Keith Waltisperger is Blue River PetCare’s Vice President of Business Development. Having originally joined the organization as a practice manager in 2012, Keith brings an in-depth understanding of the veterinary industry and the unique challenges faced by veterinary practice leaders to his role as head of Blue River’s Business Development team.

Taking pride in Blue River’s user-friendly approach, Keith spends the majority of his time working alongside veterinary practice owners in finding the right opportunity to help them achieve their personal goals and extend the legacy of their practice. As part of his role, Keith oversees the financial evaluation process associated with a practice sale and helps sellers understand their practice's current value and best path forward to achieving their financial goals.

Prior to beginning his career, Keith earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Texas State University, which eventually led to managing several large veterinary practices, including both general practice and emergency. When Keith isn't working, he's an avid outdoorsman who loves to head out to the woods for some technology-free moments with his two young boys.

Kina Gilmack is a Business Development Specialist who joined the Blue River team in 2021. A huge animal advocate, Kina is grateful to be working in a role where she can help support the veterinary industry by working alongside practice owners to help reach their personal goals, making the process as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Kina is proud of Blue River’s dedication to giving practice owners an ownership transition that meets their needs while providing security for employees and assuring that their practice’s culture stays in place.

An Indiana resident, Kina attended Indiana University, where she earned her Bachelor of General Studies degree. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, husband and their four dogs. Kina and her husband are passionate about rehabilitating abused pit bulls and welcoming them into their loving family pack. And, when time allows for a quick getaway, Kina enjoys living the beach life in Mexico.

Priscilla Cherry is the Vice President of Operations & Talent Acquisition at Blue River PetCare. Priscilla joined the BRP team in 2016, bringing with her several years of experience within the veterinary and human healthcare space. Throughout her time at Blue River, Priscilla has utilized her industry experience to develop and lead both the Field Operations and Talent Acquisition teams, guiding both teams in the development of the processes used today to provide exceptional support to all Blue River practices.

Priscilla is passionate about developing team members at every level of the organization and fostering healthy, well-managed practices that grow and thrive. One of Priscilla’s favorite aspects about working for Blue River is the respectful and encouraging culture created by the company’s founders — and attributes the company’s positive environment for helping develop her career.

In addition to her professional experience, Priscilla earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Indiana University, followed by her Master of Business Administration from Davenport University. Priscilla is a major advocate for special needs and geriatric animal rescue efforts and programs, and in her free time, can be found spending time with her own special needs rescue pets.

Alina Smith is an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist who joined the Blue River team in 2019. Responsible for the full-cycle recruitment of all Associate Veterinarians and Medical Directors across the Blue River network, Alina provides a best-in-class candidate experience by offering a seamless and enjoyable interview process to all candidates interested in joining the Blue River family. Alina is known for her commitment to finding the perfect fit for each candidate's individual career goals—priding herself in building a great rapport with every candidate she meets. She is passionate about animal welfare and shelter pets and shares her home with two of the sweetest rescue pups around—Calvin & Camille.

Before joining Blue River, Alina earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and Dairy Sciences and a Masters of Business Administration degree from Mississippi State University (go Dawgs!), followed by her Certified Internet Recruiter certification. She previously managed a 10-DVM general practice on the north side of Chicago and devoted five years to transitioning a municipal animal shelter to a no-kill.