Patterson Companies Appoints Tony Pellegrin as Vice President of Business Development

Patterson Companies PDCO announced the appointment of Tony Pellegrin as Vice President of Business Development, Mergers and Acquisitions. Pellegrin will lead the corporate efforts to identify and evaluate business development opportunities to help achieve Patterson's growth and profitability goals.

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"We welcome Tony to this newly created role at Patterson as we explore additional opportunities for strategic growth," said Mark Walchirk, President and CEO of Patterson. "Tony brings a wealth of business development experience in distribution, manufacturing, hospitality, and retail and we look forward to having him join us in this leadership role."

Pellegrin brings 25 years of corporate development experience, having led business expansion efforts for Honeywell, Carlson Companies, Abra Auto Body and Glass, and Supervalu. Pellegrin holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Minnesota and a law degree from the University of Chicago Law School.

About Patterson Companies Inc.

Patterson Companies Inc. PDCO connects dental and animal health customers in North America and the U.K. to the latest products, technologies, services and innovative business solutions that enable operational and professional success. Our comprehensive portfolio, distribution network and supply chain is equaled only by our dedicated, knowledgeable people who deliver unrivalled expertise and unmatched customer service and support.

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