Billy Hoekman is the Nutrition Science Director for Answers Pet Food. He is involved in formulation, research, product development, working with farms, science education, and performs all of their nutrition consultations. He specializes in developing diets that pertain to specific disease conditions. He attends yearly AAFCO meetings and routinely speaks around the country on a wide variety of topics. He also serves on the board of directors for the Royal Animal Health University and is frequently published in Dogs Naturally Magazine. He is a proud member of the Weston A Price Foundation and lives in Philadelphia with his wife Emily and their dog Lua.