Rick Blomquist, 1981 B.S.B.A. in marketing. Mr. Blomquist’s post-graduate career of 28 years has been spent at Farnam Companies, Inc. in Phoenix, working in many areas of the company including purchasing, manufacturing, distribution, new product development, acquisitions, and business development, serving as president of the Horse Products Division and as the company’s CEO. He is currently the president of Branded Consumer Products for the newly established Central Life Sciences operating group within the Central Garden and Pet Company. He is a long standing member of the Licensing Executives Society, Inc. Locally, Mr. Blomquist is a member of the McDowell Mounted Sheriff’s Posse, the North Scottsdale Polo Club and the Verde Vaqueros.