Heidi Ganahl — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder and former CEO of Camp Bow Wow, launched in 2000, which became North America's largest and fastest-growing pet care franchise before its acquisition in 2014.
Elected member of the University of Colorado Board of Regents in November 2016, serving as an at-large member.
Republican nominee for Governor of Colorado in the 2022 election.
Serves as President at Rocky Mountain Voice since 2024 and hosts the program 'Unleashed'.
Founder and president of the Colorado-based Fight Back Foundation, established in 2013, which funds and mentors social entrepreneurs.
Launched the lifestyle brand SheFactor in 2019.
Holds a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Colorado Boulder and a master's degree in healthcare administration from the University of Denver.

Biography

Heidi Ganahl is an American businesswoman, entrepreneur, and author, recognized for founding and leading several ventures. She is widely known as the founder and former CEO of Camp Bow Wow, an international pet care franchise she launched in 2000. Under her leadership, Camp Bow Wow grew to become North America's largest and fastest-growing pet care franchise before its acquisition by VCA, Inc. in August 2014.