B.S. from the Kogod School of Business. He is a member of the Economic Club of Chicago and the Executives’ Club of Chicago.

Shure lives in Chicago with his children Karen and Richard, and dog Caillou (pronounced kī•y ), who is put to work daily as the vice president of pet relations at Shure Pets’ headquarters.

Shure Pets® is headquartered in Chicago, IL, at 1556 North LaSalle Street. For more information on the company or to learn how to become a Shure Pets® Pet Consultant™, contact the corporate office via telephone, 312.944.3600; facsimile, 312.944.3750; or email, info@shurepets.com; or visit www.shurepets.com.

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