The Alpha Team

Meet Our Leadership

Miguel Nistal

Interim CEO & President

Miguel is Alphia’s Interim Chief Operating Officer, bringing more than 25 years of experience leading consumer and industrial businesses, with a strong track record of driving operational excellence and building high-performing teams. As a current Alphia Board member, he knows our business well and shares our deep commitment to pet food safety, innovation, and partnership. Earlier in his career, Miguel served as CEO of Woodstream Corporation, Swan Products, and Keys Fitness, and spent nearly 11 years at Stanley Black & Decker, most recently as President of the Hardware Division.

John Bear

COO

John is the Chief Operating Officer leading Alphia’s operations teams across our network. He has over 33 years of experience working in the pet care industry. Before coming to Alphia, he worked at Nestlé Purina as Chief Technical Officer, and previously held the roles of VP and Director of Manufacturing – North America; and VP of Quality Assurance, overseeing North and South America.

Will McDade

CFO

Will is the Chief Financial Officer, overseeing Alphia’s Accounting, Finance, IT, Procurement, Legal, and M&A functions. With over 25 years of experience in finance, operations, and strategic transformation, he brings a strong record of driving financial performance and operational excellence. Before joining Alphia, Will spent a decade as CFO and Secretary of Interstate Batteries, where he also served as Chief Operating Officer in 2024.

Wade Nilson

CCO

Wade is the Chief Commercial Officer leading Sales, Commercialization, and Marketing at Alphia. Wade’s diverse career includes key positions such as General Manager of Operations Logistics of our Veracity business and Vice President of Sales at Alphia. With more than 17 years of experience, he has held roles previously with Solid Gold Pet and Natural Balance Pet Foods.

Jack Reid

CPO

Jack serves as the Chief People Officer and plays a critical role in fostering a positive workplace culture and shaping the Alphia team. With over 25 years of experience, he has a proven track record of driving organizational success. Previously, he served as CHRO at Spectrum Plastics and VP of Human Resources at Pexco. In both roles, he played a pivotal role in fostering a workplace of inclusivity.