ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

IBPSA ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Leslie Fleuranges

PASSIONATE INNOVATOR. VISIONARY LEADER. BRILLIANT CREATIVE MARKETER.

Throughout her impressive and multifaceted career, Leslie Fleuranges has leveraged her considerable talents to provide groundbreaking products and services that make life better for others.

As founder, owner and “Comforter-inChief” at Tender Loving Care Pet Nursing Hotel, Leslie (along with her dedicated and highly-skilled team) provides a home away from home for elder, sick, anxious, mobility limited and special needs cats and dogs. Leslie’s entrepreneurial spirit and her compassion for all creatures fuel her dedication to her one-of-a-kind business.

Prior to opening the nursing hotel in 2019, Leslie spent 15 years at Hill’s Pet Nutrition in Topeka, Kansas, as a marketing, innovation, and product development leader. She identified key market gaps and led a team in the development of innovative new wellness and therapeutic products. While at Hill’s, Leslie worked closely with veterinarians and developed a deep base of knowledge regarding the animal healthcare industry.

Throughout her career, Leslie has been a trailblazer in discovering consumer insights and transforming them into products and services that fill a genuine need in the marketplace. Whether speaking directly with consumers or acquiring and synthesizing industry data, her affinity for

insight-driven innovation has empowered her to grow dynamic brands for Fortune 500 companies including Hallmark, Block Drug, Conde Nast, Unilever Lipton, Clairol and American Home Products.

Leslie’s entrepreneurial success at Tender Loving Care Pet Nursing Hotel represents a “full circle” milepost in her career. An entrepreneur at heart, she founded Mahogany Curio Collection in 1990. She developed a unique business model and sold limited-edition black art, collectibles, home decor and books. Leslie was cited as “Entrepreneur VIP” by Babson College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Marketing. Leslie cares deeply about her community and serves as the Fundraising Chair for The Topeka Chapter of The Links, Inc.

A lover of the arts, she serves on the Board of the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey. Most recently, Leslie was appointed to the International Boarding & Pet Services Association, the professional association for pet boarding and daycare facilities, groomers, dog walkers, pet sitters, veterinarians, trainers, and other pet care providers.

Leslie’s joys include traveling and spending quality time with Mimi, her beloved Lhasa Apso.