Meet the Team Behind Bark Avenue Pet Supply
Gilbert, AZ - Mesa, AZ - Goodyear, AZ
Dr. Ryan Ainsworth - Owner / CEO
What made you want to work with animals?
My passion for pets began when I was very young. My first job was at Petsmart when I was 16. I started in the Specialty department and thoroughly learned about aquatics, small mammals, reptiles, and birds. At that time, a lot of people came to me with their pet problems, and if I didn’t know the answer I would ask someone else or look it up. I quickly discovered a passion for problem-solving peoples’ pet problems. This made me realize that being a veterinarian would be the right career choice for me.
What kind of pets do you have, or wish you could have?
We have four dogs, three corgis and an Aussie mix. We have several ducks and chickens as well.
What’s one random fact about you most people don’t know?
I played the trombone in junior high and high school.
Brandy Evantash - General Manager
What made you want to work with animals?
I have always had a love for animals, and I’ve always known that I wanted to work with them!
What kind of pets do you have, or wish you could have?
I have 3 dogs and a cat of my own at home.
What’s one random fact about you most people don’t know?
I also know how to groom dogs!
Jordon Steele - Store Manager
What made you want to work with animals?
I have loved animals and everything about them since I was a kid.
What kind of pets do you have, or wish you could have?
I have a Pitbull named Lily, and a Tuxedo cat named Moo.
What’s one random fact about you most people don’t know?
I collect Disney movies.
Rachel Worthington - Store Manager
What made you want to work with animals?
I’ve spent most of my life around animals, from fish to cattle, I always had special bonds with each of them. It was instilled in me from a very young age to respect and appreciate all living creatures.
What kind of pets do you have, or wish you could have?
I have an 11 year old Shih Tzu, who I’ve adored since I was teen.
What’s one random fact about you most people don’t know?
When I was younger we raised pigs and one was my best friend. His name was Mr. Ham-B-Acon. He would chase me around while I rode in my little Barbie Jeep around our property and we would take naps under the heat lamp in his pen together.
Amy Jorgensen - Team Development Manager
What made you want to work with animals?
I've always loved animals and growing up our pets were members of the family. I enjoy being able to educate and guide pet parents on nutrition and wellness so their babies can live healthy, happy lives.
What kind of pets do you have, or wish you could have?
I have 2 Boston Terriers, Tula & Gus.
What’s one random fact about you most people don’t know?
I'm very superstitious.