Your Trusted Partner in Animal Health Innovation

Cornerstone Animal Health partners with startups, established companies, and global brands to successfully bring animal health solutions to market. With decades of experience in commercialization, regulatory navigation, and market access, we deliver the expertise and connections needed for long-term success.

Proven Experience, Clear Guidance

With more than 150+ years of combined industry experience, the Cornerstone Animal Health team helps animal health companies overcome the challenges of product development, regulatory approvals, and commercialization. Our expertise spans new product innovation, regulatory affairs, business strategy, business development, channel management, distribution, and market access — giving clients the confidence and clarity to achieve results.

Driven By

Our Core Principles

Access

Direct pathways to regulators, distributors, and market channels for seamless entry.

Expertise

Decades of combined experience in commercialization and regulatory affairs.

Vision

Strategic foresight to position your innovative product for enduring success.

Meet Our Team

Dedicated Professionals Behind Our Success

Steve Schram

Distribution, Marketing, Product Positioning, Capital Funding
  • 40 year industry veteran
  • Experienced CEO
  • Expert in generic animal drug marketing and strategy, business development, and start-up management

Douglas Shane, DVM, PhD

Veterinary Technical Service, Product Development and Research, and Regulatory Affairs
  • Trained in corporate R&D and technology assessment
  • Expert in product development, marketing strategy, technical assessment, and data analytics

Edward J. Robb, DVM, MS, PhD

Regulatory, FDA, Strategy
  • 40 year industry veteran
  • Held leadership roles in Regulatory and Product Development
  • Expert in Regulatory Affairs and R&D

Mike Dooley

Pet, Account & Business Planning
  • 30 year veteran in animal health sales and marketing
  • Expert in team management, distributor selection, key account management, and budgeting oversight

Kyle Klement

Social Media, Vet Marketing, Web Management
  • Accomplished entrepreneur
  • Leader in veterinary clinic marketing strategy
  • Expert in digital marketing, SEO, and E-Commerce

Vince Palasota

Founder, Vision, Collaborations, Exit Planning
  • 30 year industry veteran
  • Serial entrepreneur
  • Expert in organizational vision, business strategy, and animal health distribution

Jackson McReynolds, PhD

Start-up strategy, Poultry, Food Safety, New Product Innovation
  • R&D and start-up veteran
  • Successfully grown and exited companies
  • Expert in poultry production, research and entrepreneurship

Dave B. Gocken

Business leadership, Swine & Equine Product Positioning, Key Accounts
  • 35 year industry veteran
  • Business unit and country lead
  • Expert in organizational leadership, sales, and marketing

Mark Shaw

Business Strategy, Veterinary Industry, Cattle Industry, Technology Platforms, Distribution
  • Executive leadership
  • Distribution 
  • Industry Data 
  • Sales and marketing
Proven Experience

What Our Clients Say About Us

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Ready to Bring Your Product to Market?

With 20+ years of experience guiding companies through FDA, USDA, and EPA approvals, we know what it takes to succeed in the U.S. animal health market. Let’s talk about how we can help you launch smarter and faster.