Chuck is the co-founder and board chair of Stray Dog Institute and Stray Dog Capital. Through Stray Dog Capital, he leads mission-driven investments that accelerate the shift toward a more humane and sustainable food system. He also serves on the board of Gathered Foods Corporation and is a board observer at BlueNalu, two companies pioneering alternatives to animal-based food.
Chuck and his wife, Jennifer, are benefactors and board members of Kansas Pet Advocates and co-founded The Quinn Foundation, a private foundation focused on animals, people, and the environment. They also founded Ringo’s Fund, which provides the facilities for Great Plains SPCA, a life-saving animal shelter, where Chuck serves as board chair.
A lifelong advocate for animals, Chuck is board chair of Humane World for Animals and a board member of the Humane World Action Fund.
He is also actively involved in the insurance industry and serves as CEO of Companion Protect, which builds and administers custom pet wellness and insurance solutions. He continues to serve as vice chair at Asurion, a global leader in technology protection and support services.
Jennifer is the co-founder vice chair of Stray Dog Institute and Stray Dog Capital. Stray Dog Capital leads mission-driven investments that accelerate the shift towards a more humane and sustainable food system. She is also on the non-profit board of Humane Society International.
Jennifer and her husband, Chuck, are benefactors and board members of Kansas Pet Advocates and co-founded The Quinn Foundation, a private foundation focused on animals, people, and the environment. They also founded Ringo’s Fund, which provides the facilities for Great Plains SPCA, a life-saving animal shelter.
Jennifer is deeply committed to veganism and building the movement for food systems transformation.
